Best Men’s Hairstyles of the ‘70s and ‘80s
The 1970s and 1980s were an interesting time, and we saw some interesting men’s hairstyles. More often than not, just like today, men took inspiration from celebrities, sports stars, actors, and other celebrities. As a result, the following hairstyles were seen across the world, in the office, at sporting events, weddings, and even Groomsmen parties in Denver!
The Afro
In truth, the afro started before the 1970s, but it only grew in stature and size (literally!) during this period. The more mainstream it became, the more people you would see sporting the hairstyle. For both men and women, there were plenty of idols with this hairstyle from Michael Jackson to Diana Ross.
Medium-Length Hair
John Lennon (in fact, any of the Beatles), John Travolta, Jon Bon Jovi, George Michael - the list goes on. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, men were letting their hair grow to medium-length, and this is a style we’ve seen come back time and time again.
The Mullet
Perhaps more 1980s than anything else, many men decided that they wanted to walk into nightclubs and bars with a mullet. A lack of judgement? Perhaps, but it was a key look at the time. Look deep enough online and you’ll even see a young George Clooney with a huge mullet. Other stars include Patrick Swayze, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Mel Gibson. Most Barbershops in Denver don’t do it like we do, so if you are in the market for a rad mullet, make sure you contact us for an amazing experience.
Feathered Hair
For a time, some men wanted to imitate a bird-like look and go for a feathered style with their hair. Some even combined feathered hair with the medium-length style - looking at you, John Travolta. Although a style defined in these two decades, you’ll still see feathered hair today because it’s a flexible style. Some slick it back and others let it fall naturally. As well as John Travolta (who seems to have worn most hairstyles at one time or another!), David Bowie also liked feathered styles.
Long Hair
After looking at the medium-length style, it’s impossible not to go one step further and look at the long-hair look. Some would argue that Elvis Presley went beyond medium length at times, but debates were unnecessary in the rock world. Look at portraits of any rock band from these two decades and you’ll struggle to find anyone with control of their hair - Def Leppard, Kiss, Led Zeppelin, Journey, Guns N’ Roses, Poison, and more.
Suddenly, men around the world had an excuse to let their hair grow longer and let it run out of control. ‘If it’s good enough for Bon Jovi, it’s good enough for me’.
Grease
At the risk of starting a John Travolta fan club, we return to the man of the hour again for the grease hairstyle (some pun intended!). When getting ready for the disco, lots of men would apply kilogram after kilogram of product to slick their hair back. While the 1960s were all about leaving a little strand of hair at the front to fall, the 1970s and 1980s required men to slick all hair back.
The Mustachee
Hair doesn’t just grow on the head, and the mustache played a pivotal role during this period. When talking about this style, one name comes to mind for most people immediately - Tom Selleck. He completely transformed the look and had millions replicating the look (including Chandler in Friends in the 1990s). Other mustached men setting a precedent for all men include Freddie Mercury and Mark Spitz. Today, men all around the world are constantly visiting Barber Shops like ours for a full-service beard and mustache trim!
Other Men’s Hairstyles from the 1970s and 1980s
Flat top
Jheri curl
Mohawk
Dyed hair
Perm
Dreadlocks
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