Throwback Hairstyles From the Early 2000s Nostalgic Haircuts and Hair Colors

The early 2000s were a great time for hairstyles. So much experimentation with color, curls, and bangs. If you didn't have one of these hairstyles back in the day, you definitely knew someone who did. And you were jealous of them.

1. Wavy and Pinned Back on the Side

Celeb inspo: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

Mouth, Smile, Hairstyle, Eye, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Jewellery, Beauty, Iris, Fashion,

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2. A Combo of Curled and Crimped

Celeb inspo: Britney Spears

Clothing, Hair, Nose, Mouth, Hairstyle, Eye, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Style, Dress,

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3. Aaliyah Bangs

Celeb inspo: Aaliyah

Clothing, Lip, Mouth, Yellow, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Black hair, Beauty, Fashion, Dress,

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4. Face-Framing Layers With Piecey Bangs

Celeb inspo: Hilary Duff

Mouth, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Blond, Jewellery, Magenta, Tooth, Body jewelry, Feathered hair,

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5. Anything With a Bandana

Celeb inspo: Kiely Williams

Sports uniform, Jersey, Sportswear, Sleeveless shirt, Uniform, Headgear, Sports jersey, Cap, Tooth, Active tank,

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6. Super-Straight Strands With Random Curls

Celeb inspo: Avril Lavigne

Lip, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Style, Jewellery, Step cutting, Fashion, Beauty, Blond,

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7. Flipped Out on the Ends

Celeb inspo: Gabrielle Union

Clothing, Lip, Smile, Brown, Hairstyle, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Facial expression,

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8. Ponytail With Bangs Pulled Back in a Tiny Clip

Celeb inspo: Lindsay Lohan

Hair, Ear, Earrings, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Style, Hair accessory, Fashion accessory, Beauty, Eyelash,

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9. Spiky Curls

Celeb inspo: Halle Berry

Clothing, Nose, Ear, Hairstyle, Shoulder, Coat, Outerwear, Suit, Style, Formal wear,

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10. Zigzag Part

Celeb inspo: Christina Aguilera

Clothing, Hairstyle, Shoulder, Eyebrow, Sleeveless shirt, Blond, Eyelash, Chest, Long hair, Active tank,

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11. Tree Braids

Celeb inspo: Brandy

Hairstyle, Forehead, Eyebrow, Style, Black hair, Fashion accessory, Beauty, Earrings, Fashion, Eyelash,

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12. Sideswept Bangs That Cover Your Eyes

Celeb inspo: Nicole Richie

Hair, Head, Finger, Hairstyle, Hand, Blond, Nail, Eyelash, Wrist, Brown hair,

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13. The Poof

Celeb inspo: Lauren Conrad

Mouth, Hairstyle, Eye, Skin, Eyebrow, Jewellery, Eyelash, Style, Fashion accessory, Beauty,

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14. Curled at the Roots, Straight on the Ends

Celeb inspo:Mya

Lip, Mouth, Hairstyle, Long hair, Beauty, Fashion, Eyelash, Fashion model, Black hair, Model,

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15. Choppy Bangs With Lots of Layers

Celeb inspo:Ashlee Simpson

Hair, Nose, Mouth, Lip, Hairstyle, Earrings, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Black hair, Shelf,

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16. Side Ponytails With Slouchy Beanies

Celeb inspo: J.Lo

Lip, Earrings, Eyelash, White, Style, Dress, Hair accessory, Fashion accessory, Headgear, Beauty,

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17. Single Braids With Crimped Ends

Celeb inspo: Beyoncé

Nose, Smile, Lip, Brown, Hairstyle, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Facial expression, Style,

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18. Pulled Back With Tiny Strands in the Front

Celeb inspo: Amanda Bynes

Hair, Nose, Lip, Cheek, Eye, Hairstyle, Skin, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow,

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19. Curly Ponytail With Straight Bangs

Celeb inspo: Rihanna

Hair, Earrings, Hairstyle, Eyelash, Style, Fashion accessory, Beauty, Fashion, Dress, Body jewelry,

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20. Accessorized With Butterfly Clips

Celeb inspo: Tyra Banks

Lip, Hairstyle, Forehead, Shoulder, Eyebrow, Earrings, Eyelash, Style, Hair accessory, Beauty,

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21. Chunky Highlights

Celeb inspo: Kelly Clarkson

Clothing, Nose, Mouth, Lip, Cheek, Smile, Hairstyle, Eye, Skin, Chin,

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22. Blonde on Top, Brunette Underneath

Celeb inspo: Jessica Simpson

Clothing, Hair, Nose, Mouth, Lip, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Dress, Facial expression,

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23. Twisted Updo With Bangs

Celeb inspo: Meagan Good

Lip, Mouth, Hairstyle, Skin, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Chest, Style,

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Brooke Shunatona is a contributing writer for Cosmopolitan.com.

Maya Allen is the former Digital Beauty Editor at MarieClaire.com where she covered makeup, skincare, haircare, wellness, you name it! She has a 15-step skincare routine, owns over 200 red lipsticks, and enjoys testing the latest and greatest in beauty. On most weekends, you can find her at her happy place, which is her makeup vanity. There, she’s usually blasting her speakers while singing along to lyrics at the top of her lungs, and making sure her highlighter is on point. Before joining MarieClaire.com, she held positions at Byrdie.com and Cosmopolitan.com.

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