Fashion's most iconic hairstyles

It was announced today that more than 50 New York women each week ask for the ‘Middleton cut’ when visiting their salon for a new do. It seems that our new princess is the envy of girls all over the world, with many trying to achieve the effortless beauty behind Kate’s gorgeous cut.

It’s not the first time a celebrity haircut has influenced the masses. Whether its Audrey Hepburn’s classic up-do, Madonna’s bleached blonde curls or even Amy Winehouse’s enormous bouffant, big hair trends have been copied by us fashion followers for decades. They required hours in front of the mirror, hot rollers and irons and gallons of hairspray, but however hard we tried we could always imitate but not duplicate these signature styles. Catwalk Talk takes a look back on the hairstyles that truly made fashion history.

Farrah Fawcett

The remarkable tresses of Charlie’s Angels star Farrah inspired the distinctive look of the 70’s, with disco divas everywhere trying to achieve her look. She gave her classic long, ash-blonde hair a twist with soft flicks achieving a certain sexiness that is still copied by women today.

Jennifer Aniston

The popular sitcom Friends was not just a success on the television...it also inspired one of hairs most sought after trends with thousands of women asking their stylists for the ‘Rachel’. Hairdressers were bombarded with requests for a face-framing look with mountains of layers, making Jennifer’s cut the undisputed signature style of the 90’s.

Victoria Beckham

One of fashions most well dress ladies, Victoria has also been praised for her flawless hair styles. The Spice Girl shocked the world when she ditched her WAG-tastic hair extensions and stepped out with the ‘Pob’ (Posh Bob); a classic bob with a twist. Her risky move sparked a new hair craze across Hollywood, with many having their long hair snipped into a graduated cut.

Twiggy

The perfect example of how boyish beauty can be made feminine. Super skinny model Twiggy had a pixie cut that was had never been seen before, which framed her features to a fairy-like perfection. Emma Watson’s decision to chop off her long locks into this classic look has given this difficult trend a much needed comeback.

Louise Brooks

The stunning Louise shot to stardom during the silent movie era as a dancer and actress. However, her hairstyle became just as famous as she was with her blunt fringed bob hairstyle being the trend setter of the time. To this day the look has been sported by fashion’s first lady Anna Wintour who has made this legendary style completely her own.

Kylie Minogue

Although Kylie has managed to maintain her crown as fashion’s pop princess, there was a time when she was not quite as chic. Back in the ‘Scott and Charlene’ days, Kylie graced Ramsay Street with her hair in the bouncy, frizzy curls that were emulated the world over. This very look shared the taste of many 80’s women, all of which will now look back and cringe.

Marilyn Monroe

Christina Aguilera, Scarlett Johansonn and Madonna have all tried their best to imitate the ‘Marilyn’, yet no one will ever look quite as good as the original blonde bombshell. Her sexy and short style was loved by all, and her swooping platinum curls were just one of the factors that made Marilyn the pin-up of the era. Her iconic hair style is possibly one of the most famous of all time.