20. Amy Winehouse
Getting a new haircut is a challenging task because you never know how to cut your hair. This is why most people tend to look at celebrities for inspiration and why celebrities always manage to set trends when they step into the spotlight with a brand-new hairstyle. Not just that, but some celebrities want to express themselves through their hairstyles and this is why some of them end up with memorable hairstyles that gain the status of being iconic.
The first celebrity on our list is none other than Amy Winehouse herself. This woman started a trend in the retro classic music industry when she stepped into the spotlight with her “messy” hair that complimented her ’60s look so much.
19. James Dean
There aren’t that many other movie actors who can compare with James Dean when it comes to having a major influence in the US culture. Even though James Dean only starred in three movies, everyone wanted to be like him and to get the same haircut.
18. Veronica Lake
Veronica Lake is known for being the first woman to bring classy hairstyles to the movie screen and the picture featured above is clear proof of that. You will never guess who’s next on our list.
17. Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham shocked the world when she cut her hair in an angled bob hairstyle, but this is a good thing because every other celebrity starting with Katie Holmes and ending with Cheryl Fernandez-Versini began to copy this hairstyle.
16. Cher
Cher didn’t like to get complicated when it came to hairstyles and she simply kept it straight. We have to admit that the ultra-straight hair fits Cher really nice.
15. Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe was such a famous celebrity that she doesn’t need an introduction. Nonetheless, Marilyn Monroe is renowned for her bleached blonde short hairstyle that everyone knows and loves.
14. Shirley Temple
Shirley Temple used to be one of the most famous child actors in Hollywood and her hairstyle inspired many parents to get the same one for their kids. In fact, this hairstyle is popularly known as the “Shirley Temple” to this day.
13. Jennifer Aniston
Remember when Friends used to be the most watched show on TV? We can be sure that Jennifer Aniston remembers this because the show was the peak of her career and her short hairstyle inspired many women to get the same haircut.
12. Twiggie
If there’s something that we can be sure about, then it must be the fact that Twiggie is willing to take a risk. The 60s English celebrity was not afraid to show off the beautiful shape of her face and neck by getting a really short haircut.
11. Tina Turner
Tina Turner’s hairstyle was something truly iconic. People would love to talk about this hairstyle as “the mane” and Tina Turner felt proud about that. On the downside of things, the hairstyle is quite tricky to pull off without a wig.
10. Mia Farrow
Mia Farrow was the first celebrity to introduce the “pixie” hairstyle to the world. Therefore, this short haircut is commonly known as the “Mia Farrow” among hairstylists who study their craft.
9. Michele Pfeiffer
Michele Pfeiffer’s iconic hairstyle was renowned for being simple, yet classic. What’s cool about this hairstyle is that even though 32 years have passed since Michele Pfeiffer introduced it to the world, many women are still getting it to this day.
8. The Dutchess
Kate Middletown got to live the dream of marrying a prince and becoming a real-life dutchess and she did it all by sporting a classy haircut that lives up to the royal standards.
7. Kylie Minogue
Back in the 60s, there weren’t that many celebrities who let their curly hair loose, but Kylie Minogue was an exception. This is why Kyle Minogue is not just a famous singer, but also an icon to hairstylists.
6. Mike Score
It’s been a couple of years since Mike Score made headlines, but we have to include him on our list because the singer had such an iconic hairstyle that it sometimes overshadowed his singing abilities.
5. The Beatles
There was no way that The Beatles would not make an appearance on our list. People who lived in the early 60s will tell you that everyone tried to get the same haircut as John Lennon and his friends.
4. Grace Jones
There aren’t that many celebrities who would take a big risk with their hairstyles, but Grace Jones is not one of them. Instead of letting her hair grow, Grave Jones got it cut in a cool geometrical style that inspired many women to do the same.
3. Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley is the “King of Rock” and there are lots of people who are making a living impersonating him at different events. Therefore, Elvis Presley’s hairstyle is easily categorized as iconic.
2. James Brown
James Brown was one of the most fabulous soul singers in the world and his unique hairstyle always made him stand out, especially on stage when the lights were shining brightly.
1. Bob Marley
We chose to end our list with Bob Marley because there is a good story behind the singer’s dreadlocks. The reason why Bob Marley wore them so proud is that they represented his faith in the Rastafari beliefs.