Cher, Brigitte Bardot, Diana Ross, Farrah Fawcett, and Jane Birkin: When it comes to the 1970s, these were the icons in bohemian and disco circles. It’s a style (both beauty and fashion) that’s still referenced today—just look at the recent Chloé runways if you need some proof.
So, what really is a bohemian hairstyle—and how do you find the right style for you? Below, the experts break down five hugely popular current hairstyles that have their roots in ’70s style.
The Butterfly Haircut
Farrah Fawcett’s layers are still going strong almost half a century on. According to celebrity hairstylist Guido Palau, the look is easy enough to achieve at home with the right technique. “Take a hairdryer and run a round brush underneath, then part the bangs so you get that ’70s look,” he says. Round-brush shy? A blow-dry brush may be your new best friend.
Sabrina Carpenter’s take on the look (called a butterfly cut) has a modern edge. For a look that’s less voluminous and shaggy, leave the layering until a point just past your bangs, at about chin length.
Super Long and Natural
Cher has had many hairstyles over the years, but her silky, super-straight ’70s mane is a real favorite. There were echoes of her peace-and-love look on the runway at Sacai’s spring/summer 2025 show.
Face-framing Layers and Fringe
Jane Birkin (or, in an alternative universe, Dakota Johnson) is a forever muse for all fans of the boho aesthetic, so it’s little wonder that the hallmarks of her beauty look were all over Chloé’s spring/summer 2025 runway.
Curls and Volume
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To recreate these glamorous waves, scrunch up your natural curls with a styling cream and style into a side parting for even more volume. Braid-outs can add extra definition for afro-textured hair, or copy Diana Ross in Mahogany and opt for a bouncy blowout.
The Wavy Bob
Her pixie cut helped to kickstart her career, but the bob that she wore in the ’70s signaled a growing up for British supermodel Twiggy. Her chin-length haircut was styled with pronounced waves that appeared to inspire the beauty look on Christopher Esber’s spring/summer 2025 runway.
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