33 Popular Y2k Hairstyles Trending Again In 2024
Sahiba Tandon
Updated At 13 Feb 24
2024 is bringing back a lot of trends from 2004. Not only are we seeing developments of the y2k era in music and movies but even in fashion and beauty. Following you'll find the most popular y2k hairstyles that are making a smashing comeback that we can take inspiration from!
33 Y2K Hairstyles Trending In 2024
1. Hair with two front braids
Braids and especially, small braids in different sections of the hair were all in rage back in the 2000s. And they have come back big time in 2024. From Supermodels like Gigi Hadid to Pop Stars like Dua Lipa, they all have tried this classic hairstyle!
2. Zig-Zag parting
If you are looking for y2k hairstyles for short hair, then this fun style would be an absolute winner. Even though the zig-zag parting looks cute, it doesn't take much time to do!
3. Long face-framing layers
The long face-framing layers can take some time during the session to set, but this classic style is a beautiful haircut that doesn't require any additional accessories to make our hair stand out once done!
Looking for more inspiration? Do check out our guide as we list the 50+ best women haircuts which have been popular this year.
4. Honey blonde chunky highlights
These highlights go perfectly with most natural hair colors whether black or brown. Additionally one can add bangs to make this look even more beautiful. The combination of bangs and highlights on the long hair add elegance and transforms the look completely.
5. Spiky Bun
The spiky bun is among the ideal y2k hairstyles for short hair, as the length gives the perfect ends or ‘spikes’ when we roll and set up our bun! The slick back bun gets a new image with this addition.
6. Side part updo
Updo is a very practical hairstyle that looks as beautiful as comfortable. The side part updo takes a step further in the hair department, as when done right, can project a sophisticated appearance!
7. Wispy bangs
Y2K bangs were all the rage earlier, however in 2024, there are many modifications to the conventional bangs and many new hairstyles like wispy bangs, curtain bangs are becoming popular. If you have frizzy hair, wispy bangs work really well. These add a touch of retro charm to your modern look.
8. Crimped hairstyle
Crimped hair gives your layers a zig-zag pattern that emerges as a lively design. A fun color like pink or blue adds another vibrant element to the already fun hairstyle.
9. Long braided pigtails
If you have long hair, then turning them into simple braids can give you a new change that will be perceived as an impressive style. Do not forget to add ribbons in this y2k hairstyle!
10. Flicked ends
Flicked ends were popular in the y2k era as well as being a favorite for decades before that too. The outward flicked ends pair up perfectly with a slicked-back hairstyle!
11. Straight hair with a big headband
The big headband covers a large space on the head and slick backs the straight hair. It was as popular as it has become now to suit women of any hair color!
12. Soft shag
The soft shag is a sophisticated look, so if you want to revive a cut that goes with your subtle personality and isn't too dramatic, this would be it.
13. Butterfly hair clips
Butterfly clips have become a hair phenomenon in 2024! The reason for that is that they are a hair accessory that aside from looking cute and fun, also suits any hair length.
14. Hair bun with side bangs
The high bun can be done with any hair texture and looks rather dashing if we take out two slight side bangs to accompany the look.
15. Ash Blonde chunky highlights
The y2k hairstyles for black hair can become so much more stylish if we choose to add some ash blonde chunky highlights! Long layered haircuts always look beautiful and add a different dimension to your look.
16. Bun with baby braids and claw clip
This amalgamation of different Y2K accessories is an ideal hairstyle for Genx who want to try all of them at once and see what fits them perfectly.
17. Piecey bangs
The piecey bangs can support any hair length. The piecey bangs were a big part of the early 2000s and even now, the cut itself makes your hair look complete!
18. Color blocked-hair
The use of different colors that go together or provide a good contrast has increased in 2024. Here we see pleasant shades of blue on blue.
19. Curtain bangs
Curtains were among the most popular bang styles in the hair department. Once again, they have revived and many choose them over forehead bangs.
20. Deep side part curly updo
A very pretty hairstyle for black girls is a curly updo. Updos have become popular Y2K hairstyles for curly hair and this can be further enhanced with a deep side part!
21. Half-up half-down curly pigtails
The y2k hairstyles for curly hair also have to include the classic half-up half-down pigtails! They look fun and you can get some strands on the sides to add an extra feature.
22. Wispy layers with bangs
If you want to take Pinterest inspiration for y2k hairstyles for long hair, then you'll find a lot of cuts with bangs and long layers. The wispy layers add a nostalgic touch to a normal bangs hairstyle!
23. Chin length bob
The bob with slight curls or waves brings us back to 2004 when girls were supporting this cut that's easy to style and maintain.
24. Multiple rubber band pony
This cute and retro hairstyle can turn your simple ponytail into a fun design that is just as easy to do and maintain!
25. Butterfly haircut
If you want to add a subtle look for Y2k hairstyles for black hair, then a simple butterfly haircut is the key! Once you've gotten the cut, there will be no need to think of further styling on the hair!
26. Top bun with inverted ends
Probably one of the dramatic y2k hairstyles to come back, the top bun alongside the inverted ends makes us feel like a part of the early 2000s!
27. Blunt bangs with long layers
This hairstyle was very popular in the early 2000s indeed and the bangs cover your whole forehead while going with long layers sharply!
28. Face framing ends
For women who want to make their face look smaller, The ends of the hair in this style will cover your face from both directions, making it a flawless choice!
29. French curls or French braids
For black girls looking for y2k hairstyles for long hair, then French braids are a beautiful option. They have been prominent on Social Media like Pinterest.
30.. Two updo buns
The two small buns with a middle parting look fabulous and they can be enhanced with the addition of a fun color like red or blue!
31. Curly mullet
The curly mullet is a quite stylish hairstyle that can be taken both in a rustic and modern way, depending on the way you style, and thus is a versatile cut!
32. High ponytail with side bang
The big side bang to any style makes it appear even more beautiful. So, it is only fitting that we pair this up with a y2k style of a high ponytail to make it better!
33. Half up pigtails
Half-up pigtails may look childish but this hairstyle has become a fan favorite because of its ability to transform the face into a more softer tone.
