It was acceptable in the eighties! Hilarious photos showcase classic haircuts from the decade style forgot - including permed poodle cuts and monstrous mullets
- Awkward Family Photos have shared some of the most outlandish 80s hairdos
- It seems that the bigger the hair the better with perms reaching great heights
- Unsurprisingly the mullet makes a regular appearance in the collection
Leg warmers, stonewashed denim and leggings it is no wonder the eighties is often referred to as the decade that style forgot.
But it isn't just dodgy fashion choices that were big on the scene as these hilarious photographs shared by Awkward Family Photos prove.
While they may have regretted the odd shell suit the subjects of these portraits are likely to be left red faced by their outlandish haircuts.
A hilarious gallery of eighties hair styles has been shared by Awkward Family Photos
The rule of thumb appeared to be the bigger the hair the better in the eighties with the perm proving particularly popular.
One photo sees a woman take the hairstyle to the extreme with her tight curls reaching far above her scalp.
Another brunette woman's do can only be likened to a lion's mane with her bouffant almost as large as a the big cat's.
The rule of thumb appeared to be the bigger the hair the better in the eighties with the perm proving particularly popular
Poodle hair (left) and spaniel ears (right) could also be spotted in the collection of photos
This lady has achieved some serious volume with her almighty blonde perm
Another blonde woman's do can only be likened to a lion's mane with her bouffant almost as large as a the big cat's
Straightening your hair was just out of the question with almost all the styles involving waves or ringlets
Perms could also be restyled into several variations including what is sometimes referred to as the poodle style.
One woman is seen sporting this with her large curly quiff replicating the style seen on the French breed.
Another woman opts for a similar pom-pom quiff with hairspray and back combing achieving impressive heights.
While tight curls were on trend for the women of the eighties for the men the signature style was none other than the mullet
One young man takes the style to the extreme sporting very long and luscious locks with a curly short style at the front
One teen (left) shows of his spikey gelled hair complete with an impressive mullet at the back and another a school boy pairs his mullet with an immaculate bowl cut hair style (right)
While tight curls were on trend for the women of the eighties for the men the signature style was none other than the mullet.
This style sees the wearer keep their hair short at the front and sides and long at the back.
One young man takes the style to the extreme sporting very long and luscious locks with a curly short style at the front.
One woman keeps one side of her hair completely swept back while the other side is dyed bleached blonde and stuck on end
Wild backcombing was also popular among men whether that was at the prom (left) or fronting a rock band (right)
Other adventurous men can be seen getting creative with their fronts and sides as well as the back of their head.
One cheery teen shows of his spikey gelled hair complete with an impressive mullet at the back.
While the majority of the haircuts will be recognisable as certain styles others will seem rather exotic.
One woman keeps one side of her hair completely swept back while the other side is dyed bleached blonde and stuck on end.
This hairstyle isn't too dissimilar to cockatoo's thanks to the bushy finish up top
These two young women sport particularly edgy styles for the era with one completing the look with the addition of a head band
This hair raising style would presumably require plenty of hairspray to keep it in place
Couples went as far as coordinating their hairstyles with one another
In this amusing photograph the hair on their heads seems to get longer with age
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