This article was co-authored by Arthur Sebastian and by wikiHow staff writer, Amber Crain. Arthur Sebastian is the Owner of Arthur Sebastian Hair Salon in San Francisco, California. Arthur has worked as a hair stylist for over 20 years and received his Cosmetology License in 1998. He believes that the true work of a successful hair stylist comes from passion and a love for hairdressing.
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Big hair. Bright eyeshadow. Tons of blush. Hair and makeup in the 80s were bold and over the top in the best way possible! To help you create your 80s-inspired look, we've put together a list of the best hair and makeup tips we could find. We'll start by walking you through an easy tutorial for 80s makeup and finish up with a variety of awesome hairstyles you can choose from.
Here are 13 makeup tips to help you get that perfect 80s look.
Steps
Community Q&A
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QuestionIt is ok if I have very short hair?wikiHow Staff EditorThis answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Staff AnswerwikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerOf course! If you have enough to tease, just tease your hair with a comb or pick to create lots of volume. Then, apply plenty of hairspray to keep the style in place all day. -
QuestionDo you have to curl your hair?wikiHow Staff EditorThis answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Staff AnswerwikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerNope! You can pull it up in a high ponytail for a simple solution. If you have shorter hair, tease it to create a ton of height and volume, then lock the look in place with a generous amount of hairspray. -
QuestionCan I use different shades of eye shadow?Community AnswerYes, but make stick to neon or light colors to give it more of an 80s look.
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxBhbfUDGmI&t=85s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxBhbfUDGmI&t=164s
- ↑ https://www.bhg.com/beauty-fashion/makeup/blush-contouring/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8oHK6t6m34&t=468s
- ↑ https://www.bhg.com/beauty-fashion/makeup/blush-contouring/
- ↑ https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/g28008781/best-80s-makeup-looks/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ2JnWly224
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCVXsW1BsG8&t=75s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ2eeaBM6mA&t=207s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8oHK6t6m34&t=643s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxBhbfUDGmI&t=676s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8oHK6t6m34&t=330s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82WllQgkqIQ&t=51s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdIx2nSGLjk&t=288s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__I4ZYweiw8&t=188s
- ↑ Arthur Sebastian. Professional Hair Stylist. Expert Interview. 29 April 2019.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sm0KfCj_Vw&t=50s
- ↑ https://www.twistmepretty.com/80s-hair-makeup-tutorial/
- Videos provided by Katie Legate
About This Article
If you want to do 80's-style makeup and hair, start by applying your usual foundation, and then add bright blush to the hollows of your cheeks. Then, apply a bright, shimmery eye shadow shade on your eyelid, with a lighter color along your brow bone, making it the focus of your look. Stick to colors like cobalt blue, hot pink, neon orange, and purple, which were popular in the 80's. Apply eyeliner, mascara, and bright lipstick to finish off the makeup. For your hair, pull it back in a high ponytail with a scrunchy, or leave it wavy to complete the look! For tips on styling your hair other ways and picking makeup colors, read on!