The 80s have the reputation of being a not-so-great decade for hair. It tends to evoke memories of crumpled curls, exaggerated mullets, and very disappointing perms. And to be fair, we did see some of that in the 80s. But we also saw a fresh attitude toward hair volume, cool ways to style bangs, an all-out endorsement of waves and curls, and more subdued versions of the big-hair moments we remember. Big celebrities like Janet Jackson and Daryl Hannah showed us just how much we can style. Below are some 80s-style hairstyles that you can copy right now.

Ellen Burstyn was a well-established actor in the 80s, but she has changed her short hair many times during her long career. It's a carefree cut and a great option for people with fine, thin hair who don't want to get a trim every four weeks.

Actress Jami Gertz of “Lost Boys” and “Sixteen Candles” had the biggest, bounciest, brushiest curls imaginable. [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] So in the 80's, Fawcett went curly and showed that her hair could be more than a signature 'do.

Our action queen, Sigourney Weaver, managed to balance the 'soft' femininity of the curls with gorgeous strength. This hairstyle is close to a mullet, but misses it thanks to the long layers on the body. Female mullets are great, but if you don't want to go that route, don't go too short on the sides.

Jamie Lee Curtis had much longer hair before she made it pixie (in the very 80s). This is probably a carryover style from the 70s, with side bangs and bouncy curls. But no matter what decade, it's a style that looks great on you.

Actress Debra Winger had the best curls. While one's taste may vary when it comes to 80s bangs, the natural texture keeps them from looking outdated.

I feel like every teenage girl wanted to look and dress like Kelly Kapowski, who played Tiffany Thiessen in Saved by the Bell. [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] Honestly, this doesn't feel like a far cry from Farrah Fawcett's famous feathered bangs (try saying that three times fast). The bangs could have stayed curly, too.

“Bond Girl” Carol Bouquet had long, flowing hair in For Your Eyes Only. This shoulder-length, short version takes advantage of that impressive volume and keeps the layers to a minimum. It's not for everyone, but if you have this type of hair, it's a fantastic cut.

Whether it's braids, braids, other extensions, or naturally curly hair, Whitney Houston really leaned into volume in the 80s. This shape is pretty cool: a bob with a few strategic layers, not a perfect triangle or a perfect circle.

This floaty, ethereal pixie by Jessica Lange is a great short cut if styled correctly. The key is to avoid too much volume. A little springiness is acceptable. [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...]