28 Glorious 80s Hair Moments That Prove Gravity Was Optional

Look, we need to address the Aquanet-scented elephant in the room. The 80s weren't just a decade, they were a structural engineering test disguised as a hairstyle trend. Hair wasn't styled, it was constructed. It was texturized, reinforced, shellacked, teased within an inch of its life, and then frozen into place like a neon-colored architectural marvel. 

These photos? These are artifacts from a time when we believed in ourselves, in big dreams, and in even bigger bangs. The ads are equally unhinged in the best possible way, promising a hold that lasts "all day" which, judging by the photos, was probably also all week. So here's a visual treasure trove of fluffy perms, skyscraper bangs, plastic jewelry wider than your wrist, and hairsprays so strong they absolutely contributed to at least 40 percent of the ozone layer damage. And honestly? Worth it.