New Wave Hairstyle

New wave hairstyle from the 1980s
 
This polished look captures the power dressing aesthetic that defined professional women's style in the 1980s. The hair is swept back and up from the face, creating dramatic height and volume at the crown while maintaining a smooth, controlled finish along the sides.
 
The style features a distinctive architectural quality, with the hair lifted away from the face to reveal clean, elegant lines that complement the structured black blazer. The sides are sleek and close to the head, creating a striking contrast with the voluminous top section.
 
This look required skilled blow-drying techniques and generous amounts of hairspray to achieve its gravity-defying lift. The overall effect is one of confidence and sophistication, embodying the era's fascination with bold, statement-making hairstyles.
 
The warm brunette tones add richness and depth to the sculpted silhouette, while the swept-back styling creates an elongated profile that was highly coveted during this decade of excess and ambition. .
 
Very short eighties era hairstyle
 
See also: More 1980s Haircuts