Can You Name All of These Hairstyles?

By: Talin Vartanian
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Can You Name All of These Hairstyles?
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About This Quiz

Throughout recorded history, hairstyles have been used to enhance the looks of men and women alike, to display differences in class, culture and personality. From bobs and layered cuts to tousled textures and braids, there are a variety of hairstyles for just about any length of hair.

One classic hairstyle dates back to the 1920s era, when flappers used to style their hair using their fingers. This was known as "finger waves" and has since inspired updated looks like perms, retro curls and the coveted "beachy waves" look. Hairstyles have evolved over time, with the mullet and perm now seen as classic 1970s looks. Hairstyles are also heavily inspired by TV shows, movies and even celebrities. Some of these styles include "The Rachel" and "The Farrah." The Rachel was an iconic hairstyle that was worn by Jennifer Aniston's character in the show "Friends" and features short, layered textures.

This quiz will display a wide range of hairstyles from all kinds of eras. Do you think you know the difference between a bob and a French braid? Or how about the difference between a layered look and a long and sleek look? Take the quiz now to test your knowledge - and perhaps to inspire your next makeover!

Beehive Hairstyle
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Which of these hairstyles is known for its high-volume bump?
Low bun
Beehive
Perm
Upstyle
Bob Hairstyle
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This hairstyle is typically short and falls just above the shoulders. Can you name it?
Bob
French braid
Low bun
Cornrows
Braids Hairstyle
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Can you name this intertwining hairstyle?
Braids
High bun
Pixie
Side swept

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High Bun Hairstyle
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This hairstyle sits high on the back of the head. Can you name it?
Cornrows
French braid
High bun
Pixie
Cornrows Hairstyle
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This hairstyle features African-inspired braids. Can you name it?
Ponytail
Cornrows
Crew cut
Layered
Crew Cut Hairstyle
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What's the name of this military cut?
Bangs
French braid
Crew cut
Tousled

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Layered Hairstyle
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This style features multiple lengths of hair. What is the name of it?
Layered
Bob
Perm
Beehive
Messy Bun
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This hairstyle often includes flyaway strands of hair. Can you name it?
Messy bun
French braid
Short slicked
Tousled
Permed Hairstyle
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What is the name of this hairstyle, which features tightly woven curls?
Crew cut
Pixie
Tousled
Perm

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Low Bun Hairstyle
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This style involves gathering hair low on the back of the head. What is the name of it?
Pixie
Low bun
Braided hair
Crew cut
Pixie Cut
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What is the name of this short hairstyle which features cropped layers?
Pixie
Ponytail
Layered
Tousled
Ponytail
Shutterstock
This hairstyle only requires a single piece of elastic to hold. What is the name of it?
Perm
Beehive
Shaved
Ponytail

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Shaved Hairstyle
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Can you name this edgy type of cut, which requires quite a bit of razor work?
Pixie
Shaved
Crew cut
Messy bun
Short Slicked Hairstyle
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This short hairstyle features longer hair on the top. What is the name of it?
Short slicked
Side swept
Bob
Layered
Side Swept Hairstyle
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This hairstyle features hair that is mostly gathered to one side of the head. What is the name of it?
Cornrows
Braided hair
Side swept
Bangs

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Blunt Bangs
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This hairstyle features short strands of hair that typically fall on the forehead. What is the name of it?
Layered
Bangs
Tousled
French braid
Tousled Hair
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This hairstyle is popular among beachgoers. What is the name of it?
Messy bun
High bun
Beehive
Tousled
Half Up Top Knot Hairstyle
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This hairstyle features a bun on the top of the head. What is the name of it?
Tousled
Cornrows
Half-up top knot
Perm

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Shag Hairstyle
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This is known as a "rock n roll" hairstyle. Can you name it?
Perm
Half-up
Shag
Layered
Low Ponytail Hairstyle
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For this style, hair is gathered low on the back of the head. What is the name of it?
'60s flip
Low ponytail
Shag
Perm
Midi Cut Hairstyle
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This style is a mid-length cut. What's the proper name for it?
Pixie
Crew cut
French braid
Midi cut

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Faux Perm
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Can you name this hairstyle, which features thin curls?
Faux perm
Tousled
Layered
High bun
The Farrah Hairstyle
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This hairstyle consists of curls that fall away from the face. What's the name of it?
Pixie
The Farrah
Cornrows
French braid
Black hair
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Can you name this straight kind of hairstyle, which can also be shiny?
Messy bun
Tousled
Layered
Long and sleek

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Cropped Hairstyle
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Name this hairstyle, which typically features an undercut?
French braid
Cropped cut
Cornrows
High ponytail
Textured Hairstyle
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This type of hairstyle features noticeable textures that are enhanced by using hair products. What is the name of it?
Layered
Textured
Beehive
Bob
Deep Side Part Hairstyle
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This hairstyle features a daring side part on the left or right side of the head. What's the name for it?
The Farrah
The Rachel
Deep side part
60s flip

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No Part Hairstyle
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For this style, hair is swept back, rather than specifically parted. What's the name for it?
The no-part
Layered
Tousled
Bob
Retro Curls Hairstyle
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What's the name of this hairstyle, which pays homage to old-school Hollywood stars?
Ponytail
60s flip
Retro curls
High bun
Feathered Bangs Hairstyle
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This hairstyle features the use of "point cutting." What's the name of it?
Cornrows
A-line bob
The lob
Feathered bangs

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Fishtail Hairstyle
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This hairstyle features an intricate braid. Can you name it?
Messy bun
Fishtail
Bob
Beehive
Fingerwaves
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This hairstyle is best achieved with wet hair and your fingers. What is the name of it?
Finger waves
Fishtail
French braid
Low ponytail
Space Buns Hairstyle
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This hairstyle was popular during the '90s. Can you name it?
Space buns
Low bun
Curly bob
French braid

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Bowl Cut
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This hairstyle features equally cut ends that shape like a bowl around the head. What's the proper name for it?
Side swept bangs
Bowl cut
Bob
Lob
Long Bouffant Hairstyle
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What's the name of this hairstyle, which features a raised bump on the top of the head?
Tousled
Long bouffant
Pin curls
Layered lob
Mullet
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This hairstyle was typically worn in the 1970s and 1980s. Can you name it?
French braid
Layered
Mullet
Finger waves

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Sock Bun Hairstyle
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This hairstyle is achieved using a sock. What's the name of it?
Lob
A-line bob
Pin curls
Sock bun
The Rachel Hairstyle
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Can you name this iconic layered shag look?
The Rachel
The Farrah
French braid
Layered bob