Memory Lane : Hairdo's of Sororities Past
From clothing to makeup to haircuts, sororities have been known to fully embrace popular trends. Today, you can probably spot sorority sisters in oversized t-shirts or patterned Shein sets with their hair parted down the middle and tied back in low ponytails. That look wasn’t always trendy, so let’s take a step back in time to look at popular hairstyles throughout Texas State’s history.
1960’s The Big Bob
You’ll find this look on any classic cartoon Mom figure or in the movie Hairspray! In the 1960’s, sorority sisters liked to wear their hair bob-length with perfectly curled ends. We can’t forget about the hairspray and teasing involved for those with thinner hair to give it that thick, bouffant look.
1970’s Straight + Plain
In the 1970’s, sororities went back to the basics with hair straightened and parted down the middle. The bob was out and traditionally feminine, long hair was back in style.
1980’s Feathered Bangs
Super thin bangs were all the rage in the 1980’s. This look combined with feathery curls was sure to make you stand out at parties.
1990’s The Homeschooler
In the 1990’s, the TXST sorority clothing and hairstyles were something you may have seen on famous Duggar family women. The hair was blowdried, fluffed, and frizzed to perfection with chunky bangs to match.
2000’s Chunky Highlights
Let’s hope no one misses this trend. Chunky, contrasting highlights combined with overly filtered photography are staples of the early 2000’s. You might remember the days of bleaching strips of your hair at home until they burned your scalp.
2010’s Top Knot
The early years of Tumblr and Instagram brought along the top knot. Whether you had thick hair you could perfectly twist or had to use a faux-bun, you could spot sorority sisters with these often wrapped with a bow or headband.
2020’s Loose Curls
Today’s TXST sorority trend puts Millennials out of style with hair parted down the center. Loose curls are back in style for formal photos and low ponytails for early morning classes.