The 80s big hair look
The 80s big hair look is maximum volume: back-combed (teased) roots for height, a soft perm or feathered layers for body, and a lot of hairspray. It pairs with hoop earrings, stacked bangles and a bright graphic top. 80s Filter builds an era-accurate version onto your own hair.
If one thing says "1980s" instantly, it is the hair. The decade's motto was "more is more" — more height, more texture, more product. People routinely added several inches of crown volume with nothing but a fine comb and a can of hairspray.
80s Filter reads your current hairline and length and builds a period-accurate version of the volume — teased crown, feathered face-framing layers or a soft perm — while keeping your face the same. Upload a photo where your hair is visible and it does the rest.
The signature pieces
- Teased crown. Back-combed roots for dramatic height, smoothed over on top.
- Perm or feathered layers. Soft all-over curl, or long razor-cut layers curving away from the face.
- Big hoop earrings. Gold or bright plastic, the bigger the better.
- Stacked bangles. A wristful of plastic and gold-tone bracelets.
- A bright graphic top. Neon geometric print, worn under a denim jacket.
Upload a photo and 80s Filter restyles it toward this era — hair, wardrobe, lighting and film. One tap, no account needed to start.
Try it on your photoFAQ
Do I need long hair for the 80s big hair look?
No. 80s Filter adds era-appropriate volume to whatever length you have — short hair gets a teased, textured 80s cut instead of length it does not have.
Will it change my hair colour?
It keeps your natural colour and only restyles the shape and volume.
