The 2000s was a wild time for fashion, but also a wild time for hair.
We were really breaking new ground on what was possible in the world of hairstyling; testing the limits of gel, extensions, and colors.
So I thought it would be fun to take a look back at some of the most outrageous hairdos from the 2000s because we won't learn from history if we don't face it.
Note: this is all in good fun. I have had some of the worst haircuts and colors in human history and I love looking back at old pics like, "WTF WAS I THINKING?!" We must applaud these folks for having fun and taking risks while also lightly making fun of what this time period did to our hair. :)
1. Nicole Richie saw some pipe cleaners at Michaels and was like, "Wait, I have an idea."
2. When a wild Ryan Cabrera feels startled or threatened, it raises its quills as a form of protection.
3. I can never remember if it's a stalagmite or a stalactite.
4. Pretty sure I've seen this in a Nat Geo special about the horrors of the deep sea.
6. Tell me J.Lo's 'do wouldn't pop off in one solid piece like LEGO hair.
7. When a brush wakes up from a nightmare in the middle of the night, this is what they were dreaming about.
8. It's giving strawberry flavored Creme Saver.
9. Celia Cruz's hair is trying to escape this red carpet with her in tow.
10. Did Reese not have one person in her life looking out for her?
11. This facial hair makes it feel like you could lift his chin up like it was the hood of a car.
12. I do not understand the physics behind Tyra's hair. How is it... I guess that's the question. How is it?
13. Katie Price's highlights look like they'd tear off as easily as a phone number on the bottom of a "have you seen this dog?" poster.
14. Adrien Brody and Michelle Dupont competing for the title of "World's Most In-Your-Eyes Bangs" and Michelle has a hearty lead.
15. Hugh Jackman is wearing a Spirit of Halloween Monica Geller wig and you can't convince me otherwise.
16. TATU after clearing CVS out of Göt2B Glued.
17. Unfortunately, I had all three of BBMak's haircuts. :(
18. Would you be surprised to learn that Famke Janssen's hair was controlling her like a puppet? I would not!
19. WHAT IS SHE HIDING UNDER THERE?!
20. Here's P!nk on the way to see her old college friend about some Dalmatian puppies.
21. I'm imagining Samaire Armstrong looking in a mirror, like, "And this last little piece goes riiiiiight...here. PERFECT!"
22. It's tough when the best hair in a photograph is "hat."
23. Hate to say that Cloris Leachman is looking a little...presidential, if you catch my drift.
24. If you see a white person with locs you drop everything and start walking in the opposite direction, OK?
25. We've consulted with the world's top hair scientists and have yet to determine what the hell is going on here with Betsey Johnson.
