Cher Hair From “Clueless” Is Making a Comeback This Season—and It’s Surprisingly Simple to Achieve
While we fondly remember Cher Horowitz from “Clueless” for her quick wit and charm at Beverly Hills High School, her iconic, voluminous locks also left a lasting impression. According to stylists, her signature big bouncy blowout is back on trend, and it’s easy to see why—the attention-grabbing hairstyle is incredibly versatile, perfect for any occasion, whether casual or glamorous.
In essence, the key to achieving this look is volume. “She sports a classic blowout [that’s] all about volume. The ’90s were all about volume,” explains celebrity hairstylist Kiyah Wright. To recreate Cher’s blowout hairstyle, Wright recommends asking your hairstylist for a long layered fringe cut. Once you have the right foundation, follow this step-by-step guide to achieving Cher’s voluminous look.
How to Style Cher Hair
Step 1: Prep Start your styling journey in the shower with a volumizing shampoo and conditioner to build a solid foundation. “Follow up with a good leave-in conditioner. One of my favorites is the UNITE Hair 7SECONDS Detangler ($38, UNITEHair.com),” suggests Wright. Spritz the leave-in conditioner six inches away from your hair to condition and prepare it for heat styling.
Step 2: Blowout After washing, apply the Fekkai Root Lift Volume Spray ($28, Fekkai.com) to add volume to your hair. “It plumps the hair and gives it a lot of volume while remaining weightless,” says Wright. Section your hair and spray the root volumizer directly onto the roots, ensuring not to oversaturate any area.
For a sleek finish, use the Fekkai Smoothing Cream ($28, Fekkai.com) to smooth the hair cuticles. Wright recommends using a bristle smoothing brush while blow drying to achieve a frizz-free style. “A larger round bristle brush is key to smoothing the cuticles,” explains Wright.
Step 3: Finishing Touches To complete the iconic Cher look, add some extra curls and volume. “You can set it with large barrel curls using hair pins. Set six large barrels to maintain body and volume,” advises Wright.
For a long-lasting hold, reach for the Muze Hair Last Look Hairspray ($14.99, MuzeHair.com), especially suitable for textured hair. “I prefer a hairspray that offers a movable, light feel while setting the hair. This one provides the perfect balance,” says Wright.