The Best (and Worst) Beauty Trends of Every Decade

When it comes to beauty trends, what goes around comes around. We look forward to reuniting with some, but others, not so much. Winged eyeliner? Bring it on. Mullets? Keep ’em. Here, the best (and worst) beauty trends from the last 80 years.

1940S’ BEST: NAIL ART

Nail art has been a thing for almost 80 years. Started from the half-moon mani, now we're here. Who knew?

1940S’ WORST: VICTORY ROLLS

Don’t get us wrong, this style is definitely memorable. But we’re docking some points for how much time it would add to our morning routine.

1950S’ BEST: WINGED EYELINER

There’s a good reason this trend has transcended decades: It makes your eyes appear bigger, wider and slightly feline (in the best way possible).

1950S’ WORST: BABY BANGS

We're pretty confident this woman's hairdresser was her snip-happy five-year-old niece.

1960S’ BEST: EXTREME LASHES

Twiggy started it, and everyone followed. We’ll always have a special place in our heart for high-drama lashes.

1960S’ WORST: BEEHIVES

Amy Winehouse tried to bring it back, but in our opinion it belongs in the ’60s for good. (Side note: That’s Dolly Parton, you guys.)

1970S’ BEST: FEATHERED LAYERS

We’re talking full-on Farrah Fawcett hair. So iconic.

1970S’ WORST: BARBIE DOLL MAKEUP

Sometimes, it’s OK to play up both your eyes and your lips. But add in bold brows and cheeks and you look like you're working the pageant circuit.

1980S’ BEST: NEON LIPSTICK

Fortune favors the bold (bold lipstick-wearers, that is).

1980S’ WORST: MULLETS

The party called—it's nowhere near the back (or front) of this head, thank you very much.

1990S’ BEST: BROWN LIPSTICK

We know, we know. We didn’t think we’d say this either. But you have to admit it’s kind of polished and works on every skin tone.

1990S’ WORST: OVERPLUCKED EYEBROWS

Are you there, brows? It's me, Tweezers.

2000S’ BEST: GLOSSY LIPS

Why did we ever stop wearing gloss, which makes lips look naturally plumper in a way no matte lipstick ever could?

2000S’ WORST: FAKE TANS

A. Tanning beds are dangerous. B. If your natural skin color is orange, you should see a doctor.

2010S’ BEST: BOLD EYEBROWS

We’re petitioning for this one to stay here for a long, long time.

2010S’ WORST: EXTREME CONTOURING

Unless your last name starts with Kardashian, do not attempt.