the mane edit: oh, the early 2000s hair is so back✨

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creative director: @theckimoraaa Photographer: nigel Elliott model: @iNDI makeup: @maddiesmakeup hair:@ jasmyneg

OK, this sounds very original Y2K of me — but OMG, it’s timeee! Welcome to the 2000s Baddies Hair Club, where the rules were simple: more was more. The early 2000s weren’t just about looks; they were about experimenting, stacking trends, and asking, what else can this hair do?


The Era Vibes.
From flat twists sculpted into place with Ampro hair gel and rubber bands, to bantu knots with dramatic spiked edges — the 2000s were that girl. Edges were flourishing. Butterfly clips were a rite of passage. And if you straightened your hair with a hot comb or flat iron, best believe you felt like Moesha walking into school the next day.

It wasn’t just the hair, though. TV was peak — That’s So Raven, Lizzie McGuire, 106 & Park. Outfits were loud: painted-on pants, mesh tops, and more polyester than we’d ever admit to now. The hairstyles fit the moment because the moment was about joy, drama, and self-expression.

Why It’s Back Now:
Fast-forward to today, and hair is fun again. Slick ponytails with flipped ends, claw clips, chunky highlights, and yes — spiky buns — are popping up everywhere. But let’s be clear: we’ve always loved our hair. We’ve always pushed its limits. Growing up, my hands stayed in my hair (my mom swore that’s why it wouldn’t grow, lol). I wanted the Moesha special, the Lizzie Maguire pigtails, the Raven Symoné “extra,” and I wasn’t stopping until I tried them all.

The Y2K Edit: Products to Bring It Back
Because nostalgia is cute, but good products make it possible:

  • Strong Hold Gel (no crunch): Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel or Ampro Pro Styl Clear Ice

  • Edge Control (for those “flourishing edges”): Ebin 24-Hour Edge Tamer or Hicks Total Transformations

  • Butterfly Clips (for full Y2K fantasy): Urban Outfitters Butterfly Clips set

  • Heat Protectant (for silk presses/flat iron flips): Amika Blockade Heat Defense Serum

  • Braid Accessories: Colorful rubber bands + metallic cuffs

The Y2K Edit: Products to Bring It Back
Because nostalgia is cute, but good products make it possible:

  • Strong Hold Gel (no crunch): Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel or Ampro Pro Styl Clear Ice

  • Edge Control (for those “flourishing edges”): Ebin 24-Hour Edge Tamer or Hicks Total Transformations

  • Butterfly Clips (for full Y2K fantasy): Urban Outfitters Butterfly Clips set

  • Heat Protectant (for silk presses/flat iron flips): Amika Blockade Heat Defense Serum

  • Braid Accessories: Colorful rubber bands + metallic cuffs

Closing Thought:
The 2000s hair era wasn’t just about styles, it was about confidence. It was being that girl in your own world, whether your inspo was Destiny’s Child, Brandy, or even Lizzie McGuire. And honestly? That’s exactly why it’s back.

👉 Flip, Twist, Clip — Relive the Era ✨

The Y2K Edit: Products to Bring It Back
Because nostalgia is cute, but good products make it possible:

  • Strong Hold Gel (no crunch): Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel or Ampro Pro Styl Clear Ice

  • Edge Control (for those “flourishing edges”): Ebin 24-Hour Edge Tamer or Hicks Total Transformations

  • Butterfly Clips (for full Y2K fantasy): Urban Outfitters Butterfly Clips set

  • Heat Protectant (for silk presses/flat iron flips): Amika Blockade Heat Defense Serum

  • Braid Accessories: Colorful rubber bands + metallic cuffs

Closing Thought:
The 2000s hair era wasn’t just about styles, it was about confidence. It was being that girl in your own world, whether your inspo was Destiny’s Child, Brandy, or even Lizzie McGuire. And honestly? That’s exactly why it’s back.

Why It’s Back Now:
Fast-forward to today, and hair is fun again. Slick ponytails with flipped ends, claw clips, chunky highlights, and yes — spiky buns — are popping up everywhere. But let’s be clear: we’ve always loved our hair. We’ve always pushed its limits. Growing up, my hands stayed in my hair (my mom swore that’s why it wouldn’t grow, lol). I wanted the Moesha special, the Lizzie Maguire pigtails, the Raven Symoné “extra,” and I wasn’t stopping until I tried them all.