What comes to mind when you hear the word “hippie”? For many, it’s dreadlocks—a quintessential symbol of hippie style. Emerging during the vibrant and rebellious 1970s, the hippie movement brought with it an iconic look characterized by loose, wavy hair adorned with headbands, ribbons, and, of course, dreadlocks. This laid-back aesthetic was more than just a hairstyle; it embodied a spirit of freedom, individuality, and nonconformity.
Hippie hairstyles from the ’60s and ’70s were deeply tied to the era’s values: peace, connection with nature, and a yearning for social change. These styles celebrated natural beauty, rejecting overly polished looks in favor of something raw and authentic. They weren’t merely about how you wore your hair—they were a reflection of who you were as a person. Today, embracing these styles can signal an adventurous spirit, creativity, and a bold, experimental personality.
Jessica Shults, owner of Twisted Scissors Salon, explains, “Hippie hairstyles are effortlessly chic and fun. You don’t need much effort to pull off this boho vibe. Accessories like scarves or beads can enhance the look, but even simple additions like small braids or subtle dreadlocks can instantly channel that free-spirited energy.”
In this article, we’ve curated 50 stunning hippie-inspired hairstyles for women, featuring everything from dreads and braids to buns and beyond. Whether you’re looking to embrace your inner flower child or simply add a touch of bohemian flair to your everyday look, these styles offer endless inspiration. Keep reading to explore the diverse world of hippie hairstyles!
1. Beach Waves With A Hat
Channel your inner hippie spirit by dressing up your sun-kissed, beachy waves with a hat. Not only does it look effortlessly cool, but also uber-chic.
Key Takeaways
- There is no right or wrong way to style hippie hairstyles. You just go with the flow to achieve a laid-back look.
- Hippie hairstyles became popular in the 70s when the hippie lifestyle was at its peak. Colorful accessories are an important part of them.
- Common accessories used for styling a hippie hairdo are headbands, hats, caps, scarves, and ribbons.
- Some of the most popular hippie hairstyles include loose braids, side braids, and beach waves.
2. Messy Ponytail With Side-Swept Bangs
Simple yet sassy, a messy ponytail exudes serious hippie vibes. Those who love all things ‘extra’ can further amp up the look with side-swept bangs.
3. Fringes & Braid
The fringe braid is exceptionally cool and sophisticated for the Hippie style. Braid the thick locks in the headband style and there you are all ready for the hippie outing. Do wear the quintessential hippie headband for the apt style.
Jackie, a hairstyle blogger, shares 4 of her top boho hairstyles. She also gives a tutorial on how to make a feather clip, which can turn any of your hairstyles into a bohemian look. She states, “What I like to do to recreate all 4 of these hairstyles is braid my hair the night before and sleep on it. The morning when I wake up and take them out, I get these amazing voluminous waves that are truly boho (i).” She creates cool hairstyles with braids, scarves, feather clips, and chains.
4. Hippie Chignon
The chignon for a hippie style! Why not? A little tacky but cool. The loose side chignon can give a detailed style for the otherwise simple Hippie hairdos. Give it a chignon flavor this time.
5. Braided Effects On Loose Tresses
This hippie hairstyle gives the impression as if the braid has been ironed on the tresses. The braided effect gives a funky hippie twist to the hairdo that is also accessorized by a starry headband!
6. Double Headband Hairdo
Style the hairdo with any ideas you have with a hippie essence, you’re good to go.
7. Single Headband Hairdos
The headband with a bun hairdo gives a very hippie-like impression. The style might be a little evolved and intense, but it’s very funky.
8. Afro Mane Hippie Style
The huge afro mane with a colorful headband is just right for the Hippie festival. Dress up the frizzy hair with all the rainbow accessories and hit the floor.
9. Metallica Hippie
This retro hairstyle throws us back to the love, peace, and harmony movement. The metallic headband gives a rocky twist to an otherwise bland style. The beautiful rolled out curls and the headband bring out the punk effect. Wear this style to the next music festival you go to!
10. Flowery Do
This flowery cast for a hippie hairdo is very delicate and pretty. The lazy, breezy style has a flowery essence which makes it elegant.
11. Red Head
The red head flairs are just beautiful for the golden edged headband, and the tiny beaded headband beautifully accentuates any kind of hippie hair.
12. Beaded Syndromes
The triple beaded headband is enhancing the otherwise simple twin braided hairdo. The headband is just elegant and graceful, dress it up for a hippie outing. The simple braid with a pixie effect on top is just too stylish.
13. Feather Beds
The feather headband gives a vintage effect to the sleek and straight hairdo. The trimmed even edged hairdo is perfect for the rebel style.
14. High End Headband
The extremely delicate beaded headband is sexy and stylish. Let the hair fall with a deep middle part, for the hippie high fashion.
15. Crystal Hippie Headband
The crystal headband with brunette hairdo gives the funky hippie effect. The shoulder length bob has layered bangs that are given a hippie twist by this headband.
16. Shiny Headbands
The thick, shiny headband complements the loose red hairdo. The style looks voluminous and with a hippie flavor because of the headband.
17. Rope Braid Headband
The double roped braided headband is sexy and sultry. The hippie vibe is just enhanced with this headband and of course the mini pigtails.
18. Coloured One Rope Headband
This coloured one rope headband is just right for the evening hippie themed party! Check out the Indian inspired make-up and the pigtail hairdo.
19. Plaited Hairdos With Headband
This plaited Updo has a tender interwoven chain headband which has accentuated the style. A delicate hippie fashion ‘do’
20. Patched Headbands
The patch headband is beautiful with the straight and sleek hairdo. The headband boasts of high-end hippie fashion.
21. Casual Fashions
The casual cloth tied up with the big flamed up bob is chic and punk. The style gives the astray look perfectly, cool for the hippie essence.
22. Hippie Casual
Another thick casual headband with a messy Updo, the style is in sync with the hippie fervor of a laid back attitude!
23. Shimmer And Shine
Wear a delicate yellow metal headband for those thick, lustrous curls. The open hair is shiny and glossy, teamed with the shimmery headband it’s perfect for the Hippie trek.
24. Cloth & Bead Headband
The bead cloth mix is ideal for the hippie mix. The wonderful headband is worn with tousled open hair.
25. Gold Emboss Headbands
The golden flower embossed headband looks regal.The wearer would end up looking like a Bohemian princess!
26. Kesha’s Hippie Headband
Kesha’s metal band gives a very rock and roll flavor to the essentially hippie style. Bold color and ombre hair are ideal for the modern hippie style.
27. White Hippie Band
The sleek and layered hair is so sexy with the thin white band. The band is simple yet modish.
Hippie headbands, made from a single strand of leather, ribbon, or braided leather, were popularly known for helping secure hair away from the face.
28. Red Stare
The red thick hippie band makes a bold statement because of the colour and the accessory.
29. Black Rope Headbands
The black rope headband with sleek mid parted hair is ideal for a hippie themed party. Wear it with bold makeup, and you are good to go.
30. Glitterati Headband
The glittering headband on straight black hair might be a bit more glitter for a hippie ‘do’ but surely you can wear it.
31. Red Rope
The red rope headband looks elegant for a hippie hairdo. The lustrous, thick brown hair shines and is perfect for an exotic style
32. Delicate Flowers Headband
The delicate flowers give exude a true bohemian essence. This beachy, wind-swept hairdo is simple and easy to wear.
33. Beaded Bohemian Cap
The beaded bohemian cap is stunning with its finesse. The style comes out elegant and resembles a hippie ‘do’.
34. Sleek Updo
The sleek bun updo is stylish and has a boho effect. The blue casual headband is ideal for the hippie style,
35. Purple Headbands
The purple headband on straight long hair gives an exotic elaborate hippie style. The style is effortless and chic.
36. Long Side Braid
This is one of the easiest hippie hairstyles for long hair. The long black side braid is just so sassy and brilliant for a hippie hike. You can glamorize the hippie hair braids with any accessory of your choice. It is an easy braided hairstyle that is both stylish and effortless to pull off.
37. Taylor Swift’s Hippie Braid
Taylor Swift gives a very strong Hippie like impact with this pose and hairdo. The braid is simple and casual, just fit for the occasion.
38. Ooze-Loose Braid
Weave this casual loose braid for the hippie style. Notice the intrinsic braid weaved with loosely tied hair. Then wear a headband to complete the look.
39. Twisted Braids
Alicia Keys wears a wavy fishy braid. The style is a little tacky but with a stylish finesse. Wear it with a flashy headband for a bright hippie style.
In the 1960s, hippies with straight hair used to braid their wet hair to get a loose wavy hairdo instead of using heat styling tools.
40. Waved Ombre Braid
The braid has an unusual waved up bang. The hair has highlighted streaks. Style it further with a tacky headband for the rainbow finesse.
41. Loose Braids
Blake Lively’s loose braids can be converted into a hippie style. Weave the braids and let the rest of the hair loose. Just wear a glossy headband for a classic hippie style.
42. Layered Bangs And Side Braids
Wear the side braid with funky layered bangs. The look is casual and sexy. Put a thin headband for that hippie ‘do.’
43. Weaved In Braids
The loosely weaved in braid is sexy and tacky. Wear the tacky style with a flowery headband.
44. The Curly Braid
The braid is weaved through the crown, with wavy curls resting on the shoulders. You can give this elegant style a hint of punk with a headband, to make it all hippie. It is one of those funky hairstyles for girls who love blending classic elegance with a bit of a boho vibe.
45. Brown Dreadlocks
Get the manicured dreadlocks style from a salon for an ultra hippie look. These long brown locks are funky and unique.
46. Dreadlocked Bun
The dreadlocked bun is rather funky! Wear these thick dreadlocks and spin them into a bun. Edgy and punk!
47. Few Strands Dreadlock
This style just has a few strands of dreadlocks in a unique shape. The style is not the usual hippie kind; hence you could opt for it.
48. Big Deadlocked Bun
The big deadlocked bun gorgeous with a gold headband is sure to stand out. Pretty and sexy! This look is perfect if you are into edgy long-length hairstyles that make a bold statement.
49. Dreadlock Ponytail
Gather the dreadlocks into this funky ponytail. You can accessorize the style with the headband of any type.
50. Dreadlock Updo
This is yet another unique dreadlocks updo. A funky headband is all you need to make this a hippie affair.
