21 Of The Most Epic Hair Moments In TV History
Take a moment to think about your favorite TV show of all time. Maybe you're thinking about the characters themselves or the beautiful, magical setting. Maybe you're thinking about the plot: You just can't believe that so-and-so is dating so-and-so when they would be so much better with so-and-so. Or maybe, just maybe, you're thinking about one of the characters' hair—after all, television hair moments are often the start of trends in reality. "The Rachel" haircut ruled the '90s, and Hilary Duff's Lizzie McGuire locks are a symbol of the early '00s. Here, 21 epic hair moments that deserve a place in TV history.
NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images1When Jennifer Aniston rocked "The Rachel" On Friends
If you grew up in the '90s, chances are you dreamed of how you'd look with "The Rachel" haircut.
ABC2When Viola Davis removed her wig on How To Get Away With Murder
This was an epic moment on the show, and actress Viola Davis came up with the idea for the scene herself, according to New York. "It felt like who she was in private had to be diametrically opposed to who she was in public. And so in order to do that, I felt like I had to physically take the wig off," she said.
CBS via Getty Images3When Marcia Brady brushed her hair every night on The Brady Bunch
Documented evidence that a lil' love and care really does lead to great hair.
HBO4When Carrie told Big that some women aren't meant to be tamed, and then dramatically flipped her "wild" hair and peaced on Sex and the City
"Your girl is lovely, Hubbel." Carrie's effortless waves were iconic.
The CW5When Tyra Banks shaved Bianca Golden bald on America's Next Top Model
Quick refresher: Bianca was originally supposed to get long, blonde extensions, but Banks and crew realized her hair was too damaged to go through that process. So they ended up making a last-minute decision to completely buzz off all her hair. It was so emotional because Golden's mom had always told her that women needed long hair to be feminine (definitely not true). Eventually, Golden realized that being practically bald made her stand out and be a better model than before.
The WB/Getty Images6When Felicity got a haircut and it basically ruined the show
No, really. Ratings on the show actually went down, but no one knows if that's because the show switched to a different night of the week or because fans were put off by her shorter locks. One of TV's greatest mysteries...
Disney Channel7When Hilary Duff made Lizzie McGuire hair a thing
Crimped pieces, beaded headbands, and clip-in hair color—Lizzie was major hair goals for pre-teens in the early 2000s.
Disney Channel8Oh, and when Miranda Sanchez killed it in the hair accessories department on Lizzie McGuire
Now we know Miranda was way ahead of her time with the banded pigtails. But also, remember all the butterfly clips? You do you, Miranda.
UPN9When Brandy rocked box braids on Moesha
Raise your hand if you were obsessed with Moesha's style as a kid. Literally everyone raises hand.
CMT10Just Connie Britton being Connie Britton on Nashville
Because CONNIE BRITTON HAIR. Sigh.
ABC11When DJ Tanner tried to fit in with the cool girls at school by wearing all the makeup and hair spray
After the standard Full House hug, DJ comes to realize that she doesn't have to douse herself in clown makeup and hairspray to feel beautiful. Aww.
Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images12When Angolan model Maria Borges wore her Afro at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Victoria's Secret models tend to wear their hair in long, voluminous waves. But in 2015, Borges wore her natural hair down the runway, proving that all hair types are sexy and gorgeous.
Netflix13When Millie Bobby Brown shaved her head to play Eleven on Stranger Things
The short hair adds to Eleven's mysterious persona on Stranger Things, but her haircut actually made waves when she posted a video of the drastic transformation on Twitter. She told PeopleStyle that she hopes to "inspire people."
ABC Photo Archives/Getty Images14When Topanga got that life-changing haircut on Boy Meets World
Danielle Fishel's long hair gained iconic status while Boy Meets World was on the air, so it should come as no surprise that people were shocked when she cut it (including Cory).
BET15When Gabrielle Union took out her weave on Being Mary Jane
As a TV news anchor, Mary Jane worries about wearing her Afro hair on TV. This episode highlighted the discomfort that many women have when wearing their hair natural. This TV moment brought this relatable feeling into the national spotlight.
Disney Channel16When Miley Cyrus rocked that Hannah Montana wig
Ahh, RIP Miley-as-Hannah. We will never forget you.
Nickelodeon17When Patti Mayonnaise from Doug got a haircut
Man, that was a BFD at the time—especially because fans were NOT pleased.
OWN18When Chris Rock felt Oprah's hair on live television
Rock went on Oprah's show in 2009 to promote his documentary Good Hair. He legit couldn't believe Oprah was wearing her natural hair, so she let him touch it. That moment helped send a message that natural hair can be just as long and beautiful as a weave.
NBC19When Phoebe gave Monica that awful haircut on Friends
Classic Phoebe. She thought Monica said she wanted her hair like Dudley Moore—really, Monica wanted it like Demi Moore. PHOEBE!
20th Century Fox Studios20When Mindy Kaling had that momentary pixie cut on The Mindy Project
Anyone else kinda wish she kept it and went to Haiti with Casey? Sigh.
HBO21And last but definitely not least, when Hannah cut her hair on Girls
When Hannah was close to her e-book deadline with hardly anything to show for it, she started spiraling in a fit of anxiety and ended up cutting her own hair in an effort to look like Carey Mulligan. Like the majority of impulse DIY cuts, it didn't work out so well—but, in the end, it was all just part of her journey.
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