Banana Clips, Press-On Nails, And 12 Other Chic Beauty Products That Every Girl Who Grew Up In The '80s Swore By
There's a reason the '80s were an iconic time for beauty and fashion trends.
The '80s were undeniably an iconic period—and it helps that shows such as Stranger Things have allowed us to dive back into that nostalgic time, doing so almost flawlessly. Many trends today, especially in pop culture, have definitely been derived from this decade—music, cars, TVs, shows, video games, etc.
This decade was far from boring, with all the neon clothing, voluminous hair, flashy headbands, loud—and we mean loud—music, jazzy dances and exercises, eccentric clothing, and bold makeup looks. There was no room for dullness in this decade because the trends back then were undeniably hard to resist!
The list could go on and on in an endless loop if we kept trying to enumerate all the best and most interesting things from the '80s. However, if there's one thing that girls were definitely obsessed with during this decade, it's the fashion and beauty trends they kept begging their moms to buy for them. Everything in the '80s was big, bold, and trendy, and sure enough, makeup and beauty products followed suit.
Now, lo and behold, it's been three decades since you last begged your mom to buy these items, but no matter how many years have passed, there's no denying that they are still iconic!
1. Noxzema
Yep, no matter which decade it is, no one is safe from acne. Back then, Noxzema, a deep-cleaning cream, was the holy grail for women looking to keep pimple breakouts at bay.
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This list wouldn't be complete without hairspray, of course! This particular one, Rave, was a favorite because it held up big hairdos so well and kept your strands in place even while you danced the night away at the roller disco.
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Being a beach babe was the dream, and many girls back then loved spraying this mist over themselves to live out their Malibu wishes.
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4. Clairol Benders
Hair in the '80s was big and curly (Yep, like Nancy and Karen Wheeler from Stranger Things), and everyone was into rocking perms and crimped hair. But for those who didn't like heat or chemicals, Clairol Benders worked just as well.
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5. Sea Breeze Toner
Commercials for this product convinced us that we could achieve beautiful skin with just a breeze from Sea Breeze. Did you feel it?
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6. Salon Selectives
Salon Selectives was the perfect product for girls who wanted to achieve that 'just-got-out-of-the-salon' look. Each set had a number label to match different hair types.
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7. Electric Youth Perfume
'80s teen icon Debbie Gibson collaborated with Revlon to launch a perfume named 'Electric Youth,' after her song/album. The citrus and fruity oil blend made the scent a hit among young girls.
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8. Mood Lipstick
This 'magic' lipstick came in a shocking green hue, but it worked perfectly fine as a normal pink lipstick. Of course, it didn't really change colors according to your mood, but at least it made us feel pretty when we used it.
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9. Press-On Nails
Back when some women had no time to sit through a manicure session, press-on nails were a gift from the heavens. They enjoyed being able to customize their nails quickly to match any outfit!
10. Banana Clips
Banana clips were definitely a go-to accessory for those big ponytails and hairstyles.
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11. Fazz
A lot of tweens back then had Fazz as their first makeup. It was definitely the start of something great!
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12. Obsession by Calvin Klein
If you weren't intrigued by Electric Youth, then you probably had a keen liking for Obsession by Calvin Klein. This fragrance is still around, but it wasn't as popular back then.
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13. Epilady
They say pain is beauty, and this hair epilator is definitely one example of that. It coils and rips off your hair like a torture device, but hey, at least you get to be hairless, even if just for a bit!
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14. Lip Smacker Necklace
Bonne Bell became a hit when they introduced Lip Smackers because everyone took lip care seriously back then. They were usually attached to a lanyard worn around their necks.
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Every decade has something to offer young girls and women, but the '80s were definitely a whole different time! Everything was just maximized—bright, neon colors, and everything was big and bold!
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