Some trends make waves and stick around for decades to come, eventually becoming a classic (think Marilyn Monroe’s soft blonde curls). Other hair trends bulldozed their way into the public’s eye and became a craze that every woman had to try — and although it may not be so hip anymore we think back to it in a lovingly nostalgic way (like Jennifer Aniston’s sleek hair aptly called “The Rachel” from Friends, anyone? Or just me?).

Recommended Video And yet some hairstyles deserve to be left in the dust. From the mullet to the 80s perm, we hope some trends don’t circle back around. But we must admit, even 2018 gave us some fashion trends we won’t shed a tear over as we turn a new leaf this year.

10 Hair Trends We Left (+ 2019 Alternatives)

From pastel-colored hair to rainbow locks, 2018 was the year of the brave and beautiful. Bold hair colors and styles were no longer just for the daring. For the more reserved women, 2018 was the year of experimenting with balayage highlights, bright blonde tones and big, bodacious braids. And so while we await even better things to come next year, here we bid adieu to 10 hair trends we left behind.

#1: Pastel Strands and Dip-Dyed Hair

Single strands of chalk-colored hair and dip-dyed ends were like dipping your toes into the colored-hair trend without the commitment. Brands of temporary dyes hit the shelves, offering lukewarm options into the world of vibrant hair that has now created a huge splash in the fashion world. So why do we want to see it go? It was not brave enough and once faded had the essence of a 3rd grader’s art project.

Advertisement What we’ll see in 2019: Vibrant colors from root to ends.

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#2: Gray Hair

Gray hair was rocked by everyone from Pink to Lady Gaga to Jennifer Lawrence. It was daring and new and 2018 embraced it. But was it flattering? Absolutely not. Now don’t get me wrong, natural gray hair is gorgeous! It boasts silver strands and, when embraced with grace, is wonderful. Artificial gray hair, on the other hand, is hard to pull off because of the lackluster tones that only age the complexion — even as we try so hard to keep our looks youthful and vibrant.