How To Rock A '90s-Inspired Wedge Haircut

Typically cut shorter in the back, with longer face-framing layers in the front, the wedge haircut differentiates itself from other short cuts, like bobs and pixies. The angled "stacked" look adds tons of volume, making it ideal for all hair types and textures, including fine.

But first, a brief intro to this iconic style. Although it's been around since bobs were a thing, the 1970s was when the wedge haircut really gained traction. That was all due to American figure skater Dorothy Hamill, who took the style to the Olympic podium and popularized it.

A few decades later, in the '90s, sleek versions of the style became de rigueur on red carpets, thanks to style-savvy stars like Victoria Beckham and Gwyneth Paltrow. Today the angled bob is making the rounds again due to its universal appeal. To explain why that is, hairstylist Justin Toves-Vincilione gets technical, telling Byrdie: "The focal point of the haircut is in the back, so the front can be modified to suit all face shapes." That said, there's more than one way to wear a wedge. The following wedge haircuts should give you plenty of ideas and inspiration to take to your hairdresser when you're ready for something new.

This isn't your grandmother's wedge haircut. However, the metallic blue shade isn't the only element giving this wedge cut a fresh and funky feel. The shaved nape adds interest and edginess, while longer jaw-skimming layers in the front soften the look, add contrast, and draw attention to the face.

On this beautiful style worn by actor Jennifer Lawrence, the rounded shape and flicked-out ends lend a softer finish. The shape is perfectly imperfect, with tousled texture and honeyed highlights that flatter the star and make the look very achievable — even for those of us who aren't red carpet regulars.

Leave it to model Karlie Kloss to bring big glam energy to a classic cut. Her gorgeous, softly angled long bob, or "lob," is paparazzi-ready thanks to the longer chin-skimming length, deep side part, and incredible platinum hue. A little natural texture and flicked-out ends keep this cut looking current.

Even before Dorothy Hamill made wedge haircuts popular, Mary Quant's legendary geometric blunt-shaped bob was turning heads. Vidal Sassoon himself was responsible for the cut, which ushered in a new age of lower-maintenance styles. Before that, the labor-intensive bouffant was all the rage, so this precise cropped style was an emancipation of sorts — you know, from the tyranny of rollers and backcombing. But beware: this incredible look requires regular appointments with your hairdresser to keep it looking tip-top.

A lot of '90s style notes are happening here: sleek, polished, minimalist. Even the middle part, which is definitely current, feels very Monica Geller. The result is chic and effortless — even though a straightening iron was almost certainly involved. The gently angled cut follows the cheekbone for a very complimentary effect.

This savvy style plays to the wedge cut's strength: building volume. The stacked layers in the back amp up the volume, as do the natural curls. The resulting style is sky-high and buoyed by natural texture. The best part is that the cut does all the heavy lifting, so styling should be easy-breezy.

Model Naomi Campbell's sleek fringed bob could not be more '90s. This retro look is the perfect cheekbone-sweeping length and sports just a gentle angle from the back. She ups the glam with long fringe and shiny precision-cut tresses. The rounded styling adds softness to this look, which contrasts with the strong, almost ruler-straight lines. Gorgeous and glam, from top to bottom — and we expect nothing less from this famed supermodel.

Victoria Beckham is a master of the wedge haircut. After all, she's been rocking the look since the early aughts, and has worn it in nearly every length, color, and texture imaginable. When it debuted, it even had its own name: the Pob (for Posh Bob). All that to say, if you need wedge cut inspiration, look no further than Beckham's iconic interpretation of the cut. In this version, she keeps it sleek with plenty of length in the front to frame her face. Pretty posh, we'd say.

If you've got a little bit of a rocker in you, here's the wedge cut to covet. This playful angled bob has lots of volume and texture, and added interest thanks to the deep side part and face-framing layers. The tousled style is less precise, giving it easy wearability, texture, and tons of movement. If you like to run your fingers through your hair, or just shake things up, then this might be your look.

This self-described "Karen haircut" strikes us as less Karen, more cute — but that's just our take. It's asymmetrical, which results in side-swept bangs that add softness, while the closely cropped undercut adds edge. Sure, she might need to talk to the manager later. But right now, she is looking way too cute to Karen.

Leave it to Taraji P. Henson to experiment with a classic cut and give us #hairgoals while she's at it. Her closely manicured undercut adds spice to her red carpet look, and is complemented by the deep side part and natural texture. Sweet, spice, and everything nice — that's what this super-beautiful haircut is made of.

Here, Spanish media personality Sara Escudero rocks a super-short wedge that veers into pixie territory. However, the longer layers on top, swept into asymmetrical bangs, bring that wedge look we love. The choppy, undone styling offsets sun-kissed highlights, which give dimension and lift to her signature cropped style.

Perfectly tousled and stacked high in the back, this cut is a contemporary rendition of a very classic wedge. Layers and the jaw-skimming style perfectly frame the face, while a bit of natural texture and movement make this very wearable. Sharp angles, lots of dimension, and added body — there's a lot to love about this cut.

Leave it to former first lady Michelle Obama to get the wedge haircut right. Her classic rendition of the style is stacked high in the back but balanced by cheekbone-skimming layers in the front. Although the texture is sleek and smooth, some curly texture adds interest. All this to say: This polished style has our vote.

Slicked-back hair is très chic and brings plenty of oomph to this wedge cut. It's a great reminder of how versatile this style is, as all the length in the front works to create a perfectly coiffed look. While many slicked-back styles have a wet-from-the-shower look (which is also chic), this one rocks sky-high volume oh-so-well.

If this sleek, stacked style appeals, keep your hairdryers at the ready. The body and volume suggest that a blow-dryer helped achieve this style. It may be a little higher maintenance than what some wedge cuts require, but we think it's worth the effort. The gently angled, layered look gives this wedge cut a classic feel that's always in style.

If a little nostalgia is what you're after, look no further. This throwback look has the '90s written all over it. Natural curls get plenty of lift in this lob, which is angled to really pump up the volume. And although it is definitely giving Carrie Bradshaw vibes circa 1999, we are more than ready to wear this look now.

In this extreme version of the wedge, a deep angle from back to front adds drama. It's fun, funky, and very stylish, thanks to all the face-framing layers. Choppy, chunky ends give this look a casual feel, although we're sure a straightening iron would give a sleek, glam finish if you wanted to switch things up.