50 Best Hippie Hairstyles
Embrace the laid-back vibe with hippie hairstyles featuring braids and quirky accessories.
What is the first thing that comes into your mind when you hear the word ‘hippie?’ Dreadlocks; is it not! Yes, dreadlocks are a definitive hippie style. During the wild 70’s, the hippie fervour broke out and the style was synonymous with open wavy hair, bands and ribbons and yes dreadlocks! The style is essentially laid back, however it does have a quirky essence to it.
Here are 50 best hippie hairstyles for women that comprise of dreads, buns and braids. Yes braids, read on to know more about the different hippie hairstyles:
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1. Fringes & Braid:
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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.
2. Hippie Chignon:
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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 flavour this time.
3. Braided Effects on Loose Tresses:
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This hippie hair style 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!
4. Double Headband Hairdo:
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Style the hairdo with any ideas you have with a hippie essence, you’re good to go.
5. Single Headband Hairdos:
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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.
6. Afro Mane Hippie Style:
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The huge afro mane with a colourful headband is just right for the Hippie festival. Dress up the frizzy hair with all the rainbow accessories and hit the floor.
7. Metallica Hippie:
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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.
8. Flowery ‘do’:
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This flowery cast for a hippie hairdo is very delicate and pretty. The lazy, breezy style has the flowery essence which makes it elegant.
9. Red Head:
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The red head flairs are just beautiful for the golden edged headband. The tiny beaded headband just accentuates the whole style.
10. Beaded Syndromes:
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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.
11. Feather Beds:
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The feather headband gives a vintage effect to the sleek and straight hairdo. The trimmed even edged hairdo is perfect for the rebel style.
12. High End Headband:
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The extremely delicate beaded headband is sexy and stylish. Let the hair fall with a deep middle part, for the hippie high fashion.
13. Crystal Hippie Headband:
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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.
14. Shiny Headbands:
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The thick, shiny headband complements the loose red hairdo. The style looks voluminous and with a hippie flavour because of the headband.
15. Rope Braid Headband:
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The double roped braided headband is sexy and sultry. The hippie vibe is just enhanced with this headband and of course the mini pigtails.
16. Coloured One Rope Headband:
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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.
17. Plaited Hairdos with Headband:
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This plaited Updo has a tender interwoven chain headband which has accentuated the style. A delicate hippie fashion ‘do’
18. Patched Headbands:
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The patch headband is beautiful with the straight and sleek hairdo. The headband boasts of high-end hippie fashion.
19. Casual Fashions:
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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.
20. Hippie Causal:
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Another thick casual headband with a messy Updo, the style is in sync with the hippie fervour of a laid back attitude!
21. Shimmer and Shine:
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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.
22. Cloth & Bead Headband:
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The bead cloth mix is ideal for the hippie mix. The wonderful headband is worn with tousled open hair.
23. Gold Emboss Headbands:
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The golden flower embossed headband is so regal and royal. The wearer would end up looking like a Bohemian princess!
24. Kesha’s Hippie Headband:
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Kesha’s metal band gives a very rock and roll flavour to the essentially hippie style. Bold colour and ombre hair are ideal for the modern hippie style.
25. White Hippie Band:
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The sleek and layered hair is so sexy with the thin white band. The band is simple yet modish.
26. Red Stare:
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The red thick hippie band makes a bold statement because of the colour and the accessory.
27. Black Rope Headbands:
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The black rope headband with sleek mid parted hair is ideal for hippie themed party. Wear it with a bold make up, and you are good to go.
28. Glitterati Headband:
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The glittering headband on straight black hair might be a bit more of glitter for a hippie ‘do’ but surely you can wear it.
29. Red Rope:
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The red rope headband looks elegant for a hippie hairdo. The lustrous, thick brown hair shines and is perfect for an exotic style
30. Delicate Flowers Headband:
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The delicate flowers give exude a true bohemian essence. A very beach and a windy style, the hairdo is simple and easy to wear.
31. Beaded Bohemian Cap:
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The beaded bohemian cap is stunning with its finesse. The style come out elegant and resembles a hippie ‘do’.
32. Sleek Updo:
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The sleek bun updo is stylish and has a boho effect. The blue casual headband is ideal for the hippie style,
33. Purple Headbands:
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The purple headband on straight long hair gives an exotic elaborate hippie style. The style is effortless and chic.
34. Long Side Braid:
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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.
35. Taylor Swift’s Hippie Braid:
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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.
36. Ooze-Loose Braid:
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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.
37. Twisted Braids:
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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.
38. Waved Ombre Braid:
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The braid has an unusual waved up bang. The hair has highlighted streaks. Style it further with a tacky headband for the rainbow finesse.
39. Loose Braids:
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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.
40. Layered Bangs and Side Braids:
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Wear the side braid with the funky layered bangs. The look is casual and sexy. Put a thin headband for that hippie ‘do.’
41. Weaved In Braids:
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The loosely weaved in braid is sexy and tacky. Wear the tacky style with a flowery headband.
42. The Curly Braid:
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The braid is weaved through the crown, with wavy curls resting on the shoulders. The elegant style can get a hint of punk with a headband, to make it all hippie!
43. Brown Dreadlocks:
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Get the manicured dreadlocks style from a salon for an ultra hippie look. These long brown locks are funky and unique.
44. Dreadlocked Bun:
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The dreadlocked bun is rather funky! Wear these thick dreadlocks and spin them into a bun. Edgy and punk!
45. Few Strands Dreadlock:
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This style just has few strands of dreadlocks in a unique shape. The style is not the usual hippie kind; hence you could opt for it.
46. Big Deadlocked Bun:
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The big deadlocked bun gorgeous with a gold headband is sure to stand out. Pretty and sexy!
47. Dreadlock Ponytail:
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Gather the dreadlocks into this funky ponytail. You can accessorise the style with the headband of any type.
48. Dreadlock Updo:
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This is again unique dreadlocks updo. A funky headband is all you need to make this a hippie affair.
49. Bright Dreadlocks:
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Bright colours with a hippie twist. Add a flower at the side and you are good to go. You could also add a funky headband to it.
50. Rainbow:
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Hippie culture is very much part of the rainbow family. Add some colourful streaks to your hair and display the colourful wild side of you. The bold mutineer sees a colourful rebellion in you.
Braids and headbands paired with loose, naturally flowy hair are a staple of hippie hairstyles. You can play around with different versions of the headband, like thin headbands and beaded headbands. You can also try boho accessories like chain or beaded hair caps. Most people who follow the hippie lifestyle tend to keep their hair long, which goes well with their flowy dresses. As they are also known as flower children, hippies also add flowers to their hairstyles. Hopefully, these 50 wild and free hairstyles will let your inner hippie shine through, spreading love and enlightenment all over the world.
