9 Pics That Prove Heather Locklear Had The Most On-Trend Hair Of The '80s

In the 1980s, Heather Locklear was one of the most recognizable faces on television. Not only was she on "Dynasty" from 1981 to 1989, but she was also in "TJ Hooker" from 1982 to 1986, and had guest-starring roles on some of the biggest series of the '80s including "Fantasy Island" and "The Love Boat." In other words, Locklear was everywhere.

Locklear also had the most iconic '80s hairstyles, from larger-than-life blowouts to the feathered hair trends of the decade, and she even gave the pixie cut a try for a brief stint. Not only was Locklear delivering major on-trend hair inspo in the '80s, but even when the 1990s rolled around and she found herself on "Melrose Place," her hair was still talked about and coveted by fans. As hairstyles straight from the '80s are making a major comeback, it's worth taking a look at the hair Locklear rocked during that era. Not only is it likely to offer some major inspiration, but it's also a friendly reminder that you can never go too big with your locks. Especially if you have the bold personality to go with it.

In February 1981, Heather Locklear posed for a portrait session that embodied two quintessential trends of the '80s: the over-the-top blowout and the workout sweatband. Thanks to Jane Fonda and her workout tapes from the decade, the sweatband became a fashionable accessory to rock, and not just something you wore while exercising. Locklear's cute sweatband paired with her voluminous blond hair gave her the perfect glam meets girl-next-door look that was oh-so-chic in the maximalist 1980s. 

Although Farrah Fawcett may have popularized the feathered layered cut, she was certainly not the only one in Hollywood to bring it to life and absolutely slay the look. In January 1984, when Heather Locklear attended the 41^st Golden Globe press room in Beverly Hills, she arrived with her own take on the feathered hair trend. Not only did she look fabulous, but between the dress with the plunging neckline and the fuzzy embellished cardigan, Locklear proved just how committed she was to staying on top of '80s trends.

In 1989, Heather Locklear, along with Suzanne Somers and Deborah Adair, posed on a Rolls Royce for the TV movie "Rich Men, Single Women." For the role, Locklear went for a very 1980s style bob, that clearly involved a curling iron and hairspray to get those bangs just so. The short cut looked amazing on Locklear, proving that she could trade in her bombshell tresses for something a bit edgier and still pull it off with ease. 

Heather Locklear later took her 1980s' bob to a bona fide pixie cut. But it wasn't just any pixie. When Locklear sat for this 1989 portrait session, the 'do she rocked was straight of out Madonna's 1986 video for "Papa Don't Preach," right down to the longer bangs in the front that were styled with hair product to look like they were wet. This particular cut is still alive and well today in the form of the choppy and chic wixie. 

Although 1989's "The Return of Swamp Thing" wasn't Heather Locklear's biggest hit, at least she looked good in the promo photos. As we see here, her hair is long, but isn't as big as it had been earlier in the decade. And while her bangs are definitely unmistakably from the 1980s, this toned-down albeit still trendy hairstyle is working for Locklear. It's also proving that in a decade where bigger was always better, taking things down a couple notches still worked.

While we don't know for sure if Heather Locklear is wearing a side ponytail here at a 1981 portrait session or if her blowout has simply been swept to the side, the point is that the '80s were all about embracing a level of asymmetry when it came to hairstyles. After all, the side ponytail, an '80s hairstyle that celebs are still rocking today, came from the decade, and it's easy, fun, and whimsical — just like the 1980s themselves. 

In June 1986, Heather Locklear posed for another portrait session while rocking yet another iconic '80s hairstyle: the ubiquitous mall bangs. This look was not just a casual hairstyle; mall bangs were also worn to the office and even to formal events. Locklear's buttoned-up jacket and shorts combo proved that fluffy bangs could work for all occasions. While the rest of Locklear's hair, being fairly straight with slightly curled ends, could be from any decade, those bangs are quintessentially '80s.

If you ever needed inspo for a punk pixie cut, then look no further than this photo of Heather Locklear from a 1989 portrait session in Los Angeles. At the time, Locklear was married to Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, so this may have been her attempt at proving she could embody a rock-and-roll aesthetic — and of course she nailed it. The short locks bring out her blue eyes and enviable cheekbones. This particular pixie style is also giving major Grace Jones energy, and we love that for Locklear.