Original Baywatch Star Yasmine Bleeth Was The Queen Of '90s Haircuts & These Pics Are Proof

When we find ourselves in need of some feel-good nostalgia, throwing it back to our favorite it girls of the '90s is guaranteed to deliver, and remembering the slo-mo babes of "Baywatch" is a great place to start. Luckily, we've got photos of Pamela Anderson's beauty transformation and a host of Yasmine Bleeth's iconic haircuts that were super on trend throughout the '90s. Over five seasons, Bleeth played Caroline Holden on the hit NBC series, but when the cameras weren't rolling, the actor was regularly out and about in Hollywood rocking era-defining hairstyles that we're still thinking about today.

Bleeth's prom-worthy updos and that time she wore her own version of Rachel Green's famous haircut come immediately to mind. Oh, and if you're curious about what the rest of the gorgeous lifeguards are up to these days, here's what the cast of the original "Baywatch" looks like now. But, before you do that, let's check out some of Bleeth's haircuts and 'dos that prove that she was the ultimate '90s it girl on and offscreen.

In November 1999, Yasmine Bleeth swung by a "What Women Want" event in New York City, and, at the tail end of the decade, photogs caught her rocking an impossibly chic and easy long bob. A counter to the more modern versions of the lob — which tend to be blunt or feature wispy blended layers — the '90s-era style was characterized by lots of long, chunkier layers framing the face. One pro? This is one of the '90s hair trends older women can still rock. Bleeth pulled off the style perfectly, and we're loving the rosy blush with her dark hair.

The '90s was the decade of the fun updo, from messy versions with wispy pieces to the more put-together versions like the one Yasmine Bleeth chose for the 14th annual CFDA Awards in New York City in January 1995. The "Nash Bridges" star wore her signature espresso-colored locks twisted up in a wonderland of tight ringlet curls piled high atop her head. The middle part and the face-framing tendrils kept the look feeling young and a little bit punky, in that uniquely '90s way.

In July 1998, Yasmine Bleeth showed up to the premiere of "BASEketball" — a film in which she starred — rocking a light and fluffy half-up, half-down hairstyle that was equal parts effortless and charming. The affair was held in Universal City, California, and the star wore her subtly highlighted chocolate brown locks in loose, flowing waves with the front pieces pinned back to showcase her sparkling smile, a 'do that was an easy go-to in the '90s. And a special shoutout to the frosted eyeshadow. Oh-so girl-next-door darling.

We can't talk about iconic '90s hairstyles without discussing the era-defining blowout. You know the deal by now: loose curls; lots of volume; bouncy and beautiful, and just begging for a hair flip. Yasmine Bleeth was certainly one of the it girls of the '90s who rocked the haircut in an array of ways. Sometimes she sported a shorter version, but here we see her on the set of "Baywatch" around 1995 — seemingly between takes — showcasing a mid-length '90s blowout that's the stuff of dreams.

Few haircuts rise through the ranks to get crowned with their own moniker, but the haircut made popular by Rachel Green from "Friends" is definitely among them, and Yasmine Bleeth hopped on the trend like so many other '90s gals. Although, the version Bleeth wore when she showed up to MTV's "Rock 'N' Jock" Basketball special in Los Angeles in September 1995 was longer than the classic iteration. But she still whipped out the mess of shaggy layers, the teased crown, the side part, and the signature rounded shape. And bonus points for the chunky highlights.

Yasmine Bleeth leaned into her "Baywatch" background with the hairstyle she chose for the Good Time Beach Festival in August 1997; the star-studded event was meant to raise money and awareness in the fight against cancer. The actor posed for pics and did crafts with kids while wearing her sun-kissed tresses in easy, undone beach waves. We can imagine she gave it a few finger scrunches, let it air dry, and then headed out the door. Does it get more '90s-era California cool than that?

Looking for the saucier cousin of the fluffy '90s blowout? Enter: slick-straight, long, and dramatically layered. This style offered similar movement and eye-grabbing allure as the classic blowout but in a sleeker, even sexier way that was perfect for a night out. Yasmine Bleeth wore the iconic look when she walked the carpet at the New York City premiere of "In & Out" in September 1997. She looked impossibly stylish and fresh, and like the star of a hit '90s TV show.

In July 1995, actor Yasmine Bleeth was photographed rocking one of the hairdos popular with stylish prom-goers throughout the '90s. A brushed and claw-clipped half-up, half-down hairstyle was just fine for a regular day, but, for a dressed-up affair, it was time to bust out the va-va-voom version. Think lots of volume, tons of curls, side-swept bangs, and wisps dreamily placed here and there. Bleeth wasn't going to prom, though. Instead, she was alongside her "Baywatch" castmates for an event hosted by the American Red Cross.