35 Vintage Studio Portraits That Prove 70s Men’s Hair Was Out of Control

On the list of "most ridiculous hairstyles in history," 70s men's hair easily earns a top spot - right below powdered wigs. The 50s kept it neat with slick, short cuts under a hat. The 60s went full free spirit with long, natural locks. And then the 70s arrived and said, "I have no idea what I'm doing, so I'll just do everything at once."

The result? A glorious mash-up of questionable choices: mullets with sideburns, shaggy perms, center parts that could rival a canyon, and mustaches so specific they deserve their own zip code. Add in the ever-present "serial killer" wire-frame glasses, and you've got a decade of studio portraits that feel less like a fashion statement and more like a warning to women everywhere.

It's tempting to look at these photos and think, "Wow, men in the 70s were just unattractive." But no - it's the hair. And the mustache. And the combination of the hair and the mustache. Luckily, fashion moved on, and we can now look back with a mix of horror and appreciation. So pour yourself a Tab, put on some ABBA, and enjoy this trip back to a time when more was always the answer.

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