The center-parted, effortlessly cool hairstyles made famous by stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Devon Sawa are finding new life on today’s red carpets. “Heated Rivalry” star Hudson Williams has become one of the defining faces of the modern revival, with his hockey hair helping bring the iconic silhouette back into the spotlight.
Celebrity hairstylist Aika Flores (@by.aikaflores) shares the styling routine behind the look, including how she builds the foundation, creates root lift, adds lightweight shine and refines the finish with natural-looking separation.
What Defines Modern ’90s Heartthrob Hair?
Modern ’90s heartthrob hair is defined by:
- Soft movement
- Longer layers that encourage natural flow
- Piecey front sections
- A lived-in, touchable finish
- Natural-looking shine
Aika says today’s version favors movement, touchable texture and a finish that feels natural rather than overstyled. “The inspiration definitely pulls from the ’90s—the movement, the longer layers, the middle or sometimes 60/40 part—but the execution feels a little bit more modern.”
