One way to avoid seeming too '90s is to gently crimp hair, starting a few inches away from the roots.
Thandiwe Newton has the most exquisite curly hair, thick and shiny, and it's the ideal shape, with long layers that fall down to her chin.
Aside from Carrie Underwood's dimensional highlights, wearing your hair down could feel too plain. A wonderful uplevel is to have a deep, deep side part so that your hair sweeps beautifully to the side.
Just a hint of curl throughout will add some dimension and give your hair that additional "oomph" when it's worn down and parted to the side.
Try something like Sarah Hyland and pin the two front sections of your hair back if you want to dress up your hair but detest an updo.
By now, Connie Britton has been making people jealous of her hair for many years.
The ubiquitous, '90s-popular hairband is an accessory that can look ridiculous on anyone over the age of twenty.
While we're all familiar with Keri Russell's curls from Felicity, in her more recent acting career, she's given us some great straight looks to imitate.