The Big Bang Theory: Retro Pics of Celebs Who Had Seriously High Hair

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Big Bangs: Eva Mendes, 1990

Eva is rocking a uniquely '90s version of big bangs—casual looking, but still took ages to perfect. While some kids went punk, Eva stayed true to pop with her 'do at Hoover High School in Glendale, California.

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Big Bangs: Sara Evans, 1989

Don’t move! You’re experiencing a rare sighting of a treasured '80s and '90s combo: big bangs and a necklace over the shirt. All of this was captured at New Franklin High School in New Franklin, Missouri.

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Big Bangs: Renee Zellweger, 1987

Renee was very serious about this double-decker pouf, and rightfully so. Those bangs took expert styling and patience to perfect, and the effort paid off in this pic from Katy High School in Katy, Texas.

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Big Bangs: Kelly Ripa, 1988

It’s a good thing she changed her hair, otherwise the show would need to be called Live with Kelly’s Towering '80s Bangs. Even with this somewhat inexplicable mullet-like style, Kelly still looks adorable cheering for Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees, New Jersey.

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Big Bangs: Jenny McCarthy, 1990

Cascading out of frame in this senior portrait from Mother McCauley Liberal Arts High School in Chicago is the rest of Jenny’s massive, intricate hair. The crowning touch is the bangs, which are a stunning testament to the hot roller and hairspray combo that consumed the nation at the time.

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Big Bangs: Hilary Swank, 1990

Before winning any Oscars, young Hilary went out and got herself one excellent perm. Side bangs combined with a respectable pouf situation really complete the look for her at Sehome High School in Bellingham, Washington.

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Big Bangs: Eva Longoria, 1993

This future Desperate Housewife showed her Texas roots with some awesomely teased bangs at Roy Miller High School in Corpus Christi.

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Big Bangs: Debbie Gibson, 1988

Ah, the double-decker bangs—a true '80s classic. In her electric youth, Debbie maintained a respectable hair height.

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Big Bangs: Cameron Diaz, 1988

Originator of the There’s Something About Mary high-hair mishap, young Cameron Diaz reached for the stars with her sassy side-parted bangs back at Long Beach Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, California.

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Big Bangs: Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson, 1990

Rumor has it she was voted Most Likely to Disturb Satellite Activity with Her Hair back at Glen A. Wilson High School in Hacienda Heights, California. Giant pouf, double-decker bangs, a perm, and a scrunchie? Fergie wins by a vertical mile.