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Courtney Love’s Best ’90s Beauty Looks Would Still Be On-Trend Today

From her signature red lip to wavy lobs.

by Lauren Rearick
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Red lips, platinum blonde hair, and a touch of attitude were all part of Courtney Love's signature beauty routine. Throughout the '90s, she found news ways to wear the look, adding texture, curls, and even a crown.

Ahead, admire some of Love's best beauty looks from the '90s.

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1993, MTV Video Music Awards

Her hair tousled, but still glamorous, Courtney Love accessorized this VMAs look with red lipstick, and Frances Bean Cobain on her hip.

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1995, public appearance

Shaggy, textured bangs returned for the 1995 appearance, which also featured a soft pink lip coloring.

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1995, Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Love was looking like rock royalty with this look, featuring a tiara, tousled hair, and dark red lips.

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1997, Golden Globe Awards

The Golden Globes came with a more glam appearance for Love, who swapped out her usual hairstyle for soft ringlets and a soft, glossy lip.

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1997, Berlin Film Festival

Back to beauty with big hair and bangs, Love also returned to her use of red lipstick.

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1997, NY Film Critics Awards

Love put her hair in a rare updo for this 1997 event. She kept her stringy bangs, and again, the red lipstick was out in full force.

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1997, ACLU Torch of Liberty Dinner

Wearing her hair in a sleek, straight bob, Love still relied on her usual shade of red lipstick.

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1998, MTV VMAs Announcement

Her hair gained some length in 1998, and she was spotted with more pronounced curls. She accessorized with a bright blue headband.

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1998, Billboard Music Awards

Her hair in textured waves, Love added hair jewels for an extra something fun.

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1999, 200 Cigarettes Premiere

Still preferring curls, Love again wore a headband and red lipstick.

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2000, Golden Globe Awards

Her curls were softer for the 2000 Golden Globes, and two of her signature beauty styles — red lipstick and bangs — returned.