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Is the Early 2000s POUF Making a Comeback?

By Ali D.·January 07, 2026

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The Y2K Pouf Is Making Its Way Into 2022

When we saw our IG feed full of photos that looked like the ICONIC 2000s trend, we had to investigate. We've gathered some pouf-espue looks that are 2022-approved for an updated spin on the 2000s staple.

These refined styles have taken the pouf from outdated to client favorite—grab your teasing bomb and bobby pins, the pouf is back!

Photo credit: Instagram via @matildadjerf

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We can't skip over the y2k icons who taught us what the pouf was all about!…