In the 16th installment of Cut Video's "100 Years of Beauty" series, Mei Kurahashi models a series of hair and makeup styles that show off the transformation of Japanese fashion and beauty through the decades.

While it's impossible to nail every fashion trend in Japanese history in such a short amount of time, it covers the most prominent styles of each decade. By the end of the video, you'll really understand that even though the years may pass, gorgeous stays gorgeous.

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We're not really sure how much of a fashion statement "Kamikaze" headbands were, though.

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The 70's are so good they might as well have stopped here.

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Although, this is as probably good a haircut as you'll see in the 1980's.

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Ah, the advent of gyaru!

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And some course, pretty in pink kawaii fashion.

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By - grape Japan editorial staff.