Although the hippie movement shunned the norms of society, ultimately:

Around 1980, much of the hippie style, but very little of the essence of the movement, was absorbed by the majority culture. The general press lost interest in this subculture. On the other hand, many of the old hippies were integrated into the mainstream of thought and the social and economic systems of those who had previously reneged.

However, other hippies continued to maintain a deep commitment to this way of living and their ideals.