1940s hairstyles

We have pictures of 1940's hairstyles and clothes along with informative articles to help you with your investigation into this time period.

This is a sweet look for a boy. This photo was taken in the 1940's and is a great example of a typical haircut for that time period.

1940's boy's haircut

There is a deep side part with the bangs combed up and back. The use of grease and Vaseline were common to achieve the greased up look. This little guy is sitting in a chair wearing short outfit that buttons up the front with collar.

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Reminiscent of 1940's hairstyles, Dita likes to wear her black locks in soft waves with the ends curled  under just like glamor women of the past did.

Dita Von Teese

A deep side part makes a perfect starting point for a big swoop of style with the bangs being pushed up and back. This is a lovely 'do for those who love a touch of vintage and have shoulder length strands.

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This one is medium length and vintage inspired with soft curls around the bottom and the sides are brought up and back for a partial updo.

holly Madison

The side zig zag part shows the dark roots which could be done deliberately for an element of design. This is a bang-less style to show off the facial features. Her party dress is black and white with a yellow sash with bow around the waist here at the 2nd Annual "Hollybowl" at Lavo Nightclub in Las Vegas on February 6.

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This is a cute style from days gone by. Girls often wore their hair similar to this in the 1940's.

Vintage Girl

Vintage Girl / HairStyleTwist

The sides are pulled back and twisted as they direct back to a bow where they are secured. This little grade school girl has a middle part and is bang-less. Curls fall softly down her back. The plaid bow matches the check pattern in her dress.

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Combining modern corkscrew waves along with vintage 1940's pin curls is a way to sport an edgy hair design.

kourtney Kardashian

This is a partial updo perfect for special occasions. A touch of vintage adds to the glamor reminiscent of days gone by. Her dark strands almost blend in with the fur collar on her dress. The event here is Kim Kardashian 30th Birthday Celebration "Fallout: New Vegas" at Tao Nightclub in Las Vegas on October 15, 2010.

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