1950s hairstyles

If you are looking for 50's hairstyle pictures and information, this is the place. We have actual photographs from this decade along with information.

1950's charm is seen here in this picture taken of a young man with his convertible car taken in the very early 50's.

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The 1940's influence in fashion and hair is seen here with hair parted on the side and combed over with a wave in the front. Baggy slacks with cuffs at the bottom, and a little too short by today's standards, top off the vintage look. A preppy looking sweater with big round buttons was typical. His sunglasses are big aviator style with thin frames.

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Marilyn Monroe was a popular icon of the 1950's and her classic platinum blonde style was copied by many then and now. Marilyn typically wore her hair in a short to medium length wavy hairstyle that was considered to be very sexy for her time. She wore bright red lipstick that showcased her lovely lips as they stood out against her colorless hair.

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Here is some 50's style with a photograph taken in 1957 that shows what was in at the time for men. Although teenagers may have been sporting ducktails, this gentleman has a typical crew-cut that is flat on top, otherwise known as a flat-top. The barber no doubt buzzed this haircut.

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This photograph shows some real 1950's charm with two women fishing and sporting some vintage swimsuits. Their short curly hairstyles and glamour girl poses are something else. You gotta love those cat-eye sunglasses that were all the rage back then.

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Here is a picture of a 1950s couple as they leave the church after their wedding taken in a vintage car. This is classic 50s all the way. This shows the very a very conservative time period when it comes to style.

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