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.

This is a very typical look for men during this post WWII era. This gentlemen is wearing a clean cut look and retro horned rimmed glasses in tortoise shell.

1950s Haircut

Males during this time period typically were clean shaven! That All American Boy image was popular and certainly dress up attire for a photograph was a must. The sides of this hairstyle are shaved close to the scalp and the top is a bit longer to allow a slicked back effect. A deep side part and a swooped up and back front are the focal points for this one. Pomade or vaseline were most likely used for styling. A pin stripe suit jacket, white shirt, and fairly narrow tie complete the fashionable look.

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This one is reminiscent of days gone by with a short length and curls all over that add body and bounce to otherwise fine looking hair.

Pennelope Ann Miller

She has pretty blonde locks that curl under around the bottom edge that ends just below the ears. This has a vintage Hollywood glamor appeal that is similar to a 1950's star like Marilyn Monroe. She is wearing a beaded purple dress.

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This is a classic picture of a family posing for the camera in front of vintage cars and a travel trailer. These people are sporting typical 1590's style.

1950's family

One man is sitting on the car holding a guitar and sporting a patterned sweater and high water pants with loafers. Two of the girls are wearing simple short sleeve button up shirts. The females all have short curly hair and the guys have short haircuts and are clean shaven. They've got the All-American look.

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Katy Perry is rocking her unique pink hair color and vintage Bettie Page bangs here at the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards.

Katy Perry

Her deep set bangs are very short and rolled under in a semi circular fashion. The sides are pulled back and held in place with bobby pins while the length comes down in easy curls. Her pink studded leather jacket resembles something a 1950's singing cowgirl may have worn. She is sticking to her fine retro form.

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Looking for a short vintage style hairdo that is easy care?

Pin-up Beauty

This look is classic 50's style starting with a pixie cut that has a side part with the ends curled under toward the face on one side and the bangs gently swoop up and over to the other side. The brunette color matches her brown eyes and the red lipstick completes the look.

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