60s hairstyles

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Looking for a great way to turn a bob hairstyle into a retro hairdo? Here is a cute look using a headband. This is a very short version of this time-less and popular "do." Hair is cut at chin length and bangs are cut straight across just hitting the eyebrow and then graduating slightly at the sides. This is a great style for a narrow face bringing width to it. The strands on the top are back combed with the top layer smoothed over to get the look of a bouffant and then a wide headband is placed. What a great way to turn a simple bob into a retro 60's look.

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Women of the 60's who wanted a more conservative version of the big bouffant opted for a tamed down puffy hairdo like this one. In the 40's and 50's many gals pulled their locks up in the back and this practice carried over to the 60's for some. Ratting the top portion and then smoothing over the top layer gave height as we see here and then the back was secured into an updo. Lots of Aquanet hairspray was used to keep those strands in place.

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The shag hairstyle began in the late 60's and was strong into the early 70's. This photograph was taken around 1970 and shows the hair and fashion that was hot during this time with men and women. This young woman's hairstyle has the typical hourglass shape that came from the transformation of the bouffant which was full and round on top. Then, the fringes of longer pieces that came down the neck and flipped up, just like the Florence Henderson hairdo from the Brady Bunch, made the shag just that.

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It is no secret that the 60's influence is here showing up in today's hairstyles. Kimberely Walsh is shown here with a very trendy look. She has a unique headband that is black and has a chain link appearance. It is fancy enough to dress up an outfit for a special occasion or holiday party. Her long locks are loosely curled around the bottom while being sleek and straight around the crown which is lifted up with a bouffant. Many celebrities are adopting this retro style which is popular now and will be into 2008. So, if you are looking for a great semi-formal style that is worn long and down, this may be a good option.

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Now here is some classic retro style. This woman is sporting a 60's style bouffant in the early 70's. Some women at the turn of this decade were still liking the hairstyles of the previous one. It was considered a bit crazy to go for some red hair color. Short and poofy was the trend. Check here for some bouffant how to information. Now, you gotta dig that coat with the brown faux fir and black leather which was actually all new fashion for the 70's.

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