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Many pictures from the 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s to help with your search for vintage hairstyles and other helpful information from that time period.

1940's Victory Rolls

This is a lovely partial updo worn by a young woman in the 1940's.


This photo is authentic from that decade. The sides of her hairstyle are pulled back and then curled forward into rolls! The back is down and reaches the collar. The bangs are stacked on top of the forehead in a tuft. She is wearing period clothes and a corsage for a special event. Her dress has embroidery. Red lipstick was typical and a standard feminine statement. The Victory Roll was a popular style post WWII and a patriotic way to celebrate the success of the war for the Allies.

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BeeHive Updo

What a great beehive updo that has all the charm of the 1960's but with a modern twist.

BeeHive Updo

This hairstyle has plenty of height and has quite the wow factor. This model has dark brown locks and an off center part with bangs that are pulled over to the side up and over the forehead. The are super straight and stiff with hair product. The dangle down the side for an asymmetrical look. The strands on the crown are pulled back and over a form that give the high lift necessary for this style. Back combing also helps to give more oomph. Super cute 'do that is perfect for a party or anytime.

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1940's Couple Hairstyles

This is a nice example of a couple posing for a picture on a 1940's Christmas card!


The woman has dark hair that is pulled back on the sides and left longer in the back. The bottom of her ears show. The top section has a twist that comes down over the forehead like a dip. It also has a few waves that add softness and interest. Her lipstick is dark and most likely red. Her white blouse has lace and details. Her husband has the typical clean cut look with a deep side part and a deliberate finger wave on top. Both of them have no stands near the face! Their picture looks a postage stamp on the front of the card that has holy and a ribbon that says: Seasons Greetings. A very nice All American look that was very typical in the 40's.

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Typical 1930's Men's Hairstyle

This is a great period photo with a perfect example of how men in the 1930's wore their hair!


His haircut is short and manicured. The sides are cut above the ears. An off center part is deliberate. Pomade helps with styling for a bit of a greasy look and holds strands in place. The bangs are pushed back and up off the face.

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Vintage Twisted Updo

We have a lovely vintage updo that showcases many twists that are placed throughout this 1940's style.

Vintage Twisted Updo

The length in the back is brought up and twisted around like a bow and secured in the middle with a section of hair. Two other sections are brought up the top in the front and small rolls are added there. This is an unusual and out of the ordinary 'do. It's classy and formal but can be dressed down.

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