vintage hairstyles

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

During the early 1900's woman generally had long hair but often wore it up to keep it out of the way of chores as a practical measure.

Early 1900s Updo

A deep and deliberate side part separates the two sides. Her hair is naturally wavy and somewhat kinky. It was probably difficult to control this trait but pulling it back and into a bun helped to manage the bushiness. You can barely see a barrette that is used to secure the rear portion. She is not wearing a stitch of make-up. Her white gauzy cotton blouse has a modest v-neck with ruffles lining it.

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The 1950's were a time of "Happy Days" when many would argue that life was much simpler. This is an original vintage graduation photo of a girl with a typical hairstyle of this era.

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The 70s were known for the "no style" hairstyle, when long and super straight hair was the in thing and wearing a thin headband across the forehead was hot fashion.

70s Headband

This young woman has an off center part and no-bangs as the teal blue headband holds the strands off of the face and in place. There is a big flower placed on one side that adds a touch of whimsy and also a true retro charm that is reminiscent of the flower child. She has bleach blonde color that stands out against her suntan skin tone. Her brightly colored short sleeve top is a perfect choice to go with the whole look.

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What a great old family portrait photo from the 1940's showing the hairstyles and fashions for men, women, and children from that era.

1940's Family

The father is wearing a pin stripe double breasted suit with a tie and has a slicked back short hairstyle. The mother has medium brown hair that is shoulder length and she has a side part. A clip holds the bangs over to one side and soft looking glam curls typical of this time period decorate the sides. She is wearing a long sleeve blouse and skirt. Their daughter sits on their laps in the middle and has a cute little short hairstyle with one side ponytail. Her bangs are cut very short and are curled as well as the sides.

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This great hairstyle that is reminiscent of the flower child from the 1960's when flowers were handed out as a symbol of peace and love on Haight Ashbury.

Flower Child

This woman has long dirty blonde hair with a thin braid that comes across the forehead like a headband and she has small yellow flowers placed around the front. She is fair skinned with blue eyes and is wearing very little make-up. This was typical of this decade.

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