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.

This one gets it's inspiration from decades in the past and what better way to dress it up for any special occasion.

Julianne Hough

A defined spiral curl frames each side of her face. A side part and a swooped up and over bang keep the strands off of the face. What a beautiful way to style shoulder length hair for holiday parties, school dances, or any formal event. The curl on her right side is formed by holding a curling iron vertically and twisting toward the face while on the left side the same is true however the bangs are curled away and toward the back. Her lovely golden blonde color along with deep red lipstick add to the vintage appeal.

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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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This updo has vintage appeal with a section that is twisted up to resemble a rose bud placed at the temple on one side for an asymmetrical look.

Dita Von Teese

An artful hairpiece can be purchased to add as an accessory that would contribute to a look like this one. Her black hair is parted on the side and smoothed back for a sleek look. A simple bun would be a great way to finish off the back of this hairstyle. She is wearing a black dress here at the 2011 MOCA Gala – "An Artists Life Manifesto."

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Here is a great example of a 1930's man and his haircut. This vintage photo shows how the wave was used to lift the top up with pomade or oil.

1930s man

A side part was popular as the long bangs were pushed up and finger styled into a couple a waves that created height. The sides are short and shaved close the scalp above the ears. This is a young gentleman is in his late teens or early twenties.

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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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