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.

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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This is a great modern example of a 60's hairstyle complete with headband and bouffant-ish flair without the crazy height.

Tulsa contostavlos 

Tulisa Contostavlos Launches Her New fragrance "The Female Boss" at the Perfume Shop in London and she shows us this nostalgic hairstyle, The bang area is swept to the side and then tucked behind one ear. A thin headband holds the strands in place. Back combing provides the lift behind the band and the top layer is smoothed and directed toward the back. This is a straight style all the way to the ends that are curled. The color is pretty brunette and her skin tone is tan. Her bright red/orange lipstick shows off a bright white smile. The black eyeliner is in keeping with 1960's style and so is her black, red, and white check shirt dress.

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What a great vintage look complete with hat and fringes of hair peeking out underneath.

Jocelyn Marsh

The cloche hat was originally made from felt and they conformed to the head for a snug fit. They were worn low on the forehead close to the eyes. Different types of these fashion accessories were popular depending on the season and the time of day or occasion.

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Here is a great example of flapper girl style circa 1920. She has the long waisted dress, long beaded necklaces, headband with feather, and black lace tights.

flapper girl

A short wavy bob was all the rage during this time period. A forehead band with a medallion in the front and a single feather sticking straight up is the perfect accompaniment for the costume. The cigarette holder is a must also.

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The one is full of vintage charm and looks lovely for a dressy occasion.

Milla Jovovich

Milla Jovovich has a side part and a cowlick up front that works into this style nicely. The bangs swoop up and over where they flip up and off to the side. The ends of this bob curl under and hit the neck just under the ear. This style is mostly smooth and straight with a touch of curl toward the face.

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