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 shoulder length bob is soft and feminine with a vintage flair and the platinum blonde makes it so 1960's.

Anna Faris

Her bangs are blunt cut and shaped around her face. The bottom edge bends under just a tad with big loose curls that look more like waves. This makes the hairstyle look thicker and full of bounce. The hair color is complimentary to her fair skin. This picture comes from the "Late Show with David Letterman" on September 27, 2011.

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This bob has an influence from the past with rolled up curls around the bottom and a bright punchy color.

Courtney Davies

This hairstyle is very 50's with a modern edge. The top portion is smooth with light waves while the bottom contains brushed out curls. Starting with pin curls may be a good plan for this look followed by a round wire brush to style. Another option would be to use a curling iron and divide the hair into sections and then curl each row into opposite directions before using the brush. This photo comes from the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 100 Stars Night Out Viewing Party and Gifting Suite.

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This is a genuine vintage photograph from the 40's with a great example of a curly shoulder length bob with a side part.

1940's Blonde Woman

Her bangs are rolled up and back which was a popular look for this time period. They were often called victory rolls. The curls are big and soft and concentrated around the bottom of the hairstyle. Hot rollers help to achieve a look like this one. The curls go toward the face. Bright red lipstick was typical as well as suit dresses and shoulder pads.

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This retro 1950's hairstyle is gaining popularity for modern men hairstyles.

Bruno Mars

The sides are cut short and close to the scalp with the top being longer and the strands are combed up to create great height. This is the same type of style that John Travolta sported in Grease as Danny Zuko only minus the duck tail in front. The black horn rimmed glasses are right in step with the hot looks of days gone by.

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This photo comes from the 1950s when brides wore very traditional gowns and for first time brides, white was typical.

Vintage Bride

Her hair is barely visible being pulled straight back and probably done into a french roll or bun. A tiara that looks like a princess crown sits high on top of her head and her veil is pinned to the back of it. Her satin long sleeve dress has a high collar and very modest neckline. The bodice is form fitting and is hidden from view by the big bouquet of lilies. Bright red lipstick was in vogue then as well as very accentuated eyebrows.

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