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 has a real vintage appeal with an edgy twist as one side is slightly longer than the other.

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An off center part separates the asymmetrical sides. The waves are soft and gentle. The bottom flips under just a touch. This photo comes from the Jameson Empire Awards 2011.

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This is a circa 1935 photograph of three older women that shows typical hairstyles and clothing.

1930s Women

The hair was typically worn short during this time and in a bob. One lady is wearing what looks like a white wool velour hat with a flower on one side and matching long white wool coat and she is carrying a black clutch purse. The other two ladies are wearing calico print dresses.

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This style is reminiscent of Hollywood glamor from days gone by. His style was very popular back in the 1940's with short sides and longer top that is combed up and back.

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Here is a great example of a 1920's bob hairstyle. This young girl has short bangs cut straight across with sides cut short as well.

1920s Bob

She is wearing a short jumpsuit that is flapper style with rows of feather-like fringe and ballet slippers. She is probably going to be in performing in some sort of production of that time and this is a pre-event photo of her standing out in the yard.

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This is a sweet look for a boy. This photo was taken in the 1940's and is a great example of a typical haircut for that time period.

1940's boy's haircut

There is a deep side part with the bangs combed up and back. The use of grease and Vaseline were common to achieve the greased up look. This little guy is sitting in a chair wearing short outfit that buttons up the front with collar.

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