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 vintage photo of a couple from the 1920's shows a perfect example of the bob with finger waves.

1920's Wavy Bob

A side part is where the side swept bangs begin and they are close to the scalp with defined waves. Bobby pins were usually used on wet hair at night to hold the shape for morning when they were removed. The length is just below the ears. You might also like this picture from the same time period: 1920's Wavy Bob.

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Reminiscent of 1940's hairstyles, Dita likes to wear her black locks in soft waves with the ends curled  under just like glamor women of the past did.

Dita Von Teese

A deep side part makes a perfect starting point for a big swoop of style with the bangs being pushed up and back. This is a lovely 'do for those who love a touch of vintage and have shoulder length strands.

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This one is medium length and vintage inspired with soft curls around the bottom and the sides are brought up and back for a partial updo.

holly Madison

The side zig zag part shows the dark roots which could be done deliberately for an element of design. This is a bang-less style to show off the facial features. Her party dress is black and white with a yellow sash with bow around the waist here at the 2nd Annual "Hollybowl" at Lavo Nightclub in Las Vegas on February 6.

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This is a vintage photo showing a young woman with pixie grow out.

Pixie

Pixie / HairStyleTwist

The bouffant and pixie were winding down at the end of the 60s into the 70s. This style shows a touch of influence from that era as the top rear is back combed a bit to add slight height and the sides are short. She has a side part and the bangs are pulled to one side and held in place with a simple bobby pin. The length is just at the bottom of the ears. A touch of layering around the bottom allows the strands to fall into place. It's fun to look at old pics for hairstyle ideas.

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This is a cute style from days gone by. Girls often wore their hair similar to this in the 1940's.

Vintage Girl

Vintage Girl / HairStyleTwist

The sides are pulled back and twisted as they direct back to a bow where they are secured. This little grade school girl has a middle part and is bang-less. Curls fall softly down her back. The plaid bow matches the check pattern in her dress.

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