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The Gibson Girl Hairstyle
"For the early years of the 20th century, the Gibson Girl hairstyle was one of the most popular among women of the middle and upper classes. Gibson Girl hairstyle is fluffy bouffant that adds beautiful yet whimsical focus to the wearer's face, enhancing their features in an effortless manner. The first decade of the 20th century is characterized by the transition from confined styles to looser top knots often held in place with barrettes and bows." -
Bobs
"The Jazz decade saw the first bobs ever. Irene Castle is responsible for creating a trend that would become a staple of the golden years. It was the short bob with straight and curled sides. Louise Brooks accentuate this hairstyle by adding feminine touches such as headbands,beads, hats, and even feathers attached to a hairband." -
Marcel Waves
"Marcel waves were styled after french stylists Francios Marcel. The way they'd create the look was by using an old-fashioned heat iron that would crease the hair into a wavelike pattern and then pinch it into an S-shaped curl at the crease. They would use a special pomade and bobby pins to keep the curls in place." -
"Peekaboo" or "Femme Fatale" waves
In the 1940s the most popular hairstyle at the time was the "peekaboo" or "femme fatale" waves. This hairstyle encouraged women to feel more mysterious and sensual. -
The Italian Cut or Marylin Monroe Look
"In the 1950s, short hairstyles were trending again. The "Italian cut" featured tousled pinned back curls and head scarves were also a popular accessory thanks to Audrey Hepburn. Other styles that were used during those years were the Marylin Monroe look which were short fringes sleek chignons, and the french pleat. -
1960s
The 60s brought a political,musical and sexual revolution and hair followed suit. The boyish look was back; and girls wore short hair with long straight fringes or bowl haircuts and had stick-thin frames, just like model Twiggy. -
1970s
In the 70s women were wearing their hair long, layered with bouncy waves and a flick. Highlights started making an appearance too for that sun-kissed look -
1980s
In the 1980s the layers were taken to another level, with short hair on top, and choppy feathered hair at the sides and back. Perms became particularly popular from 1986 onward. -
1990s
90s hair was so straight. This hairy mess was worn long without a layer in sight, and with a fringe. -
2000s
The 200s sported different kinds of hairstyles. The lustrous bob, ultra-long cuts, pin-straight and glossy dos were seen frequently. Long slightly messy,just out of bed hair was what women liked to wear. -
2010s
The lob haircut was popular in the 2010s. Along with ombre hair, it became popular to add just a touch of color with dip-dyed hair.