Popularized by icons like Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe.
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The 50s was a dynamic era of change, including hairstyles.
Keep scrolling to see some of the best looks that are trending today.
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To get the look, leave pillow rollers in overnight.
Victory rolls
Victory rolls were iconic during WWII and can be seen in many ’50s Hollywood films.
The hairstyle is named after the horizontal rolling aviation maneuver that symbolized celebration or winning at the time.
(They dont have to be the exact same size on either side.)
Fun fact: The bouffant inspired the beehive hairstyle, which it is often mistaken for.
A lot of hairspray was used to keep the hairstyle in place.
The bee hive
The ’50s were an era of wigs and volume.
In both categories, nothing beats the bee hive.
Aretha Franklin and Jackie O. were seen donning the look.
This versatile cut favors any face because the curls frame the cheeks and forehead.
Pixie cut
Short hair made a name for itself in the fifties.
Gamine looks were boyish or elfish hairstyles that showed that women could be feminine even with more practical cuts.
The pixie cut is known for being short in the back and sides but longer in the front.
Some people had bangs, while others went with a spikier look.
It regained popularity in the ’50s thanks to pin-up girl Betty Grable and rock n roll entertainer Elvis Presley.
The length can be anywhere from the nape of the neck to just below the shoulder.
