Fact Sheet
1950s Girls' Hairstyles
World War II was over and life was good. It was the 1950s. Hairstyles of the day for women reflected their new-found independence and wealth.
Poodle
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This short early 1950s hairstyle was designed to frame the face. A perm was required to achieve the all-over curls look.
Pixie
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The Pixie was made popular by Audrey Hepburn in the mid 1950s. The short style consisted of swept bangs and pin curls to frame the face.
Beehive
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The Beehive found popularity in the late 1950s. The look is achieved by setting medium-length hair in large rollers, then sweeping the hair into a spiral shape on top of the head. Hairspray is applied heavily to keep the style in place.
Bouffant
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This hairstyle is achieved by backcombing the hair at the crown and smoothing loose hair over the front. Hairspray was used to hold the puffy hair in place.
Ponytail
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A single ponytail secured at the lower crown of the head was a popular style in the 1950s. Tying a scarf around the base of the tail was a common accessory.
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