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Step 1
Learn about '70s hairstyles. One hairstyle popular in the 70s was the feathered look worn by none other than Farrah Fawcett Major. For women, wearing the hair natural by blow-drying it out and letting it lay flat was another popular choice. But for men, and even some women, the mullet haircut was the way to go, which was leaving the hair long in the back, but cutting the front and sides short.
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Step 2
Decide the look you're going for. For a casual look to your hair, you can choose the 70s hairstyle of shag, which is having the hair cut into uneven layers to create a shaggy or sloppy appearance. But if you're trying to be elegant while choosing from a 70s hairstyle, you can go for a steam-set look, which adds curls at the base of shoulder-length hair while leaving the rest of the hair straight.
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Step 3
Determine the length of your hair. You can lean toward a bob cut for short hair, or add soft waves to your long hair through the use of hot rollers.
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Step 4
Try out your top 70s hairstyle picks. Using the shape of your face as a guide, style your hair with each 70s hairstyle you like, as well as the hairstyle that accomplishes the look you're going for (elegant or casual).
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Step 5
Seek help from a professional. For some hairstyles, styling it yourself may prove difficult. Search for photographs on the Internet of the style you're looking for and take the picture to a professional hairstylist.
