1970s Disco Hairstyles
The disco era of the 1970s introduced bell bottom jeans and flamboyant hair. In comparison to the shorter styled hair of the 1960s, the '70s were all about long, straight hair. The '70s disco hairstyles were slightly different from the standard '70s fashion. The disco lights on the dance floor required flashier clothes and hair. Does this Spark an idea?
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Long and Straight
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One of the hallmarks of the 1970s was long straight hair. This straight hair was severe, parted in the middle and usually without bangs. This hairstyle was a popular hairstyle for both hippies and disco enthusiasts. Men sported a similar straight hairstyle that was also straight, long and parted in the middle.
Feathered
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Feathered hair was another mainstay of the disco '70s. This hairstyle was heavily layered with a center part. Women curled the front backward away from the face. Relatively flat on top, most of the volume was on the sides. This look required a ton of hairspray to keep it perfectly feathered throughout the day. Men in the 1970s also sported a version of this feathered hairstyle. The difference is that the hair was kept shorter and was not as stiff.
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Shag
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The shag hairstyle originated in the 1970s. It was a popular look for disco dancers. This was a messy hairstyle that came in various lengths, for men and for women. The standard 1970s shag hair style was medium-length, heavily layered and parted in the middle. The heavy layers results in hair that had a lot of volume on top and was thin on the bottom. Some women clipped up the sides with clips to keep it out of their faces while disco dancing.
Afro
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The Afro hairstyle made a strong presence among African-American men and women during the 1970s disco era. While it was more common among men than women, both genders sported this revolutionary hairstyle. It was both a political statement and a way of wearing the hair In its natural texture. There were different forms of the Afro, some huge and eye-catching and others smaller and compact.
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