Crazy Hairstyles for Women in the 1950s
The 1950s was a time of flamboyant and glamorous hairstyles. From the greaser hairstyle for men to the poodle cut for women, the 1950s boasted bold looks. Some of the more crazy styles for women included the bouffant and the beehive, requiring hours of teasing, backcombing and styling products to achieve. Celebrities who influenced the popular hairstyles included James Dean, Doris Day, Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren. Does this Spark an idea?
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The Early 1950s
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In the early 1950s, teenage girls swept their hair back into dramatic pony tails and women cut their hair shorter and shorter. As haircuts got shorter and shorter, suddenly the pixie cut with short curls framing the face was all the rage, made famous by stars such as Audrey Hepburn. Men were influence by James Dean and others, beginning to wear sideburns and the "duck butt" hairstyle.
Bottle Blondes and the Poodle Cut
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As the decade gave way to more elaborate styling, girls ran out for bottles of bleach trying to replicate the looks sported by Marilyn Munroe and Jane Mansfield. The poodle cut was a luxury obtained by going to the salon and having your hair set in feminine curls as worn by Lucille Ball.
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The Bouffant
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Toward the end of the 1950s, hairstyles grew more outrageous as women sought out more and more glamorous stylings. The bouffant hairstyle was made famous by Jackie Kennedy and remained in style until 1963 when President Kennedy was assassinated.
The Beehive
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Along with the bouffant, the beehive gained popularity toward the end of the 1950s as women competed to create the highest hair-do. These hairstyles were signified by hair piled high upon the head, curled, backcombed and teased until it resembled a beehive on top of the head.
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References
- Photo Credit hair styling image by MAXFX from Fotolia.com
