The Hairstyles for Men in 1950
The 1950s was a decade that offered an eclectic mix of hairstyles. Though it was considered to be a more conservative time in American history, many men, typically younger men, used their hair as a way to rebel. In addition, men often mimicked the styles worn by their favorite musicians or movie stars at the time. Some styles that became popular in the 1950s are even worn by men today. Does this Spark an idea?
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Pompadour
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The pompadour was a popular hairstyle in the 1950s that was typically fashioned by men who were into the rockabilly style. The rockabilly subculture focused around old fashioned rock n' roll music but also included artists and actors. The pompadour usually involved longer hair on the top with shorter sides and a slightly longer back. The front and top were styled upward with pomade or wax to hold the hair in place. It has recently become popular among the vintage culture and men interested in hot rod cars, American folk bands and rockabilly music.
Flattop or Crew Cut
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The flattop or crew cut hairstyle was popular among more conservative adult men in the 1950s. Many famous and important figures from that decade sported the flat top hairstyle, including astronaut Gus Grissom and baseball player Rodger Maris. The top of the head featured a flat style of hair that was usually no more than 1/2 inch in length. The sides were either cut extremely short or down to the skin. The style has been very common in members of the military for decades because of its short, maintenance-free style.
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Ducktail
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The ducktail hairstyle was popular among younger men in the 1950s. It was called the ducktail because the sides of the hair were brushed to the back of the head and flipped into a shape that looked similar to a duck's tail. To accomplish the look, a man would have to use a large amount of grease to tease the hair and have it lay a certain way, as there were no hairdryers back then. The style was mostly fashioned by greasers and became a symbol of rebellion or nonconformity.
Sideburns
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Sideburns became another popular element to a man's hairstyle in the late 1950s. The sideburns were often paired with a pompadour or ducktail style and typically cut an inch from the ear. This style was fashioned by a number of musicians and movie stars including James Dean and Elvis, who sported a wide variety of sideburns over a long period of time.
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