Rockabilly’s Rise to Fame The rockabilly hairstyle came about in the 1950s during the era of rock and roll with icons such as Elvis Presley sporting the style. But what made this style so popular was the era in itself. The 50s was a time […]
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The Appeal of Pinup Hair
Pinup is a uniquely American art form that began to gain popularity in the 1900’s, and immediately influenced the way society saw beauty. The Pinup Girl concept was brought into the publishing and advertizing industry at a time where it could be viewed in magazines […]
Peek-a-Boo with a Bang
Veronica Lake became famous in the 1940s for her roles in Sullivan’s Travels and American film Noir movies such as The Blue Dahlia. But she is most famous for her image; that of a femme fatale with her hair always covering one eye and sleek […]
The Original Bombshell: Brigitte Bardot
Brigitte Bardot was one of the first foreign stars to gain recognition in America—her films provided a major breakthrough for the release of French films to English-speaking audiences. People couldn’t keep their eyes off of her voluminous, unkempt blonde hair, and her bombshell style has […]
Going Mod for an Icon: Twiggy
Twiggy is a fashion and hair icon that is known for her long lashes, doe eyes, thin frame, and above all, that short hair. After the hair fashion of the early sixties—characterized by the long hair and deep bangs of the music chicks like Marianne […]
Audrey Hepburn’s French Pleat
Audrey Hepburn’s French pleat – also known as the French twist – has been named the most influential hairstyle and is one of the most popular updos asked for in salons. Breakfast at Tiffany’s put French pleat on the map, and nearly 50 years later, […]
Vintage Makes a Comeback: The Rockabilly – Part 2 of 2
(See Part 1 to learn how the rockabilly came about.) The Modern Twist The rockabilly hairstyle continues to influence hairstyles today, from social events to everyday wear. On the red carpet, you’ll see celebrities with their hair pushed back at the front, sometimes a little bit […]