RSS
Hair Styles: 1920s-inspired Waves
Amber Katz
1920s-inspired Waves
In the Roaring '20s, hemlines rose -- and so did ladies' hairstyles. For the first time, short 'dos became popular, and there were a few ways to wear the rebellious new look.
Fast forward almost 100 years, and now modern ladies are resurrecting some of the favorite 1920s hairdos -- with a contemporary twist. Here are three favorites that work on a range of hair lengths and textures.
Flirty Finger-waves
Switching up the texture by adding finger waves feminized this more masculine short hair length in the 1920s. Want to channel a prohibition-era waved moment? Create the waves with a marcel iron (a three-pronged iron will also work), applying a bit of setting lotion first. After blow-drying, use a marcel iron to create waves in 3-inch sections. Spritz with hairspray, and then comb out for silent screen siren strands.
Be-banged Bob
A blunt bang right above the brows and a bob cut right below the ears is a nod to 1920s style that still looks chic today. This look is very flapper-fabulous, as it showcases beautifully sculpted cheekbones and a defined jawline. Sleekness is the key to this look; volume will produce a more 1960s effect. Don't want to commit to such a structured 'do? Simply tuck under the ends of longer locks and pin them up for a faux bob. Play some ragtime tunes for effect.
Horizontal Headband
Horizontal headbands had a moment in the '70s (Nicole Richie and Rachel Zoe are modern fans of this vintage look), but the hairstyle actually became popular in the 1920s. Invest in an inexpensive stretchy headband at your local drugstore in a bright shade for spring and you'll no doubt have to field whispered requests for bathtub gin. You're ready for a speakeasy!
Amber Katz is the founder and editor of Beauty Blogging Junkie, a pop-culture infused beauty blog. She contributes regularly to the New York Press and GirlfriendGetaways.com about must-have hair and beauty products.
Available at Amazon.com
Your Best Body Now: Look and Feel Fabulous at Any Age the Eat-Clean Way
Recent Fashion, Beauty & Style Articles
- Make Over Your Spring Skin Care
- Hair Styles: 1920s-inspired Waves
- Hair Color Trend: Brunettes Are Back
- Make Over Your Hair and Makeup for Spring
- Making Sense of Fashion Sense
- Hair Products: Do You Need His-and-hers?
- How to Wear Spring's Pastel Makeup
- Express Beauty: Get Gorgeous in No Time
- Get a Short Hairdo -- or Try One Virtually
- Styling a Ponytail Video
- Quick Ways to Create Texture and Volume Video
- Makeup Trend: Orange Lipstick
- Spring's Must-have Statement Jewelry
- Four Steps to a New Spring Look
- Four Ways to Fake Great Legs
- Celebrity Hair Comeback: The Farrah Flip
- The Modern Smoky Eye
- Beauty From the Inside Out
- Celebrity Style: Best Oscar Hair
- Kate Middleton: Royal Wedding Beauty
- Amanda Peet's Beauty Secrets
- Mix-and-match Your Wardrobe for Spring
- Switch up Your Hair Care Routine
- Find the Right Conditioner for Your Hair
- New Bang Trend: Center-parted Bangs
- Your Guide to Face Primers
- Simple Ways to Touch up Hair and Makeup
- Get Inspired by Fashion Icons
- All About the Gel Manicure
- Top Hair and Beauty Trends From the Oscars
- Updo? Can Do!
- Add Shine to Your Hair
- How to Get Gorgeous as You Sleep
- Winter Shorts
- Blond Pixies
- Hair and Makeup Trends: New York Fall Fashion Week
- Hair Trends: Chin-Length Bob
- Kate Walsh's Beauty Tips
- Get a Natural-looking Faux Tan
- The Best Hair and Beauty Trends From the Grammys
- Create Flawless Skin With Concealer
- Best Oscar Makeup
- New York Fashion Week Makeup Forecast
- New Hair Trends for Spring
- Add Color to Your Winter-weather Wardrobe
- Celebrity Hair Trend: Fake-out Hairstyles
- The Most Painless Way to Grow Out a Layered Bob
- How to Choose a Pixie Cut
- Celebrity Makeup for the Oscars
- Simple Steps for Healthy Skin and Hair
- Tailored Shirts at Off-the-rack Prices
- Hot Looks for Date Night
Copyright © 2011 Studio One Networks. All rights reserved.
