50’s hairstyle for women and men

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50’s hairstyle is associated with Hollywood’s retro chic – the world’s center of cinema. The 1950s were a period of experimentation with regard to haircuts. It was the time after the Second World War.

Vivien Leigh as Scarlet O’Hara in “Gone With the Wind” becomes a symbol of the chic of the 50s and 40s hairstyle

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The world being liberated from Nazism and austerity began to pay more attention to style and appearance. The need for luxury and abundance has turned into a desire for a glamorous look.

Naturally curly hair is easy to style in the 50s hairstyle

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And since the hairstyle is an essential part of the appearance, we focused on the hair. Modern stylists at the time were Alexandre de Paris and Raymond Bessone.

The headband is one of the main accessories for a retro chic look

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The French have, in fact, invented most 50s hairstyles. They then exported them to Hollywood. Their unique style is remarkable even today! High fashion has resurrected.

The French have, in fact, invented most of the 50’s hairstyles

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The bouffante, staggered and curly hairstyle was the hit of the season. For men, it was the pompadour voluminous or the hair carefully brushed. And gel, always gel to keep her hair in shape!

Nowadays, the romantic curls and the bold pompadour are still very popular

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The fashion of the 50’s is still current. Nowadays, the romantic curls and the audacious pompadour are still very popular. The hairdressers have created hundreds of variations of the classic 50 hairstyle.

The retro chic of this hairstyle is often accompanied by accessories such as headband, flower or lace

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So, take a look at the Hollywood retro chic which is at the same time more contemporary than ever! The teen culture appeared at the time of the 50s.

The double forehead bun is obligatorily fixed by gel or fixative

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Fashion suddenly became bigger and more popular than it was before the war. It was accessible to everyone, not just adults.

The fringe of the 50’s is usually voluminous and symmetrical

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This characteristic was valid for the hairstyle also as an essential element of fashion. If an actor or singer had a chic cut, teenages were the first to see and appreciate.

The poodle cut is for those who would like to emphasize their elegance

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Physical appearance was then crucial for the career of popular people. For girls, short haircuts have become really trendy. They were popularized by actress Audrey Hepburn in her first film “Roman Holiday” (1953).

Audrey Hepburn popularized the short hairstyle for women who feel comfortable with a bold cut

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Her fine stylized hair in soft curls impressed the audience in North America as well as in Europe. It is a 50s hairstyle very easy to maintain.

The hair style Audrey Hepburn is adopted today by dozens of women

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She is practical and daring. The cup illustrates femininity in an eccentric way. Not necessarily need to have long hair to feel beautiful!

Modern and practical 50s hairstyle with braid for medium length hair

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The cut emphasizes the features of the face and its beauty a little nonchalant. The retro chic of this haircut has been appreciated by many other Hollywood actresses like Mia Farrow and Goldie Hawon.

Marilyn Monroe became a symbol of sex and feminity with her poodle-type gold earrings

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She said “I want to be wonderful!” And her unique hairstyle is an essential part of her success

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The other 50s hairstyle, which is still modern today, is made of poodle-type curls. The Hollywood star who has become a symbol of this feminine cut is the actress Norma Jean, popular with her pseudonym Marilyn Monroe.

Marilyn’s original style was immersed by hundreds of women at the time and nowadays

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The star of “Some like it hot” and many other films become classics has amazed the world with its blond curls. His hairstyle marks the elegance, the tenderness and also the audacity of his personality.

Italian hairstyle for women type 50s, photo by Verity Jane Smith

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The poodle cut is for those who would like to emphasize their sexuality as Marilyn. The records of her interviews testify that she said, “I want to be wonderful!” The abundant lux that characterizes her hairstyle is desirable for every woman who loves to enchant others.

Partial bun with romantic curls for an irresistible charm

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The French hat is always fashionable and adds retro chic to this cut, photo by Iuliana Cristina Popescu

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Long poodle type loops are a variation of the Marilyn Monroe hairstyle. They are related to the hippie style that became popular in the 60s. They contribute to a look that is both romantic and nonchalant.

The voluminous ponytail is combined with typical glasses and headband for the 50’s

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The retro chic of this hairstyle is often accompanied by accessories such as headband, flower or lace. This is the case where the curls form a tail of the horse or a half-tail.

The long curls are quite elegant even without accessories and a lot of makeup

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The headband is big or small in all colors. However, the most favorite shades by fans of the 50s hairstyle appear to be white and black. These are the colors associated with the golden age of Hollywood and its retro chic.

This retro chic hairstyle emphasizes the beauty of the woman’s neck and ears

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Gold and more rarely red are also good choices for hairstyles like a horse’s tail. They emphasize the elegance of the woman’s neck, ears and shoulders. That’s why pillows are suitable accessories for this type of stylized hair.

The staggered hair is of American origin. Their original charm has attracted hundreds of teenagers who want to have a voluminous 50s hairstyle. The floors make hair easy to stylize. Add volume using the hair dryer and a round brush. Fixative is required for a finished look!

Clark Gable with his love Carole Lombard – a couple highly appreciated by the Hollywood elite for his style

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The 50s retro chic Hollywood hairstyle for men was popularized by famous actors like Clark Gable (“Gone with the Wind”, 1939). Her appearance was enough to see women faint even during the 50s and now!

Carefully brushed and fixed hair is the hallmark of the Clark Gable look and symbolizes the elegance of the 50’s and 40’s

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One of the secret ingredients of his success? Hair a little curly and brushed attached with gel or ointment. It’s a masculine hairstyle and at the same time elegant. The abundant lux it radiates has been a huge attraction for girls who appreciate men with style.

Elvis Presley popularized the pompadour hairstyle that seems to keep an eternal attraction

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The Hollywood stars – James Dean and Elvis Presley – had the same effect on women as Gable. Dean and Presley have popularized the pompadour hairstyle. Its nonchalant appearance seems to keep an eternal attraction.

Nonchalant and elegant hair has a strong effect on girls

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Their hairstyle is indeed a mix between rock and romanticism. The mix between masculinity and tenderness is the key feature of this type of retro chic cut. It has been refreshed by singer and popular artist Justin Bieber.

The free and bold pompadour of James Dean gives him a charming appearance of boy who does not want to grow up

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His coq sport hairstyle is a contemporary variation of the Elvis style haircut. There are also even more daring options like the 50s partially shaved hairstyle.

Canadian singer Justin Bieber is a fan of the Presley and Dean style look

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The hair on both sides of the head is very short and the middle part is longer. The ways to style are yours to decide. Do not forget the hairspray! This is the only thing obligatory regarding this hairstyle.

Pompadour combined with partially shaved hairstyle for a modernized 50s cut

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In short, the retro chic of the 50s hairstyle is always in fashion. Fixed or free loops and volume are essential features for elegant girls’ cut.

The 50s hairstyle for men has been adopted by people of various origins

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Headbands and flowers, like lace, are pretty accessories for a finished look. The boys opt for pompadour style hairstyles and brushed hair.

The rock and punk style of today has its origins in the 50s, photo by Dvora¹

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In any case, the gel or fixative is indispensable to the luxuries of the years after the war. Charming masculinity and aristocratic elegance go hand-in-hand with the daring fashion riot.

Make the retro chic hairstyle for men yourself, it’s easy!

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Retro chic is often combined with leather clothing for a clean look

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So, the 50s hairstyle is easy to make, practical and charming. What do you expect? Experiment freely with our Hollywood retro chic ideas and impress yourself and everyone. Good luck!

Charming masculinity and aristocratic elegance go hand-in-hand with the daring fashion riot

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