What Were The Trendiest Hairstyle In The Year You Were Born? - Part 1

There Are Of Course Some That We Love, And Some We Wish We Could Forget...

For sure, over the years popular hairstyles have come and gone and when we look back at the must-have hairstyles that were in the 20s, 40s,60s, and beyond, the results you find comes well mixed. Thereafter, some were universally flattering, while others were making a comeback as also some others will have you asking what we were thinking about.

Take a walk down memory lane with 95 years of the most desired dos, from short and sweet to long and bohemian as the one particular cut that you still won’t believe has come back in style. It may be that you will find some inspiration for your next cut and who knows these looks will certainly bring on nostalgia. Here we take a look at those memorable looks which were the rage the year you were born. 

1925: Brushed Out Waves

Brushed out waves gave actresses like Mary Pickford, the feminine silhouette as soft and ethereal as the early films this style was worn for. 

1926: Browband

This style was dubbed the headache band as a thin sometimes jewelled piece of fabric worn around the forehead and not exactly an appealing accessory nickname to look chic. 

1927: Blunt Bangs

Blunt bangs framed the face as the total opposite of the era’s fluffier looks in the most literal way possible. 

1928: Bright Red Hair

Henna sales went through the roof when the public heard that movie star Clara Bow dyed her hair red even though films were in black and white. 

1929: Eton Crop

Josephine Baker one of the most famous wearers of the Eton crop, rocked her stunning slicked-down style with a kiss curl as also the thin swirl of hair on her forehead intended to add a touch of femininity. 

1930: Finger Waves

Finger waves were a heavily styled look as the style is still as stunning nowadays as it was then giving softness to sharp crisp bob haircuts. 

1931: Shingle Cut

So popular during the 20s and 30s was Louise Brooks showing off her thin eyebrows, bee-stung lips, as well as chic angular bob cut with swooping ends. 

1932: Waves Pulled Low

Preferring to pull their hair tight and low into a dramatic do are these unlike the looser styles of the decade like many women including Greta Garbo. 

1933: Deep Side Part

The deep side part was beloved by stars including Carole Lombard as well as millions of women alike as a trend that has yet to go out of style. 

1934: Soft Sculpted Waves

Taking hold of trend lovers during the mid-1930s, were the delicately shaped waves a la Marlene Dietrich. 

1935: Marcel Wave

Worn by the likes of Jean Harlow among many other actresses, is similar to the finger waves, the Marcel wave that was highly styled. Often credited for inventing the technique, hairdresser Marcel Grateau involves using hot curling tongs giving the hair deep defined waves. 

1936: Pin Curls

As they were worth it, pin curls have taken wearers a long time to properly accomplish as each piece is literally twirled into a circle to set the curl. 

1937: Rolled and Tucked

Among other actresses, Dorothy Lamour touted the less curly style where hair comes rolled into the neat silhouette. 

1938: Updo With Flowers

Popularising elegantly accenting hairstyles with flowers specifically white gardenias, is Billie Holiday’s stardom though she was known primarily for her iconic voice. 

1939: Curled Pigtails

Judy Garland helped popularise the curly pigtail look as she was starring in the most famous role as Dorothy in 1938’s wildly popular Wizard of Oz. 

1940: Half-Updo

Featuring a throwback Southern belle look with rolled back hair, Vivien Leigh is famous for the portrayal of Scarlett O’Hara in the Gone with the Wind. 

1941: Snoods

This headpiece made of cloth or yarn held women’s hair away from their neck as it was worn during World War ll by women employed in factories. 

1942: Glam Pin Curls

Stars like Betty Grable brought pin curls and finger waves to the next level with bold blonde hair, red lipstick, and fun fashion as they were not content to keep things basic. 

1943: Peekaboo Bangs

Stars like Veronica Lake had ushered hairstyles with female Fatale at the forefront of both fashion and cinema that hid just one eye for an air of mystery. 

1944: Soft Waves

Like Barbara Stanwyck’s delicate curls and waves, it brought softness to thick bangs and long bobs. 

A Bit More In The Next Post

The drama is still on and the hairstyles are plenty to be noted. This one may be your choice for the day.