Women's Hairstyles: 1950 - Present

Are you creative with your hair style? Do you sport a current style or more past related style? Hair styles are some people's way of expressing their independence and uniqueness. Look at how much the styles have changed over the years and think about what the styles will be like another 10 or 20 years from now.

1950 - The popular style in this period was the 'bouffant' which is when the hair is piled on the head and hanging down on the sides. Also popular was the 'beehive' which we all know! It is an elaborately teased and lacquered version of the 'big hair' style. Audrey Hepburn was known for this style in 'Breakfast at Tiffanys.' This style is no longer popular but that doesn't mean you won't see someone sporting it!

1960 - The revolutionary style of the 60's was Vidal Sassoon who introduced the 5-point, asymmetric, geometric and the ever popular 'bob cut.' The bob was very popular with young women and is still one of the most prevailing haircuts. You can easily do this style yourself or ask your hairstylist to do it for you. Find a picture of a bob cut that you like and show it to your stylist.

1980 - Hairstyles in this era were mostly large. The decade began with the Purdey cult hair cut.This cut was a version of a slick bob with a definitive back neckline contour. Princess Diana wore this hairstyle at her engagement. Basically 'big hair' was the style. Even people with short hair had big hair. Some people to do this day still style their hair this way. If you prefer this style, you can easily do it yourself or you can have your stylist do it for you.