OldHollywood hairencompasses styles from the golden ages of 1920 to 1960 and have remained timeless for good reason.
The hair was loaded with volume, face-framing curls, and sleek shapes that held for hours on end.
The shape of your hairhow that volume falls around the faceis what you want to emphasize for dramatic effect.
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Side Parts
A dramaticside partis a detail you’ll notice in most Old Hollywood hairstyles.
Especially inshorter cuts, those minor details have a major impact.
Asymmetrical Bob
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Asymmetrical bobsare great for any pop in of hair texture.
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Flapper Bob
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This1920smicro-bob is a quintessential old-Hollywood look.
When your roots are naturally kinky or curly, smoothing the roots can be a tandem effort.
To add that Old Hollywood flare to a longer length, focus on the ends.
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That soft but curled fall still gives the hair a lot of body and bounce.
But what if we told you it doesn’t always need to be placed at the crown?
The curls have less structure but the body and face framing side sweep are still there.
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Her dark red lip and tousled texture are a modern play on the old classics of Hollywood beauty.
To finish, fluff out with an extra wide tooth comb.
Direct the curl in your side part away from the face and continue in that direction throughout.
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The larger the barrel, the softer the finish.
Bubble Bob
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Bubbled ends can also give your bob an Old Hollywood appearance.
The smooth, straight root gives the ends their emphasis.
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Blunt Bob
Blunt bobsare excellent for recreating Old Hollywood style.
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