Women ruled the silver screen and homefront with elaborateupdos, chicpixie cuts, and glamorouswaves.
Keep scrolling for 31 ’50s hairstyles that are having a major comeback.
Halle Berry’s version is updated for the 21st century.
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Ask your stylist for longer,face-framing layersto createbaby bangs.
Keep the sides and back cropped more closely to the scalp.
Today, plenty of red carpet ‘dos are still beautifully shaped and fluffed out.
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A favorite take on this look is Mandy Moore’s big, voluminous waves at the 2019 Emmys.
“Deep glamorous waves can seem super intimidating,” master colorist Kara Williams notes.
“Then, let your hair completely cool down from the hot tools before continuing to style.
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“Brush out with a paddle brush,” Williams adds.
Top off with a flexible hold hairspray like the Kristin Ess Ultra Fine Workable Hairspray.
We think Sandy fromGreasewould’ve loved this look (pre-Pink Ladies transition, of course).
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First, pull your hair back into alow bunorponytail.
Don’t worry about styling too muchthe scarf will do most of the work.
Then, he suggests tying the scarf around the neck, as pictured above.
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Here, Janelle Monae channels her inner ’50s starlet.
Don’t haveshort hair?
you’re free to fake this look with thefaux bob technique.
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Sarah Hyland’sbixie(aka bob pixie mashup) meshes the two decades elegantly with a shorter crop andwispy bangs.
Mary J. Blige wears a clean, modern hybrid of the beehive and a classicFrench twisthere.
Smooth out your backcombing, then pin it in the back to secure it.
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Next, set the entire look with a generous amount of hairspray.
As pictured above, side-swept bangs help update the look and keep it fresh.
The flowing look of the curls creates movement and softens the traditionalblunt bob.
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Flirty Ponytail
A simpler look that caught on in the ’50s was the ponytail.
Reincarnated, we love this modern, flirtatious pony on Zoey Deutch.
Pin-Up Bandana
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Go rockabilly-chic with a tied-upbandana.
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To begin, pull your hair back into an updo of choice.
Kate Winslet’s red carpet updo is a modernized version.
“Those patterns from the ’50s still translate to a great foundation for current hairstyles,” Papanikolas says.
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Tessa Thompson wears one elongated victory roll above her long, flowing strands.
“Hot rollers are a great tool for quick curls,” Williams says.
Start by setting the desired victory roll section with hot rollers.
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Once cool, brush out the curls.
Next, “wrap your hair around your finger at the desired height of your victory roll.”
To copy Thompson, you may need to bump the height a bit.
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“Slide your finger out carefully and pin it into place.”
Curly Pixie
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Acurly pixiecrop is both timeless and oh-so-modern.
Start by using your favorite product to create curl dimension instead of brushing out the hair.
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Then, apply somepomadeor styling paste.
If your hair is longer in front, lift the front sections back for a windswept appearance.
Showcase the volume by leaving the ends down and sleek instead of pinning them up.
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Lily Collins’s red carpet appearance in this look has kept it alive, relevant, and lust-worthy.
All Rolled Up
Stylized updos were worn by many women in service during the war.
It’s also much simpler than it looks.
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Braid a medium-sized section of hair in a classic braid and secure it at the end.
Loop the braid in a crown-like diagonal across the forehead.
Secure into place with a headband.
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Leave hair down or pull it back into a ponytail or bun for the final touches.
Soft Waves
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Soft, structured waves never go out of style.
Take care not to brush out the waves too much to keep the curls intact.
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If you’re feeling adventurous, you could wear a silk scarf to modernize the look.
Zoe Kravitz gives us a contemporary take with sexy, jagged edges.
Let the pins out, shake your curls, and you’re ready to hit the red carpet.
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Modern Beehive
Zendaya’s modern beehive is softer than the ’50s version.
Go light on the hairspray to allow flyaways to sneak through.
Working from top to bottom, form the iconic French twist shape.
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Leave a few face-framing strands loose by the ears for a soft, romantic effect.
This wavy bob follows the same general steps as #19, just with shorter strands.
Slick the hair back into a high ponytail, using lots ofgeland hairspray to smooth flyaways.
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Fan the tucked hair out over the back of the head and use a light coat of hairspray.
For example, Emma Roberts is serving up impeccable greaser vibes (Danny Zuko, anyone?)
with this slicked-back style.
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All you need is some gel and a pack of bobby pins to pull this off on chin-length hair.
Reminiscent of the classic poodle style, it featuresgoddess braidsand a low bun.
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