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But one of the city’s key historical innovations that often gets overlooked is the beehive hairstyle.
Made popular by Chicago salon owner Margaret Vinci Heldt, this hairstyle broke the low-volume norms of its time.
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The inspiration behind Heldt’s ideation was to create a style that could fit under her beloved fez hat.
She specializes in high-design and wearable styles for all hair textures.
“Beehives are known for their gravity-defying height and structure,” says LA-based hairstylist Anna Lyles-Gots.
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The bright red color and wispy bangs bring the beehive into the 21st century.
And for even shorter lengths, a classic bouffant-style volume at the crown is a lovely beehive-derived option.
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We love this Aretha Franklin-inspired, deeply side-swept front worn by Beyonce.
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Weber B. Margaret heldt, hairdresser who built the beehive, dies at 98.The New York Times.https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/14/us/margaret-heldt-hairdresser-who-built-the-beehive-dies-at-98.html.
Published June 14, 2016.
Accessed December 2, 2021.
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