Maybe everyone has already seen or even tried the hair trends for 2016. But trendy hairstyles change every decade, even every year, so in this article we will travel through time and trace their evolution over the last few years. Read on to learn all about the best hairstyles and haircuts from the decades from the '20s to today.
The Roaring Twenties in the USA were the best time for short hair. The bob and all its variations enjoyed great popularity. By the turn of the century, women were already ready to cut their long hair and set a new trend. The bob hairstyles were either worn straight or with elegant curls. Hand-laid water waves and hair accessories became very popular and added femininity to the look.
Trendy hairstyles with curls from the 30s
The waves were in the 30sthe fashion trendin hairstyles. Cone curls and short bobs lost their popularity. The trend hairstyles became a little longer and with gentle waves. The hair was usually worn to the side with the hair covering part of the face. What's strange here is that the hairstyles from the 30s have stood the test of time and are now often chosen by stars for the red carpet.
in the 1940s
The 1940s were a difficult time for women, which can be seen in both the fashion and hairstyles from that time. Since they were supposed to work, they wore their hair tied tightly to their heads so that it wouldn't bother them. Most of the looks were short, no longer than the shoulders. During this time, the bangs with victory rolls were developed - a good idea to keep the hair away from the face but still look elegant.
Haircuts from the 50s
In the post-war period of the 1950s, women experimented with different hairstyles. Curly bob hairstyles from the 1940s were still popular, but short haircuts, rockabilly hairstyles and very short bangs also emerged. Audrey Hepburn's short haircut is the most famous hairstyle from this period.
The 60s and the most popular look
Haircuts in the 60s were eitherwith a lot of volumeor with very short hair. The teased high hairstyle Beehive was created during this time and was worn by the well-known singer Aretha Franklin. The short hairstyles in the 60s definitely had long slanting bangs.
The seventies
The 70s were a strange time. Hairstyles became more varied and no single trend prevailed. From this period you can see straight hair, more bangs, middle parting and longer hair with natural waves. Since it was the time of the hippies, flowers in the hair were very popular. At the same time, layered haircuts, curls with volume, Afro hairstyles and mullets for men could be seen.
From the 80s
The 80s were definitely a bad time for hair. The looks were bizarre and the women constantly damaged their hair, especially those who had straight hair. The perm became very popular as it promised a lasting fashionable look. The crepe iron was also often used. The final touch was to add volume by backcombing, which further damaged the hair.
The most popular looks of the 90s
Compared to the unfortunate looks of the previous decade, these were90sthe best time for straight hair. Occasionally you could still see the crimped hair from the '80s, but only in the earlier years of the decade. If you want to remember the perfect look from that time, watch an episode of the TV series FRIENDS. Jennifer Aniston's hairstyle was the most popular from that time. In contrast, there were also experiments such as hedgehog hairstyles, lots of mini buns on the head or small hair accessories all over the hair, but they didn't last long.
The beginning of the 21st century
The 2000s also had a wide variety of hairstyles. Beach waves were very popular, but the trend for straight hair still prevailed. Colorful or bleached strands could also often be seen, especially on famous pop stars like Christina Aguilera.
The hairstyles of the 2010s are still emerging, but trends like soft waves and casual hairstyles can already be seen. Recently, more and more hairstyles for men are emerging that did not exist in previous decades.
The video below summarizes the development of hair fashion over the last 100 years in one minute:
