What was the most popular hairstyle in the 1950s?

Scroll down to see our list of 9 of the most iconic hairstyles of the 1950s!

1. The Poodle Cut.
2. The Bouffant.
3. The Pompadour.
4. The Pixie.
5. Thick Fringe.
6. The Duck Tail.
7. Short & Curly.
8. Ponytails.

What was Lucille Ball’s hairstyle called?

Lucy’s famous hairstyle is called “The Poodle.” I can only assume that it earned its name because it looks very similar to puff of curls that sits atop a French Poodle’s head. French Poodle’s were very popular at the time.

What kind of hair did people have in the 1950’s?

The ’40s long hairstyle favored waves with big curls on the ends. 1950s long hairstyles involved very full curls all over or a sleek top with cascading curls to one side. Deep side parts made the hair look dramatic.

What was the hairstyle like in the 1920s?

Variety of hairstyles was practiced by all age groups; mostly women kept their hairs to the half of the nape while girls preferred slightly shorter hairs which usually cupped their faces. Ends of the hairs along with drooping bangs were mostly loose-permed into ringlet-looking shape.

What kind of hairstyle did women have in 1957?

The Cobra was a striking bang style cut into the shape of a V or cobra fang in case a woman wanted to look a like a Vampire. Seen in 1957 it didn’t exactly take off. The difference between short hairstyles and medium hairstyles were minimal. MOst short styles looked good at a longer length while medium styles could also be cut shorter.

How often did women in the 50’s get their hair cut?

Hair had to be re-cut every two weeks as well. It was the ideal cut for mature women and the perfect balance to full dresses. Stars like Denise Darcel, Peggy Ann Garner, Ann Southers and Faye Emerson all sported the poodle clip. Straight haired women turned to the permanent wave machine to get the poodle clip to hold up to 6 weeks.