Trying to figure out what kind of hairstyle will suit you, your face shape and fit in with modern trends can be very taxing! You have plenty of different options when it comes to finding a salon. Finding the stylist who works best for you might take a while, but after you do it's easy to take your hair in any historically-inspired direction that you want.
The Cycle of Fashion
What they say about fashion and trends being cyclical is totally correct. Some even believe that a twenty-year cycle is pretty much guaranteed with the popularity rise and fall of nearly any style or look. Skinny jeans that were a staple of the 1980s glam rock era have made a popular return in the past five years just as the bob cut saw a revival in 2005 after last trending in 1985.
While this belief may not allow for much originality, there are so many variations to choose from that every time something regains popularity it will usually come with its own unique flavour. If you want a new look for your hair, sometimes it's best to look to the past.
Hairstyles Through History
1950's
The Pixie is an extremely short hairstyle made famous by Audrey Hepburn that is short at the back and sides and slightly longer on top with bangs to suit.
The Pompadour is a style for both men and women that sees the hair swept back from the forehead and raised at the front. The Pompadour was popularised by Elvis and Betty Davis.
1960's
The Shag was the style worn by the Beatles that really defined the era of pop culture born from the decade. Medium length, grown out and kept messy, the Shag really contrasted with the short haircuts of the 50s.
Bouffant is any style where the hair is piled on top of the head. Whether it be the beehive look or the cut worn by Jackie Kennedy Onassis, the 60s saw a lot of interesting Bouffant cuts become fashionable.
1970's
Feathered Hair became popular in the 70s and was the trademark look of Farrah Fawcett, one of the stars in Charlie's Angels. Hair was grown long at the sides and brushed back to almost resemble feathers.
1980's
The Mohawk defined the lifestyle of the punk. Short or shaved hair with a middle strip spiked up from forehead to the back of the head could be seen thrashing back and forward at many of the loud and aggressive punk and hard rock shows that America's 80s were notorious for.
Permed Hair also exploded into popularity with men and women alike, as did the amount of hairspray sold.
1990's
The Rachel was one thing that writers of the show Friend's must never have seen coming. The square-layered style worn by Jennifer Aniston during the first three seasons of the show became a phenomenon with viewers everywhere and is still widely imitated today.
Most of these hairstyles had existed for hundreds of years before they burst into popularity during their respective decades and it's likely that we'll see them come back again. Take care of your look by browsing through history and learning from the trends (and mistakes!) that have seen the spotlight in the past hundred years.
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