VICTORY ROLLS (1945)
During the war, women were forced to wear their hair down and in a net for some, however, after the war, as a sign of every woman’s celebration, most wore their hair with this voluminous style they dubbed, Victory curls, becoming the hairstyle most famous in this era. We may probably not be born in that time yet, but can you imagine the degree of height these hair victory rolls stood? Some would have been so happy war is finally over that going overboard with these curls may not just do it more justice. Or who can tell?
LOOSE CURLS (1946)
In this era, there also lingered long a popular hairdo that involved maintaining loose curls. Just like this look of Rita Hayworth in the photo, that credits for making this hairstyle a trend together with full waves and keeping a deep one side part. This hairstyle on her made it look fashionable and way too cool. No wonder it stayed popular and a cool hairstyle for a long time. I mean, how fun and cool is this look?
CROWN BRAID (1947)
Another hairstyle that was made popular by star icon, Billie Holiday is this crown braid hairdo that benefited from her donning the style, and with her popularity, it easily became a trend in the ‘40s. This hairdo of crown braids and braided buns rose to prominence to the degree that it accumulated twists done to it like weaving in pieces of attractive fabric and even contrasting hair colors.
ELEGANT UPDOS (1948)
This glamorous, elegant hair updo is a result of the trend Joan Fontaine started back in the late ‘40s. She wore this hairstyle so elegantly beautiful to the degree that women fell in love with such style and even added some interesting twists with it. Some of them would accessorize it with fancy clips and pins. But some would finish it with neat and nicely done chignons. Until today, this is easily a preference for some of the world’s rich and famous.
BRUSHED OUT WAVES (1949)
Famous stars like Linda Darnell wear this hairstyle one-sided with the brushed out waves. While the other stars wear the hairdo with soft waves but without the harsh edges or heavy products. However, the degree of the prettiness and elegance this look may achieve, nowadays, it seems to be a rare do and option. Still, though, it belonged to the classics.
CHIGNON (1950)
Grace Kelly, being ever-stylish, is credited for donning such elegant hairdo and for influencing American women to wear their hair the same as hers. She was popular in the early ’50s, before she was wed to Prince Rainier III of Monaco and retired from Hollywood. Today, this hairdo is still popular even among the rich and the famous, and most especially in formal events.
PINUP BANGS (1951)
To top a fashion style with an edgier look, this hairdo can help make the cut for you. Bettie Page, with her sex appeal and outrageous personality, polishes her look with her pinup bangs and her iconic style. This hairstyle was so effective to the degree that the look had influenced America for a time, especially the women who desired to achieve an edgier traditional look.
ITALIAN CUT (1952)
Starlet Dorothy Dandridge once sported a chic look of pixie curly hair. She got inspiration from the ‘50s hair trends of by Italian actresses. This hairstyle looks so chic and takes credit for featuring defined locks and silhouettes its round curls. This hairstyle was so popular back in the day, and there are still women today opting to revive such style.
SHORT CROP (1953)
Modern looks back in the ‘50s include this short crop as donned by Audrey Hepburn, who made short cut hair a good option for most women back in the day. Besides being America’s eternal sweetheart, she is credited for the impact she had on many women during her time, and with her hair chopped short in her 1953’s Roman Holiday film, it did not come as a surprise that almost every girl sported the same modern, easygoing hairstyle.
BLONDE BOMBSHELL HAIR (1954)
There was no other woman who started the age of the blonde bombshell but Marilyn Monroe. With her popularity and appeal, almost all women followed in a queue, and as this look was ushered in by Monroe, men, oh men, had their head dizzie with all the blondies. No doubt, Monroe gets to be the face to take credit for it.