Last+100+Years

Last 100 Years

1910s
This decade came without the elegant styles of the Victorian Era. Women wanted free and very full hair. Volume was the desired look of the 1910s.

1920s
Long hair became widely admired among women. Hats, bows, jewelry and other accessories were very common. Towards the end of the decade a short bob was popular, causing the accessories to be hair focused.

1930s
Because of the Great Depression, creativity was a necessity. The "finger wave" style became very popular, because it was easy and inexpensive. Jean Harlow caused the intense desire for blonde hair.

1940s
Hairstyles at this time were very fancy. The popular styles took hours to complete. They would use hair rollers to creative soft, delicate curls. The Chignon and the Omelet Fold were two of the most aspired looks.

1950s
Straight Hair. Everyone wanted the long, soft curls. The most basic styles were a pony-tail or bun underneath a scarf. At the end of this period bouffants, french pleats, and bee-hives were fashionable.

1960s
This was the beginning of the hippie era. They began to have a more natural, calm, look.

1970s
Women went from curls to dead straight in the span of about ten years. Since the straightener had not yet been invented, girls had to literally iron each others hair. Not with the flat irons we us today, but with the same iron you would iron your clothes with.

1980s
Next thing we know, we are into the wild styles of the 80s. Any hair product was used to get your hair to stay up and out. From wild curls to side pony-tails to bangs. It was all the rage.

1990s
Styles became a ton more relaxed. Shorter, layered hair was common, but whether it was up, down, fancy, or casual was all personal preference.

21st Century
Now days you can see messy curls, or straight hair. At this point, there are __lots__ of styles to choose from, it all depends on what you're most comfortable with, and even some about where you live. Even from one school to the next the "popular" style varies. Home Page Over Time My Creations 21st Century Styles