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=My Creations= I used two dolls as my "models". Samantha & Joanna

Classic 1800s Braided Bun
[|Braided Bun How-To]

1860-Double Chignon
This style requires long length hair. How To: 1) Put hair in a medium height ponytail. 2) Put another elastic 1/3 of the way down the ponytail, and again at 2/3. 3) Divide the last section into two parts. 4) Fold the hair as shown in the picture below. 5) Pin in place.

1910-Pompadour
The Pompadour was a fashion for both men and women. How To: 1) Gather a section of hair at the top, front. 2) Bring that hair over the back, push forward slightly to create puof. 3) Bobby-pin it in place. 4) Get a small chunk of hair just to the left of the pouf. 5) Pin this up next to the pouff, so that it is flat. Repeat on right side. [|Easy Pompadour How-To Video]

1920, 1930, & 1940-Chignon (pronounced sheen yon)
This was a very simple style worn loosely at the nape of the neck. It is also know as a bun. 1) Gather hair back in a low, loose ponytail. 2) Twist the hair and wrap around the base of the ponytail. 3) Pin in place. For the thirties look, part hair to the side, then pull your hair to the opposite side where you will make the Chignon. [|Chignon How-To Video]

1950-Ponytail
One of the most popular hairstyles was the basic ponytail. In the 50s people started wearing it at the crown of the head versus the nape of the neck. [|Definition of Ponytail]

1960s-Bouffant
The volumized Bouffant was very poopular in the 60s. Can be worn with hair up or down. 1) Gather a section of hair from the from the front. 2) [|backcomb] the hair. 3) Continue this with new sections of hair until you get to the back. 4) Put all hair back to the back. 5) Pin in place, push to front to add volume. [|Bouffant How-To Video] [|Part 2] [|Part 3-Pin in Place]

1970s-Beehive
The Beehive (also known as the B-52 after the B-52 bomber) was a knock-off of the bouffant. 1) Gather hair into a medium length ponytail. 2) [|backcomb] the top layer of hair. 3) Fold on top of head in a ball shape. 4) Pin in place. 5) Pull rest of hair over the pouf and pin. 6) Pull the extra hair back over and pin in place. 7) Curl any loose hair. === === [|Beehive How-To Video]

1980s-Side Ponytail/Big Bangs
Girls wore their hair in a high side ponytail, often using multiple hairbands to make it stick out farther. Also, they wore bangs that were "big" or pouffed up.

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[|5 Strand Braid How-To Video]

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