HAIRSTYLES of the 1950's
The 1950's was a decade known for experimentation with new styles and culture. Following World War II and the austerity years of the post-war period, the 1950's were a time of prosperity, which influenced fashion and the concept of glamour. Hairstylists invented new hairstyles for wealthy patrons. Influential hairstylists of the period include Sydney Guilaroff, Alexandre of Paris and Raymond Bessone who took French hair fashion to the Hollywood, New York and London, popularizing the artichoke cut, the pixie cut and bouffant hairstyles.
Women Hairstyles
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Hairstyles for women in the 1950's were diverse, of varying hair lengths, although women older than 20 generally preferred short to medium-length hair. Women generally emulated the hair styles and hair colors of popular film personalities and fashion magazines; top models played a pivotal role in propagating the styles. Alexandre of Paris had developed the beehive and artichoke styles seen on Grace Kelly, and other celebrities. Very short cropped hairstyles were fashionable in the early 50's. In the poodle hairstyle, the hair is permed into tight curls, similar to the poodle’s curly hair. This style was popularized by Hollywood actresses like Peggy Garner, Ann Garner, Ann Sothern and Faye Emerson. The bouffant hair style was the most dramatic and considered an ideal style in which hairspray facilitated keeping large quantities of “backcombed or teased and frozen hair” in place.