Romantic retro: voluminous hairstyles in the spirit of the 60s
Stylists call the 60s period one of the most romantic. And this is not surprising: geometric haircuts on short hair and careless voluminous curls on long ones gave the image of femininity and sexuality. Woman’s Day chose four of the best hair styling options of the time, which have not lost their relevance today.
In the 60s, a haircut on short hair had its own characteristics – volume. It was thanks to him that the styling looked very feminine. In addition to the graphic forms of the “page” haircut, introduced into fashion by Mireille Mathieu, a more natural styling was also popular – careless curls. The main trendsetter for this hairstyle in our country was the singer Edita Piekha, and in Europe – the Italian actress Virna Lisi. By the way, many years have passed since the distant 60s, and these women still do not change their image. To repeat this style of hair, blow dry with a round brush.
In the 60s, the fashion for long hair returned. At the same time, it was absolutely not important whether the curls would be straight or wavy; the main thing is that the hairstyle has volume. In those days, actress Brigitte Bardot, model Jean Shrimpton, and actress and Elvis Presley’s wife Priscilla Presley were the best examples of perfect hair styling. Cindy Crawford in the 90s, and since the mid-2000s, long curls with incredible volume at the roots have become the hallmark of singer Lana Del Rey. To get volume on long hair, stylists advise combing curls at the roots or winding them on large diameter curlers.
After the release of the film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, the high hairstyle “Babette” worn by the main character performed by Audrey Hepburn (Audrey Hepburn) has gained worldwide popularity. In the 60s, this hair styling successfully complemented both day and evening looks. And besides Audrey, she was loved by actresses Elizabeth Taylor and Raquel Welch, as well as Anastasia Vertinskaya and Larisa Golubkina. These days a high hairstyle in everyday life looks a little old-fashioned, but for social events and official celebrations, it is perfect. To repeat this styling is very simple: comb the hair at the roots, then collect the curls at the back of the head and secure them with hairpins.
Satin ribbon has always been a popular hair accessory, especially in the 60s! It was worn with loose long curls, and with hair tied up in a ponytail or bun, and decorated with it a high hairstyle. The first option was successfully demonstrated by the Soviet actress Svetlana Svetlichnaya, the second was brought into fashion by her French colleague Brigitte Bardot, and the third – by the American singer and actress Barbra Streisand. The ribbon in the hair looks equally harmonious both in everyday life and during the evening out.
In the next article, you will find options for modern hairstyles for long hair.