The Most Fashwun Hairstyle The Year You Were Born
Some we love, and some we wish we could forget...
They've changed so much over time (there was the iconic '20s bob — and who could forget the Farrah waves of the 1970s?). But more importantly, what was the most memorable look during your birth year?
1925: Brushed-Out Waves
As soft and ethereal as the early films this style was worn for, brushed-out waves gave actresses like Mary Pickford a feminine silhouette.
1926: Browband
A thin, sometimes jewelled piece of fabric worn around the forehead, this style was dubbed the "headache band" — not exactly an appealing accessory nickname, but it looks so chic!
1927
The total opposite of the era's fluffier looks, blunt bangs framed the face (and thin '20s brows) in the most literal way possible.
1928: Bright Red Hair
Sure, films were in black and white, but when the public heard that movie star Clara Bow dyed her hair red, henna sales went through the roof.
1929: Eton Crop
One of the most famous wearers of the Eton crop, Josephine Baker rocked her stunning slicked-down style with a "kiss curl," a thin swirl of hair on her forehead intended to add a touch of femininity.
1930
A style that is still as stunning nowadays as it was then, finger waves was a heavily styled look (shown here on actress Alice Day) that gave softness to sharp, crisp bob haircuts.
1931
Here, Louise Brooks shows off her thin eyebrows, bee-stung lips, and chic angular bob cut with swooping ends that was so popular during the '20s and '30s.
1932
Unlike the looser styles of the decade, many women, including Greta Garbo, preferred to pull their hair tight and low into a dramatic 'do.
1933
A trend that has yet to go out of style, the deep side part was beloved by stars including Carole Lombard as well as millions of women alike. Check out our simple tutorial on how to get it yourself.
1934: Soft Sculpted Waves
Delicately shaped waves à la Marlene Dietrich took hold of trend lovers during the mid-1930s.
1935: Marcel Wave
Similar to finger waves, the Marcel wave was a highly styled wave worn by the likes of Jean Harlow, among many other actresses. Hairdresser Marcel Grateau is often credited for inventing the technique, which involved using hot curling tongs to give hair deep, defined waves.
1936: Pin Curls
Pin curls may have taken wearers a long time to properly accomplish (each piece is literally twirled into a circle to set the curl), but wow, were they worth it.
1937: Rolled and Tucked
Dorothy Lamour, among other actresses, touted a less curly style that had hair rolled into a neat silhouette.
1938: Updo With Flowers
Though she was known primarily for her iconic voice, Billie Holiday's stardom also popularised elegantly accenting hairstyles with flowers — specifically white gardenias.
1939: Curled Pigtails
Starring in her most famous role as Dorothy in 1938's wildly popular Wizard of Oz, Judy Garland helped popularise the curly pigtail look.
1940: Half-Updo
Vivien Leigh's famous portrayal of Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With the Wind featured a throwback Southern belle look with rolled-back hair.
1941: Snoods
Worn during World War II by women employed in factories, this headpiece, made of cloth or yarn, held women's hair away from their neck.
1942
Not content to keep things basic, stars like Betty Grable brought pin curls and finger waves to the next level with bold blonde hair, red lipstick, and fun fashion.
1943
With the femme fatale at the forefront of both fashion and cinema, stars like Veronica Lake ushered in sexy hairstyles that hid just one eye for an air of mystery.
1944
Delicate curls and waves brought softness to thick bangs and long bobs like Barbara Stanwyck's.
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