There have always been icons of style whose signature images are presently considered timeless: Marilyn Monroe, Veronica Lake, Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot and many others. Today their hairstyles are copied with slight modern updates for the biggest events. Vintage hairdos are paired with the most elegant evening gowns and expressive make ups to come up with the classiest and most feminine looks. Since fashion is cyclic, everything comes around. So why not to look into the past for inspiration? They say everything the best in this world was invented long ago. Well, anyway, past can always give us some brilliant concepts to work on. Here are 20 fantastic vintage updos and downdos you can adopt as a hairstyle idea for your wedding, theme party or any other major event.
Vintage Or Retro?
There’s a constant confusion with these 2 concepts. At the same time, some people don’t understand at all why to wear outdated styles when fashion constantly supplies us with bright fresh ideas. Actually, today’s fashion is actively using trends of the past decades, therefore, vintage elements frequently appear on the runways of fashion shows in Paris, London, New York and Milan. And the most interesting thing is that these elements, borrowed from the past, are experiencing their hour of triumph once again, becoming hot tendencies of the present day.
So, what’s the difference between vintage and retro? All the antique and outdated items and styles are considered retro, while vintage is associated with the outstanding trends of the past years which are becoming popular again. Pompadour hairstyle, for instance, introduced into fashion in the 18th century by Madame de Pompadour, was very popular again in the 40’s and late 50s of the previous century. Modern Pompadour is sported by Rihanna, Jenny McCarthy, Pink, Kathleen Robertson, Scarlett Johansson, Kim Kardashian and many other celebs.
Vintage Hairstyles Screaming With Chic
#1: Bouffant Style From The 60s
Bouffant hairstyles are famous for an amazing volume on the crown that works fantastic for formal updos. Penelope Cruz has a modern touch to her stunning bouffant style – chocolate highlights.
#2: Vintage Glamour
Scarlett Johansson is ravishing in this vintage look that is, actually, made by a little detail in her hairstyle – the bangs rolled into a victory roll. Other than that she looks like a modern glamorous diva.
#3: Splendid Victory Rolls For Wedding
Vintage hairstyles generally and Victory rolls in particular are a great idea for bridal hairdos. This hairstyle is featuring two prosperous asymmetric rolls, complimented with back locks swirled gracefully and tucked up.
#4: Milkmaid Braids From The 40s
Headband braiding in the milkmaid style, originating from 1945 has been updated to a chic vintage braiding hairstyle with a modern nonchalant look, where the breath of the past is still evident.
#5: Ponytail Braiding
Sleeked back hair, shaped into a low ponytail has been further braided for a fancy bun style. This vintage-inspired look with circular braiding from Salvatore Ferragamo fashion show is very easy to duplicate.
#6: Intricate Hairdo Inspired By The 50s
Downdos with tucked up ends, popular in the 50s, were reborn for the present day to introduce the notes of the glorious past into the hectic today’s life.
#7: Nostalgia After The 80s
A full mane of tight spirals in the spirit of the mid 80s was the result of perms every woman was eager to try back then. Now if you fancy sporting a bold big hair look, it may be something like this.
#8: Rolled & Pinned Elegance From The 40s
This fantastic downdo with neatly rolled up and pinned back tresses features supple polished locks, opening the face in the most refined manner and communicating the sense of femininity in its every curve.
#9: 1920s Style Solid Finger Waves
Perfect solid S-shaped wave, madly popular in the 20-30s still excites our imagination and reincarnates in the most breathtaking vintage styles, such as this ritzy asymmetric vintage downdo for long hair.
#10: Bobs As They Were In The 20s
Almost 100 years have passed since the epoch of the Roaring Twenties, but our old good bob style is practically the same. Well, back then its ends were styled inwards and the bangs were more curvaceous. Check this charming look, inspired by Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby”.
#11: Sexy Marilyn’s Curls
Every woman would like to experience at least a drop of Marilyn Monroe’s success. Her signature blonde curls from the 60s are proudly rocked by the biggest Hollywood stars of our time.
#12: Ever-Popular Pompadour
Pompadour hairstyles are an inspiration beyond time. This pinned up highlighted wave creates a fantastic dimensional effect and wonderful volume, balanced with the coquettishly curled ends.
#13: “Veronica Lake” Style
The shapely curls from the 40s, sported by Veronica Lake, have been constantly cloned by celebrities for the biggest events. This eye-catching glossy hairstyle is a very successful copy, endowed with its own spirit.
#14: Low Bun With Side Ringlets
Low bun hairstyles are always in demand, but this superb vintage look has an extra feminine flair thanks to the wave-styled bangs and 3 ringlets placed strategically above the ear on one side.
#15: Vintage Curls With A Headband
Curly hairstyles with headbands pushed down on the forehead with a fabric flower on either side originate from the 20s. You can observe such looks in “The Great Gatsby” movie. It turns out they are quite easy to duplicate.
#16: Thrilling Vintage Braided Hairstyle
The bangs of this fantastic hairstyle are pinned up like a pillbox hat and extended into a tight twist that settles just above the eye-popping loose braid. With a glossy finish as the final stroke this exceptional hairstyle turns into absolute perfection.
#17: “Every-Hair-In-Place” Curl
Here is one of the most preferred vintage red carpet looks. These silky polished curls really look striking. The good news is you can shape them with a curling iron in a matter of minutes, not hours.
#18: Golden Vintage
No other hairstyle will boost your sense of femininity as a vintage do. When you are rocking marvelous golden curls like these, you feel like a celebrity and a real Woman.
#19: U-Shaped Victorious Rolls From The 40s
This is a simple and ingenious idea of an elegant vintage updo for medium length hair with a centre parting and rolled up locks, you can style with just a dozen of bobby pins and no previous weaving.
#20: Enchanting Wedding Style With A Vintage Touch
This dazzling hairstyle is a fantastic choice for a bride with long hair, as it allows showing off the luxurious locks and has a very original, truly vintage solution for the main bridal hair accessory – the birdcage veil.
Vintage hairstyles are recognizable from the curve of the curl, polished finishes, intricate twists and soft fluent lines. I’m sure you’ll love rocking one of these once in a while, and I bet you’ll remember that special feel, associated with vintage, you are going to experience.
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