If you are finally tired of modern hairstyles and styling, then perhaps it's time to look back a bit and remember what was fashionable just in the last century.
Retro-style, which well-known designers have long been allocated in a separate direction and continue to develop hard, is able to create unique and charming images with a touch of light antiquity.
Perhaps you did not notice, but most of the collections of world fashion houses are created based on the trends in hairdressing, which were popular 20 or even 80 years ago!
Examples of perfect retro-images in hairdressing art were elegant and bright babett, which Audrey Hepburn so successfully presented to the whole world in the famous film “Breakfast at Tiffany's”. And what about the frivolous and so seductive light curls of Marilyn Monroe, a sex symbol of the 50s?
Not to mention the "boyish" fashion from the top model Twiggy of the late 60s and early 70s of the last century, as well as the famous "cold wave" that was so popular in the distant 20s, and even today is an example of an elegant evening styling.
Hairstyles in retro style are always stylish, fashionable and elegant, with their help it is easy to stand out from the “gray mass”, to show your impeccable taste and ability to look good.
Today we will not just praise the grace of hairdressing of past years, but also learn how to do something like this with our own hands, it turns out that everything is not as difficult as it seems at first glance!
These hairstyles fit perfectly, as in a sophisticated evening look, and easily complement your casual style, while putting curls, you do not have to spend too much time, because most of them are simple, but very interesting, variations on the theme curls or large curls. Let's get a look!
Babette in the style of Audrey Hepburn
Hair, already literally become a classic, was first seen in the inimitable Holly Golightly from the famous "Breakfast at Tiffany." For its creation, the film stylists spent a lot of effort and patience, used artificial curls, tons of varnish, foam roller and hairpins, but the result was worth it!
Today, famous celebrities are trying to repeat many celebrities, getting ready for going out on the red carpet, many girls dream to recreate the retro image of their beloved heroine, however, not everyone succeeds. To bring your hair to life, you need to be the owner of long and straight hair, otherwise it will be difficult to cope with it.
Clean hair should be tightened with an iron to make it perfectly smooth. Then we assemble them into a high ponytail, which we immediately divide into two parts: from one part we form a bundle and fix it with hairpins.
The second part is again divided into two strands: with one strand we close the base of the bundle on the left side, and the second - the base of the bundle on the right side. The ends of the hair straighten with a brush and hide under the base of the beam, styling must be secured with varnish.
Laying ala Monroe
Feminine, light and golden waves, slightly raised from the roots, are able to drive anyone crazy, no wonder Marilyn Monroe herself loved them so much. Who will go such a hairstyle?
Unleashed and self-confident girls who can boast of golden curls of medium length. It is not difficult to make such styling, the main thing is to stock up on large hair curlers and a good hair fixator.
So, we create a hairstyle: apply wet foam on fixing hair, fix it well, and then dry the curls with a hair dryer. Then we wind them up with hair curlers and finally dry them on a hot mode.
Now carefully remove the curlers, and, trying not to damage them, straighten the curls with waves, and you should not use a comb. For additional effect, the hair can be brushed back or on the side, and then fixed with varnish.
Hairstyle page from Barbara Streizend
Calling such a woman “a pussy” is difficult, despite the fact that she preferred haircuts and page-style styling. The actress often experimented with images, however, it was the “page” on short hair that her fans liked the most, resulting in becoming a retro classic of her time.
Making this styling is easy; all you need is a comb with large teeth, mousse and hairspray. Neither clean wet curls apply mousse, comb them and put them in the side parting.
Using a hair dryer, slightly dry the hair, and then, using a medium-sized brush, twist the front strands so that their ends are facing inwards. Using the same brush, add volume to the top of the head and fix the styling with varnish.
Cold wave
At the beginning of the 1930s, more determined young ladies came to replace the spoiled and pampered ladies. They cut their hair short enough or put it in conservative hairstyles. 
To create a hairstyle with waves in retro style:
- Make a vertical parting on the side and horizontal from ear to ear, thereby dividing the hair into three parts.
- Apply foam or styling gel to the side strands.
- Using long hairpins to form waves of the desired type.
- Clips to fix the strands on the bend of each line.
- The remaining hair to collect in an elegant bun.
- Haircut fix varnish.
In the 60s, chignons, patch tails and bangs come into fashion. Appears relevant and today hairstyle "Babette". 
- Washed hair, blow-dry and comb well.
- Separate the lateral temporal locks from the rest of the hair mass and with the help of an elastic band collect on the back of the head in a high tail, turn it to the face and fix it with clips.
Rollers and curls are the basis of hairstyles in retro style. Here is another version of the original styling. 
- The horizontal parting to divide the hair into two halves.
- Bottom collect tail in the back of the head.
- Upper split side parting into two strands and comb along the entire length of a thin comb with thick bristles.
- After spraying one strand with varnish, screw it onto the curling iron and carefully fix the received pipe with invisible material.
- Repeat the action on the other hand, placing the bulk rollers as close as possible.
- Hair on the back of the head to collect in the tail, twist, comb hair with a brush and put in a lush bun.
Low beam
A simple and simple hairstyle, a bun is another sign of retro style. 
- Assemble the tail below the neck and skip its end into the loop at the base.
- Using a comb, comb the lower part of the tail, drizzle with varnish for fixation.
- To collect hair in a voluminous low bun, fasten with hairpins.
Ponytail
The basis of laying - bouffant and curls. 
- Screw the hair on the curler along the entire length and fasten the curls with varnish.
- Make basal volume with a natural brush.
- Strands around the face lay in the form of rollers, carefully fasten them invisible.
- To collect hair in a tail at the level of a nape and to decorate with a magnificent bow.
The thirties are marked by the appearance of characteristic hairstyles in retro style. One of them is a turban. It could be tied in different ways, one of which suggested the hair was almost completely hidden under the fabric.
The easiest way to tie a turban: 
- To fix a scarf on a nape.
- Throw it on his forehead and tie a knot.
- Return the ends back, straighten the knot and tie a scarf on the back of the head, and hide the tips.
- The shawl needs to be straightened so that the ears are closed and the curls fall over the shoulders.
Hairstyles with weaves come into vogue from the late 40s. The crown of two braids is a vivid example. 
- The hair is divided into two parts by the central parting.
- Behind each ear braids with the spikelet or fishtail technique. Weaving should be voluminous and free.
- Lay spit on the crown-shaped crown and secure with stealth.
In the 60s, bouffanting became popular styling. Behind the scenes the most voluminous and fluffy hairstyle was considered the most fashionable. 
- Apply the foam on the clean and dry hair along the entire length and dry it with a hairdryer.
In the 40s there is a pin-up style. In accordance with it, the hair is placed in a kind of tube and tied with a bright handkerchief, the tips of which mischievously stick up. 
- Select a fairly wide triangular strand in the area of the forehead.
- Well combed lay it with a curling iron in a tight roller and fix.
- At the back of the head or the crown, collect the hair in the tail and make a volume bundle.
- Fold the handkerchief in half and tie it over your head.
- The ends of the scarf arrange in a beautiful bow.
Victory rolls
Victory rolls climbed to the peak of popularity in the 40s. 
- Make a side parting or direct parting.
In the style of Bridget Bardo
In the 60s, all the young ladies wanted to look spectacular, so they tried in every way to imitate a famous movie star. 
- It is necessary to create a volume on the parietal zone. Select 4-5 strands, make on them a radial pile and sprinkle with varnish.
- Keeping the volume, collect them in the tail.
- Loose hair and the tips of the tail wind in with forceps.
- Tie with bright ribbon.
In the style of Veronica Lake
In the 50s, many women prefer long hair. They are enough to lay soft waves and throw on one shoulder. This hairstyle is known to all as styling in the style of Veronica Lake - an American actress. 
- Divide hair into identical strands.
- Screw each of them with styler or curling.
- The resulting rings are not unwinding, secure on the head with clamps.
- After complete cooling unwind curls and comb.
- At the ends should get spectacular waves.
- Throw them on one side and fix varnish.
Gatsby Style
In the 70s, it was enough for women to have well-groomed hair of medium length to look fashionable and attractive. In the center of attention hairstyle in retro style with a bandage. 
- Wear a graceful headband with a rubber band on your head as close as possible to the hairline.
- Highlight the strand on one side and fill under the gum towards the back of the head. Repeat the action several times.
- The remaining hair, not too tight, to collect in the roller. Pull the tips up and fasten the rim.
- If there is a need, fix the hair with hairpins.
The characteristic features of the evening hairstyle in retro style are the long bangs, which are smoothly laid to the side and a rather voluminous bunch at the bottom. 
- Make a side parting.
- Collect curls in the tail, covering the part of the forehead and one ear with hair.
- Forceps curl the tips of the tail.
- Hands roll curls into coils, using studs and stealth to put them in one bulk bundle.
Wedding hairstyle in vintage style and today has not lost its relevance. 
- Separate the curls from the face in a horizontal parting.
- The rest of the hair to collect in a tight tail on the back of his head.
- Tail roll harness and form a bundle of it. Be sure to fix it with studs.
- The locks of the face divided into strands and screwed on the curling.
- Curls lay beautiful waves around the perimeter of the head, combining with a graceful beam.
- Leave a few romantic curls in the face.
Retro hair of medium length
Among them are the most popular:
- careless little curls,
- ordered massive curls,
- high tails with pile
- loosely wound with straight or curled bangs,
- high and low bunches with ribbons and hair accessories,
- curled hair laid on a roller and so on.
The main task in this case will be to achieve a wavy hair, and then lay them at your discretion, based on the case and uniform. The so-called “cold wave” is a trend of that time, which is slowly and surely gaining popularity in the modern world of hairdressing.
Negligible fine curls of retro hairstyles for medium hair can be lifted to the back of the head and gathered into an arbitrary, slightly disheveled bun, or a high tail. This style is perfect for a party, and for a family breakfast in a cozy restaurant. It is possible to supplement such a head of hair with a satin ribbon to match the clothes and make-up or with an accessory for a hair-do.
Undoubtedly, the most winning option for retro hairstyles will be loose curls, wound on a roller or curling. The main thing, before the final styling, comb curls in order to soften the wave and achieve the effect of lightness and tenderness. An excellent solution would be a high tail or a bun with a rounded, missing to the eyebrows, thick bangs. This styling is suitable for any image, to a different length and color of hair.
In order to improve this hairstyle and modernize it under the modern mood, you can experiment with the parting on the head, turning it on one side or giving it a U-shaped shape. This styling waves in combination with a bright and bold makeup is perfect for an evening out. Having added large curls with a restrained business suit and light make-up, you can get a great everyday look.
Another spectacular retro styling on medium-length hair is a voluminous wavy hair slightly raised in a pile on the back of the head with the help of invisible hair or a styling roller. It is possible to make such a head of hair with the help of styling in a hot way, giving the roots a volume. After that, you should lightly wind the entire length of the hair, then slightly comb the curls, giving them a smooth and glossy.
Retro style hairstyles for long hair
This is a separate story and a whole series of various styles. Here you can highlight:
- high horse tails, which are curled in length in one large wave,
- styling for long hair with a roller, which is twisted on one side,
- complicated haircuts with a pile of small raised and laid curls or laying on a roller, consisting of two large curls, which are reduced to a smooth parting up,
- a cold wave, falling all over the head, to the back of the head, on which either a flat tail begins, or long flowing hair,
- hairstyles with a scarf.
The main task of the owners of thick hair, who plan to do her hair in a retro style, is not to hide all the luxury of curls and emphasize long hair and the volume of hair. The even horse tail is done without parting and underlines the regular features of the oval-shaped face. Looks elegant and retro styling.
Long tails on the back of the head or low tails can be varied flat or side parting.Even the classics of loose hair in the style of the early 20th century can be diversified by twisting long hair, either alternating small and massive strands, or making curls only at the ends of curls.
Short haircuts in combination with small and careless curls on dark strands - this is a separate image of the last century. All women of fashion who have short dark hair and strove to curl them on a roller or make a volume using a fleece.
Options for kids
Children's hairstyles can be made on the same principle as adults. The little lady will look great on any celebration or holiday with coarsely curled waves on a roller, both on long and short hair of any shade. Having added curls with a bright accessory or a ribbon, you can complete a hairstyle and modernize it for any outfit.
Retro hairstyle with your own hands is a task that is feasible for every girl. One has only to acquire a certain amount of patience, inspiration and theoretical knowledge that will help you in the shortest possible time to make retro hairstyles with your own hands at home. Retro glamor is the trend of today, which is followed by modern women of fashion and representatives of leading fashion houses from around the world. Hairstyles in retro style are great, both for long and for short curls, as well as harmoniously combined with many accessories.
Short haircuts in retro style look great in combination with cold large waves, and dark hair in retro styling reflects the fashion of the 20s of the last century in the best possible way. Combining retro haircuts with clothes of the same style, you are instantly transported to that era and enjoy the chic and sleek of the early 20th century. Waves, both for long and for short strands, can be supplemented with a beautiful ribbon, pearl beads, brooch or any other accessory that should harmonize with your makeup and complete the image.
Retro hairstyle with ribbon
In the 60s, voluminous and tall hairstyles came into vogue, and a variety of hair and overhead strands began to gain special popularity. Laying with a pile and ribbon is a good option for every day with a touch of light vintage that will add a special highlight to your look.
Again, it is not difficult to make a hairstyle: clean hair should be divided into a diagonal parting, two front strands near the ears should be separated from both sides and fastened with clips.
Hair on the crown should be collected in a separate strand, combed at the base and tossed back to form a small "cap". Now we take the tape and put it on the head as the hoop should look like, we tie the ends on the back of the head, if necessary we fasten it with the help of invisible hair.
The front strands, which were pinned up with clips, are tossed over the ears and gently pinned up invisible in such a way that their ends are hidden under the hair. Done! Spray the final version with varnish.
80s fleece
The 80s of the last century are associated with all lovers and professionals of hairdressing with wild buttocks, eccentric shapes and voluminous curls, which, as it were, create deliberate negligence against the general background.
Just look at the photos of the beauties of the 80s! It is not too difficult to make something similar and very shocking: it is enough to arm yourself with small hair curlers and a lacquer with powerful fixation. Apply the foam on clean damp hair, lightly dry it and wind a lot of small strands on the curlers, again dry it with hot air.
Then we remove the curlers, straighten the curls and with the help of a round brush we make an additional bouffant of medium degree. The resulting head of hair can be laid on its side, assembled into a tail or laid behind its back, do not forget to fix everything with varnish.
So, for some half an hour you get a beautiful and very bright image that is perfect for parties or trips to a nightclub.
Elements of decor
Chicago-style outfits were necessarily decorated with additional accessories: hats, long gloves, and bijouterie. Until the twenties, there was a rule: girls did not appear in public places without a headdress.
This was considered a reprehensible factor. After an innovative coup in fashion, the weaker sex got some relief in the statutes, the ladies could go out with their heads uncovered. But the manner of wearing hats, elongated gloves was considered the norm of the behavior of solid independent women. Hats for day walks resembled the outlines of a bell. Evening dresses were decorated with rhinestones, meshes, large beads, ribbons.
Retro look make-up
The beauty standard was present not only in the wardrobe, accessories, hairstyle, but also in make-up. The beauty had ivory skin, black eyebrows, bright lips. The eyes of the charmer were deepened by the intelligent application of the shadows of pistachio, gray, and black. Sharp corners loomed on the upper lip with a pencil, the surface of the lips was covered with bright red, burgundy or carrot-colored lipstick.
Retro hairstyle 20's
Beauties of the 19th century regularly dyed their hair. Two basic tones were present: blond and black. On the short hairstyles necessarily attended the "cold" wave. Long curls curled into light large curls, with the help of decorative cords, elastic bands, tapes were fixed in the area of the crown and the back of the head.
Hair with straight long hair framed by a wide ribbon with decorative elements or rim. The girls created additional volume at the level of the crown, bangs with the help of hair. In the fashion there were curled locks, thick bangs with oblique partitions.
Modern execution technique
- Clips for hair "duck"
- Crest
- Invisible
- Retainer
- Clean curls to comb.
- Moisten strands with water.
- Apply fixing mousse.
- Make a straight / side parting.
- Fix the "duck" on the hair at regular intervals over the entire surface of the hair.
- On the back of the head from each individual curl to form a curly fingers. Secure invisible.
- Sprinkle with varnish.
- Remove the "duck".
- Lightly comb the hair in front with a comb.
- On the back of your head gently lay curls in the form of a roller. Fasten the hair with hairpins or gather it in a bun.
Hairstyles are not medium and long hair.
«S-shaped curls "
After the “cold wave”, the curls in the shape of the English letter “S” stood in second place. Hairstyle was carried out on the average length of the strands. Stylists consider: the technology for haircuts was particularly complex.
Before hair styling with special curling tongs, the head of hair was soaked with flaxseed. The decoction was used instead of the latch. Curls curled into elastic waves and placed with fingers. To perform the hair, the hairdresser must have professional qualities.
A coquettish hairstyle with wavy short curls fits beauties with a square and oval type of face.
- Moisturize hair with a spray bottle.
- Apply to the curls retainer (mousse, gel).
- Using a curling iron, place the strands in S-shaped waves.
- Sprinkle with a spray lock.
Stylish car "Gatsby"
With the help of ordinary curling iron and fixing means, a retro image of a woman is aristocratic. Glamor look on a short hair / medium length gives soft waves.
- Apply a fixing agent (thermal gel for styling) to clean moist hair.
- With the tip of the comb, make a side parting.
- Divide the hair into zones.
- With the help of curling irons, create a separate coil from each strand. Curling direction: to the occipital region.
- Coils fix each separately using stealth.
- After complete drying / cooling of hair, remove the invisible.
- Curls one side of the hair to fix decorated hairpin rear hair.
- Shake the other side of the hair gently with your fingers.
- Sprinkle with fixative.
In conclusion: to decorate your hair with a wide ribbon, a rim with rhinestones, a small hat with a mesh.
Retro styling for long hair
- Curling iron
- Roller for curls
- Spray - Clamp
- Hairpins for fixing hair
- Crest
- Scrunchy
- Studs
Technology:
Her hair is created on clean, dry hair.
- The tip of the comb to determine the zone bangs.
- On the surface of the hair to make a horizontal side parting.
- Collect long strands from the side and back of the head in the tail, secure with a rubber band.
- Under the ends of the curl to substitute the roller, wind the strands on the device, starting from the ends of the hair.
- Straighten evenly strands in the bundle, fix the roller with pins.
- Apply a spray-lock to the bangs before curling.
- Comb bangs comb.
- To form large waves with individual curls of bangs: grab the curling tongs to grab the tip of the curl, turn the curler at an angle of 500.
- Comb received curls. Wave on the bangs to turn on one side of the hair.
- Sprinkle with varnish.
