When you think of hair styles from the 1920's, you typically imagine a flapper with a glossy short bob, or pin curls and finger waves. Not all women cut their hair off to achieve this look, however; some women pulled their hair into the nape of their neck and wound it in a neat chignon or knot, to create the illusion of a bob. Short hair was preferred though, as it was much easier to maintain and style in the elaborate do's of the day.
Women used water combs to style and set their wet hair, or combed and pinched their hair into finger waves, using styling lotion. Until their hairstyles were completely set, women would protect their hair with fine nets made of real human hair. Chemical treatments for "permanent" signature waves also became accessible.
Here are some spreads from popular publications of the 1920s, depicting the evolution of fashion trends through the decade. Ranging from the more traditionally feminine, softer looks of the early 1920s, to the boxier, more masculine silhouettes leading into the 1930s; it is clear from these illustrations that fashion had never changed so fast, and […]
The 1920s has always been one of my favourite decades and these street style photos from that era prove just one of the reasons why. Fashion underwent a radical transformation, as hemlines and haircuts grew shorter, women started wearing more makeup and the iconic Flapper style was born. Images via Vintage Everyday
