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50s hairstyles: Retro hairstyles to recreate

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50s hairstyles: retro hairstyles to recreate

50s, 60s, 70s hairstyles - we love all these vintage looks again at some point. And with a modern twist, they can be worn with pride today and tomorrow. One of the great icons of the 50s was undoubtedly Marilyn Monroe. She not only made platinum blonde more popular than ever. Her perfect hairstyle still makes us rave about her today. Here we present the most iconic looks of the rocking fifties:

Marilyn Monroe hairstyle

Marilyn Monroe - almost everyone still recognises her style and especially her 50s hairstyle today. Short, light blonde curls made the American with the sexy curves an icon. Her hairstyle is constantly experiencing a revival. We're talking about glamorous retro waves.

If you're looking for an authentic 50s hairstyle for women, you can't go past this Hollywood-style retro look.

The 50s glamour waves à la Marilyn Monroe are at their best when the hair is chin-length. It should be slightly layered and naturally (light) blonde. The waves should be styled big, but there shouldn't be too many waves.

How to style the 50s Marilyn Monroe hairstyle:

  • Distribute a fist-sized amount of volumising mousse evenly through towel-dried hair
  • Create a side parting with the comb
  • Twist one wide strand at a time onto large curlers or around a large-diameter curling iron
  • If using curlers, blow-dry the hair and then carefully remove the curlers
  • If using the curling iron, let the curls cool down
  • Then style the curls into shape with your fingers.
  • Add a little hair gel to the hair for an elegant touch
  • For a relaxed look, tousle the hairstyle a little with your fingers
  • Use shine spray as a finish

Tip: To complete the look, don't forget to wear red lipstick!

Rockabilly hairstyle

The rockabilly trend is one of the most popular 50s looks and still has many fans today. The rock'n'roll movement and hillbilly influences are the origin and inspiration for the rockabilly or, in the female version, rockabella style. The music and lifestyle were so popular at the time that they gave rise to a fashion and hairstyle trend of their own. The motto: wild, colourful, casual. In addition to figure-hugging petticoats and pencil skirts, the right hairstyle was an absolute must-have for women. We're talking about longer hair in luscious curls. Artfully piled-up updos were also popular in the wild rockabilly era. On the other hand, a high ponytail combined with twisted fringes looks somewhat simpler. Hair accessories such as large bows, wide headbands or pins in the shape of cherries are simply a must.

One of the most famous proponents of the rockabilly trend is probably burlesque dancer Dita von Teese. Her 50s hairstyle can still be worn today and, above all, recreated. Here are some instructions on how to recreate it:

  • Comb through the hair well and part it exactly to the side.
  • Separate the fringes and tuck the rest of the hair out of the face
  • Now tease the fringes with a comb.
  • Tousle the fringes separately to the left and right of the parting
  • Carefully comb the hair upwards with a brush
  • Roll the fringes over your hand or a smooth rod, twisting the ends inwards
  • Secure the resulting quiff with bobby pins
  • Proceed in exactly the same way with the other strand
  • Then place both strands into each other in the centre to create a large quiff
  • The hair pinned back can be smoothed with a straightening iron
  • Twist the ends inwards
  • Shine spray and pomade for a stylish finish

The much-helps-much tip: Use plenty of hairspray, or alternatively tousle spray, to maximise volume. The quiff should also be secured as invisibly as possible from all sides. Bobby pins are small, invisible helpers. Flyaway hair is a no-go with this perfect 50s hairstyle.

Grace Kelly hairstyle

GraceKelly with her unmistakable look is another style icon of the 50s. She was an actress and princess and set trends that are still considered the ultimate in elegance today. Her hairstyle in combination with her unmistakable make-up still has many fans today. To recreate Grace Kelly's look authentically, you need blonde, shoulder-length hair. The beauty of this hair length is that it offers many styling options. Waves are also essential for this 50s hairstyle for women. You can recreate the classic, light vintage waves in the elegant Grace Kelly look:

  • Create a centre parting
  • Create light waves using a straightening iron, curling iron or rollers
  • For the look, it is important that the ends of the strands are twisted in and also curled, leave the curls to cool
  • For a natural look, lightly comb out the waves with a wide-toothed comb and use hairspray to set them in place
  • Pull your hair back with a wide vintage-style hairband
  • Alternatively, tie a silk scarf over it

If you are familiar with a round brush and hairdryer, you can also use them to create this elegant 50s hairstyle. Here, the hair is blow-dried inwards using the round brush. When using (heatable) rollers, you need two for the parted forehead and the remaining rollers for the sides and back of the head. The roots remain untouched. This is combed smooth at the end. The light waves lie elegantly on the shoulders. Gloss spray makes the look a real eye-catcher.