1940s Hairstyle

Hollywood glamour set the standard for 1940s hairstyle for women. Curls were in and so were bangs. Hair was often pressed flat which not only gave the hair a sleeker look, but was also convenient for wearing hats. 1940s hairstyle for women celebrated hair volume and length, the famous updo being a fine example.

Here are some 1940s hairstyle examples.

victory rolls:

Named after a famous air maneuver during World war Two and also came to be named after an ally victory. Women would leave pin curlers or rollers in their hair overnight and would follow with minimal brushing in the morning. The curls were combed over with excess hair to keep the curling in place. Women could also invoke the classic method of hair rats or stuffing the hair with padding, usually paper, to carefully craft and mold the hair. This form of padding dates all the way back to the Edwardian era when hair volume and updos were also popular. Victory rolls can also be done by hand if you don’t have curling materials.

Victory Hair Tutorial:

Peek A Boo:

This do was made famous by Veronica Lake who starred in such films as the Blue Dahlia. She became noticed by her famous hair which always draped over her right eye and hence the fashion became popular worldwide. The peek a boo bang is a fairly simple style to pull off.

Peek A Boo Tutorial:

Top reverse roll:

A quick and simple way to style long hair. Basically the top reverse roll is sectioning off your hair and rolling it down to your scalp and pinned down with a hair pin followed with some hair spray. This style was popular with school teachers along with women who worked in the factories. It was simple yet fashionable.

1940s Pompadour:

The pompadour would essentially be an updo which could include a collection of curls and rolls or a straight do crafted at the back of the head or piled high on top of the head. One would have to have long hair to accomplish a successful pompadour.