Hairstyles Of The 1920s
A haircut is more than a haircut. It’s sometimes a whole statement, a statement about who you are, a statement about your beliefs, or a statement about your era. Some styles even got so large, they revolutionized the pop culture landscape and continue to influence contemporary understanding of beauty. Here’s a look at the hairstyles that left their mark.
Flapper Bob (1920s)
Prior to the Flapper Bob, women generally wore their hair long, with it being bound up like it had been worn for generations by their mothers and grandmothers. Then came Louise Brooks and her razor-sharp, chin-length bob and blunt bangs, and things changed. It was not only a new cut, but it was also women declaring an end to the old rules. Grab a big, square-cut bob at any salon these days, and you’re still embodying some of that vibe.
The Pompadour (1950s)
The Pompadour was a hair doing extreme attitude, hair slicked back and piled high, and impossible to ignore. It was a symbol of rebellion, rock and roll. Twenty years on, they still recreate that height and that swagger on both men and women.
The Afro (1960s–1970s)
The Afro isn’t just a hairstyle, it’s a fashion statement that changed the rules entirely. At a time when beauty standards had one very narrow definition, wearing your hair naturally big and unapologetically full was the boldest style choice anyone could make. Musicians wore it on stage, activists wore it on the streets, and everyday women wore it like armour. No cut, color, or trend has ever carried that kind of weight on the runway of real life.
The Rachel (1990s)
Anyone who went to a hair salon in the ’90s had to hear someone asking for “The Rachel. What goes viral on TV, goes viral on a runway too- and Jennifer Aniston’s layered cut on Friends proved to be just that. That haircut was still a wanted cut even though people had never seen the show before.
The Posh Bob (2000s)
Victoria Beckham didn’t simply chop her hair off; she chopped it off in a really new fashion. She abandoned the gentle, layered look that most were accustomed to and opted for more angular, more formal designs. It was the cut of power dressing – the one that meant business.
These hairstyles Are Still Relevant. Why?
None of these ever completely disappeared, the Flapper Bob, the Pompadour, the Afro, The Rachel and the Posh Bob. You can still see them on runways, in salons and on celebrities looking for a throwback appearance. They hung around because they are not a hair thing. All these were about a moment in time, identity, or confidence.
Great Hairstyles Never Go Out Of Style
Even though trends come and go, iconic ones always come back, often with a twist in their modernized forms. Perhaps it’s the sleekness of the Flapper Bob, the defiant spirit of the Pompadour, the sense of pride of the Afro, the simple aesthetic of The Rachel, or the cutting-edge of the Posh Bob. Regardless of which one resonates with you, it’ll tell you the same thing – good hair doesn’t just happen in a flash. It can define one.
