1920's Hairstyles

1920's Hairstyles

The 1920's were a time of Hair Revolution. Thousands of women flocked to hairdressers to chop their inches away as "The Bob" became an ever-present symbol of bold, modern femininity. Find more 1920's hairstyles here.

While the bob is now symbolic of the 1920s woman, the style first made waves in 1915, when renowned ballroom dancer Irene Castle chopped her locks for convenience and unwittingly sparked a major trend.






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Salma Hayek arrives at the Hollywood Domino Game Launch benefitting The Art of Elysium. Getty images. There were quite a few curly bob hairstyles at the Hollywood Domino Game Launch benefitting The Art of Elysium this past weekend. The gala had a 1920's flapper theme, and while not all the attendees donned their best beaded dresses, many showed up with gorgeous 1920's hairstyles. Mexican screen goddess Salma Hayek sported a beaded headband over her simple low updo, styled to look like a short cut. Getty Images Lipstick Jungle actresses Lindsay Price and Kim Raver both wore sparkly 1920s-inspired frocks and curly 1920's hairstyles.  Getty ... Read Full Story
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A moll, or a gun moll as they were more commonly known back in the twenties, was a female companion of a male professional criminal, or gangster. The “Gun” was not derived from the firearm that they may or may not have carried with them, but instead from the Yiddish word meaning “Thief”. Meanwhile, “Moll” derives from Molly, used as a slang term for a prostitute, since the 17th century. Despite the negative implications of being a “thief prostitute”, the gangster’s moll fancy dress is today a very popular choice for parties. Indeed, the gangsters and molls fancy dress is an especially popular choice ... Read Full Story
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In the 1920s women in short dresses with strands and strands of beads could be seen enjoying jazz at popular speakeasys. These modern women who were seen as brash for their independence were termed flappers. Contributor: Agnieszka MarczakPublished: Sep 28, 2009  
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From glittering beaded flapper dresses to silky pantsuits meant for entertaining at home, a new exhibit celebrates a time when women bobbed their hair, ventured out to speak-easies and dared to shorten their hemlines. "Painting the Town: 1920s High ...  
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Dallas exhibit focuses on fashion from the 1920s, including flapper dressesThe Canadian PressDALLAS — From glittering beaded flapper dresses to silky pantsuits meant for entertaining at home, a new exhibit celebrates a time when women bobbed their ...and more »  
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