This hairdo, which used to be called a bubble cut but is now called pineapple hair, had short, tightly curled hair that looked like a poodle's coat.
The name of the hairstyle comes from an aviation move called "horizontal rolling," which at the time meant "celebration" or "winning."
One of the most iconic of the '50s, the bouffant is derived from the French word for puffed-out.
The '50s were an era of wigs and volume. In both categories, nothing beats the bee hive.
The '50s were an era of wigs and volume. In both categories, nothing beats the bee hive.
The back was very customizable, with some women keeping it long at the nape of the neck while others went for a bob.
The Italian haircut (sculpted curls that frame the face), French bob (flared at the ends), and faux bob (longer hair curled and tucked under to appear shorter) were the most popular bob styles in the 1950s.
In the 1950s, short hair became popular. Gamine looks were boyish or elfish hairstyles that showed that women could still look feminine even with more practical cuts.