The retro styles making a comeback

They say fashion goes in circles (who ever thought denim jackets, neon leggings, and printed pants would make a comeback?), and it seems that the same goes for hairstyles, too.
Just looking at the awards shows over the past two months, it’s become incredibly clear that Hollywood’s hottest stars have taken a liking to hairstyles that were big back in the 40s and 50s.
Let’s take a look, shall we?
Short ‘n’ sassy
The pixie cut has been around for years, but no one has done it quite like Audrey Hepburn did. Until Anne Hathway chopped off her locks, that is. The style is somewhere between boyishly charming and adorably feminine: a hard one to pull off, but if done right it looks fabulous. Let’s see if Anne will keep this look around as her hair grows out.
Short and full of curls
Curls have never really been ‘out’, but now it seems that boho waves and big, bouncy curls are slowly being replaced by finger-wave curls – the kind that Rita Hayworth rocked throughout the 1940s. Funny lady Tina Fey wore her hair like this (they kind of look similar, don't you think?) at the SAG awards recently, and it’s probably the best we’ve ever seen her look.
Over the shoulder
Veronica Lake was pretty much known for this side-part-over-the-shoulder-soft-curls look that keeps cropping up time and time again on the red carpet today. It’s soft, it’s feminine, and it’s the kind of style that makes you wonder why it took so long to come back. Barbara Palvin is just one of the many celebrities helping this look become a red carpet staple.
A deep side part
It doesn’t matter if their hair is long or short, whether they’re going for the Veronica Lake or the Lauren Becall (not too dissimilar from the Rita Hayworth), celebrities are embracing a deep, deep side part – often coupled with the soft curls and rolls that epitomised old Hollywood. Dita von Teese actually looks like she stepped straight out of the 40s!
Groomed and dapper
It’s not just the women of Hollywood who are taking their cues from the stars who made it big decades before them. Justin Timberlake seems to have found his inner Humphrey Bogart with this incredibly groomed style. While usually we don't notice the hairstyles of the men gracing the red carpet, this one definitely grabbed our attention. Bravo, JT!
What do you think of these old Hollywood hair looks? Would you like to recreate any of them?
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All very classy looks. I love the Rita Hayworth/Dita Von T look. I would compliment it with a cute little clip on the side, you know the kind with sparkly diamond looking stones in it.
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Veronica Lake's look! Very nice neat feminine and just gorgeous, timeless
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I love them all...used to have the pixie cut myself years ago
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I am quite partial to the Over the shoulder hairstyle, it is glamorous.
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I love all of these looks!!! I'm a huge fan of the Hollywood golden era....
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katy perry always has a retro do!
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How I love old Hollywood curls! Especially Lauren Becall's gorgeous deep side parted curls... If only I could master the same perfect curls (without heated rollers it's an almost impossible task!)
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Glossy, healthy curls will NEVER go out of style!
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I would LOVE to recreate the Veronica Lake over the shoulder look for some night out or special occasion :)
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I love the side part coupled with the soft curls. Dita von Tease always looks wonderful in my oppinion!
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The long hairstyles are very feminine
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Sorry, but the original stars are still the best!
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I love these classic retro curls. If only I had the skills to DIY these styles!
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to be honest, I dont like any of these looks... that dont flatter anyone.
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I love all these looks but especially the pixie cut as it's the cut I have right now.
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Love to recreate Short and full of curls style..so classy.
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you can't go wrong when channelling Hepburn
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can't wait for the oscar
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Love all these looks.
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hmm. I love vintage styles but not so much these. I love the victory rolls and such
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LOVE LOVE LOVE! I rock the deep hair part atleast once a week to work haha :)
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I adore the old classic Hollywood glamour look. The only look I would personally re-create is over the shoulder swept hair!! So beautiful xox
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Love old glamour! Tina Fey nailed it. They should bring back more of the male hairstyles too.
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