15 Hairstyles That Were Very Popular At Certain Times (Some Came Back)

The historical characteristics of a certain period can be observed in several aspects, for example, in the style of clothes, in the types of hit songs and even in a new haircut. The interesting thing is to realize how easy it is to identify a certain generation or a social movement just by looking at the types of hairstyles used. The styles and haircuts also manage to tell the story of an era and in a pretty impressive way.

O awesome.club explored some of the most unique hairstyles and made a list of the most striking and influential styles in history. Check out!

The Egyptians left signs of the importance given to hair from an aesthetic point of view. But, if this aspect is analyzed with greater care and attention, it is possible to notice that the hair was considered a symbol of status social status, condition or intentions of a person. A shaved head or very short hair suited the dry, hot climate; the use of wigs was a solution adopted to protect themselves from the sun and let the skin perspire.

Although braids are usually used quite elaborately and there is a huge variety of styles for characterizing characters in film and television, they often allude to the medieval period, as, for example, in game of Thronesat the hairstyle worn by Daenerys Targaryen. But a curious fact is that this style has more to do aesthetically with Classical Antiquity. For example, in Athens in Ancient Greece, this female hairstyle was a distinctive symbol of status Social. In the Roman Empire, other popular styles were hairpieces and braids that crossed the front of the hair, over the forehead.

At the time of the Vikings, men wore more varied styles of hairstyles than women. Although there is evidence of the use of short hair, about a third of them wore braids. In addition, other indications were found of male head profiles showing different hairstyles, such as the mohawk or long hair that ended in a curl around the neck. In women, they apparently valued the beauty of the hair. Some popular hairstyles were a long ponytail wrapped in a knot, using the hair itself, close to the head and, although it was less popular, there are also signs of the use of buns.

In the Edo period of the 17th century, the so-called shimada, still used by geishas and maikos (Geisha apprentices). It consists of a bun in the hair located at the back and secured with combs. This hairstyle is usually decorated with adornments such as the Hana Kanzashi, an arrangement of flowers, indicating the month of the year, according to the type of flower; it’s the bira-bira kanzashia clinking, silver-plated or silver-plated hanging accessory.

In Europe, from approximately the year 1770, women’s hairstyles considered beautiful and popular became so large that women had to wear wigs to enlarge them. The style used could be thematic, as, for example, according to day-to-day events. It is believed that they became popular thanks to the French queen Marie Antoinette, who wore elaborate hairstyles with a huge variety of materials, such as jewelry, feathers and even fruits and vegetables.

In the 1920s, one of the most iconic hairstyles in cinema appeared, the so-called bob lulu, adopted by the American actress and dancer Louise Brooks, responsible for popularizing the cut. This style somehow mentioned youth and freedom, despite the controversies and numerous discussions published in the magazines of the time, because of the boldness of women to leave their necks bare and the “anguish” of husbands to see their wives using this cut. In addition to becoming popular, the bob lulu inspired the use of new accessories, such as headbands, which added greater charm to the hairstyle.

Short, feminine and refined were part of one of the hairstyle trends of the 1950s. Two of the great muses to adopt this style and immortalize it throughout Hollywood were Grace Kelly, with her elegant hairstyle in the bob, with wavy hairs at the nape of the neck; and Marilyn Monroe, with her short hair in platinum blonde curls.

The Afro hairstyle of the 1960s emerged during the civil rights mobilization, as a way of asserting black identity, in contrast to conventional trends. The protests were against racial segregation and oppression. This flashy style has become quite popular, especially among younger people.

You hippies they are characterized as part of a countercultural movement, which rejected the customs of traditional American life. The movement emerged between the 1960s and 1970s and left the mark of an entire generation. In addition to a particular style of wearing the hair, long, for men and women, with braids on the sides or simply divided into two parts, the clothes were loose, resulting in a bohemian and natural look.

In the mid-1970s, the punks as a social reaction to the economic and sociopolitical conditions of England at the time of the depression. You punks found their own way of expressing themselves, considered a musical subculture, and had an aggressive style, characterized by the frequent use of leather pants and Mohawk-style hairstyles, inspired by Native Americans.

The 80s are characterized by being a time when being fashionable meant being noticed. The style used in the period was characterized by hairstyles with plenty of volume, a hallmark of the Queen of Pop.🇧🇷 Madonna, who also popularized the use of headscarves and blonde strands with dark roots, as well as clothes with rebellious and eccentric traits.

The braids, very thin and spread all over the head, had their heyday again in the 90s. In addition to seeing them in movies cult of the time, like The Patricinhas of Beverly Hills🇧🇷 worn by the character of Dionne (Stacey Dash), they were also adopted by several popular celebrities of the time, such as American singer Christina Aguilera.

Soap operas notably influenced young Latin American fashion between the 1990s and 2000s, setting trends for this generation. Some of the most influential were the dreamers, with actress Aracely Arámbula showing braids and barrettes in her red hair, and Rebelwith the hairstyles of actress Dulce María.

One of the trends that stood out in the 2010s was that of dreadlocks or rastafarian🇧🇷 In 2012, this style was used by the singer Rihanna and, in 2014, the brand Chanel adopted it in the models that showed their clothes on the catwalks. Also, in 2017, this hairstyle was called beauty look (beauty style) from the New York Fashion Week spring-summer collection🇧🇷 whose shows were closed by stylist Marc Jacobs.

Without going unnoticed, the 2020s began with diverse hair colors, a style used by artists, influencers and, in general, by people all over the world who are not afraid to be bold in both the cut and the colors.

Did any particular style catch your eye? Would you dare to wear any of these hairstyles? Let us know your opinion in the comments.