If you didn’t know this already, here’s your chance. You really don’t need to slip into that loud polka-dotted dress to complement your favorite ‘60s hairdo. The charm of the past perfectly balanced by the quirkiness of the present – here’s to stylizing hairstyles that became a huge hit back then. No more waiting for retro-themed cocktails parties to revive the bouffant and victory rolls.
Let’s have a look at these retro hairstyles with a modern twist
1. Blow ’Em Out, Princess
What the Tagore heiress began in An Evening In Paris is a rage till date. No less than a boon for short-haired girls, rolled-out locks are easy to do and easier to manage. Retro look hairstyle and yet so chic.
- Since you’re going to enlist the help of a friend named ‘heat’, you can’t avoid the one named ‘protection’. Enter the Toni&Guy Heat Protection Mist: High Temperature Protection.
- Not blessed with poker straight tresses? Begin by plugging in the Braun Satin Hair 3 - ST310 Hair Straightener. Take time to meticulously straighten each section of hair.
- Next up, back-comb the crown area using the Hairpro HP 6059 Back Combing Brush / Teasing Brush. We obviously can’t reminiscence that era sans the trademark bouffant.
- Time for some action! Using the Ikonic Professional Blow Dry Brush and the Roots Professional Sonic HD22 Hair Dryer, roll out the ends. Be patient; the longer you hold, the tighter the rolls.
- Now revive your inner flower child by placing the Toniq Bohemia White Flower Hair Band over the crown.
2. The Modern-Day Monroe
Two Monroe-esque things that will always be timeless – her words and that vintage hairstyle. Believe it or not, looking like a smoke storm was never this easy. Complement tousled curls with the no-makeup makeup look and you’re this close to fooling the world with #WokeUpLikeThat.
- A deep-side parting is what you begin with. Don’t bother combing your hair; messy is the mantra here.
- Now use the HairPro 3016 Hair Curling Tong to create soft, naturally ruffled curls. Save those perfect, tight curls for another day, please.
- Seal the deal with the Toni&Guy Casual: Sea Salt Texturising Spray. Don’t forget that million-dollar smile though!
3. The Bow-tiful Bun
All sorts of elaborate buns done and dusted? Wait till you see what happens when you add the ’60s retro hair touch to them. Disclaimer: You’ll find yourself ogling at Asha Parikh’s gorgeous fringes.
- Keeping your fringes aside, gather the rest of your hair in a high pigtail, roll the length around the root and secure it with Elite Models ABC5116A Fashion Bobby Pins.
- Character is what your fringe needs now. So, after a generous side-part, use the Mr. Barber Curl On Curling Tong to frame your face better.
- Lastly, channel your inner diva by placing the Toniq Beige Bow Hair Band over the crown. Finish off with a perfectly-winged eye and you’re all set to rock-n-roll!
4. Say Hi To The Hive
Confidently carried by Audrey Hepburn in the 1960s, the beehive has resurged and how. Holly A-listers have been sporting the hive on red carpets across the globe and we’re drooling already. Perfect for a dinner date, this retro hairstyle for women just looks tricky.
- A lot of backcombing goes into this so keep chanting ‘patience’ to yourself. Section the crown area and use the Ikonic Professional Teasing Brush as your magic wand.
- Once the backcombed base of the hive is formed, gather them and secure in the centre using the Elite Models ABC5116B Fashion Bobby Pins. Be generous with the pins.
- Now take a section from the peripheral smooth strands, layer your hive and tuck it in the centre using a pin. Set this on repeat mode. Once you’re done with all your hair, the hive should be smooth and ridiculously huge.
Tell us which ’60s hairstyle you are crushing on.
