The incomparable 60s of the last century brought a huge number of different fashion trends into the history of fashion. This is the time of feminine short dresses, bright colors in clothes, wide arrows and high hairstyles. One of the most popular hairstyles for women of that time was the hala hairstyle. Read about what she was like, as well as other fashionable hairstyles of the crazy sixties, in our today's article.
Fashion challah or beehive
Despite the simplicity of the hairstyles of the 60s, they were quite complex and time consuming. And if Soviet women were held back by some limits set by the top leadership, then foreign actresses and just the fair sex with might and main tried to outdo each other. Not sparing their own hair, varnish and hairpins, they created incredible structures on their heads. One of the most popular hairstyles of those years is the female hala hairstyle, or, as it was also called, the beehive.
The second name characterizes her features much more accurately, since the hairstyle really resembles a beehive. However, it was also not called challah by chance. But because it resembles a dish of Jewish cuisine - a wicker cake.
Describing the halu hairstyle and exactly how to do it is quite difficult due to the fact that there are many interpretations of its execution. However, its essence was that each strand of hair was strongly combed and filled with varnish. Then it was laid around on the head, but in a braid. Each new layer was stuck with hairpins. At the end, a whole structure was recreated on the woman's head.
There were even rumors that many ladies put high pillows under their necks during sleep so that their hairstyle would last for two or three days.
Who made the most challah?
The khala hairstyle was especially loved by the wives of ministers and employees in state institutions. High hair, apparently, gave these ladies an even greater sense of their importance and status. But these are only guesses of fashion historians.
As is often the case, the new fashion was followed not only by those who actually wore the beehive hairstyle, but also by those who looked ridiculous.
Babette's hairstyle
One of the most beautiful actresses of the last century Brigitte Bardot has contributed to the development of the fashion industry. With her light hand, plaid dresses and shoes without heels (trapezians) entered the fashion of the 60s. After the release of the film "Babette Goes to War" became a popular hairstyle that Bardo brought to light -babette.
Everyone who could only began to copy her. Babette can be considered truly legendary! At that time, ladies did not take a daily shower and believed that you can wash your hair once a week. Therefore, such high and complex hairstyles were made for several days.
Babetta has not lost its popularity today. There are several types of this hairstyle. The classic version involves bouffant to the crown and fixation with hairpins. If the bouffant does not give the desired "knoll" effect, then women put a special roller or foam sponge inside.
Brigite Bardot preferred to appear in the frame almost herself, so she wore "cine" hairstyles in life.
However, more often it was high hairstyles with bangs. As you know, Bardo was very fond of elongated bangs, tearing the temporal parts. This style was quickly picked up by women of fashion not only abroad, but also in the USSR.
How to make a babette yourself?
In order to make this hairstyle on your hair, you will need some skill. Consider the simplest version of a babette with a bagel on long hair.
- Make a high ponytail and tie at the base with an elastic band. Then take the second thin elastic band and fix it on the tail, retreating from the first one by 5-7 cm.
- Put on the base of the first elastic band a bagel similar in color to your hair color.
- Spread the hair from the tail so that the bagel is not visible. And secure with a thin elastic band.
- The remaining ends of the hair can be twistedin curls or wrap around a donut, fixing with hairpins.
Tip: To achieve the effect of the Bardo hairstyle, do not brush your hair much before you start making a babette. Otherwise it will be too smooth. And the actress preferred slightly messy hairstyles and hated unnaturalness.
High hairstyle for every day
If earlier women did their hair for 2-3 days, today ladies prefer to wash their hair much more often and have to do it every day. Therefore, for every day, neither the hala hairstyle nor the babette is suitable because of its complexity. Stylists offer simplified versions of complex hairstyles.
For example, the same babette can be built only halfway, making a small pile with a roller, and leaving the remaining ends free. This option is especially suitable for those ladies whose forehead is considered low, since the bouffant will visually enlarge the forehead and make the face more harmonious.
The same can be done with almost any updo. The main thing is bouffant and donut fixation.
Short and sleek
Light and voluminous hairstyles were not the only ones popular in the fashion world of the 60s. In contrast to femininity, this decade was also remembered for excessively short female haircuts. The most important mistress of fashion was the model Twiggy. The shortened square, or, as it was called, "page haircut" quickly took its place and attracted many women for its simplicity and convenience.
The key point of the short bob was strict straight lines and well-groomed hair. The hair had to be not only absolutely clean, but also shiny.
Retro Flip
The wife of American President John F. Kennedy Jacqueline from the very first minutes could charm anyone. This woman combined a special charm, an unsurpassed mind and gentleness. Among other things, the first lady of the United States has become a real style icon not only in her country, but throughout the world!
Her images were copied, and all the hairdressers were able to repeat her signature flip hairstyle. This option perfectly suited the fashion for hairstyles of the 60s and fell in love with many women of different ages. In fact, the flip is an ordinary bean in an elongated version.
The hair is combed along the entire length to create volume, and the ends are curled to the outside. The classic flip is shoulder length. However, there were other options. For example, a little later, volume with a roller at the crown or bright accessories in the form of varnished bows and satin ribbons were added to the classic version of the hairstyle.
Hippie style
As you know, the hippie subculture originated in the 60s of the last century and has firmly taken its position in society. Like every subculture, hippies have their own style of clothing and hairstyles.
For representatives of the hippie trend, the naturalness and naturalness of clothing materials was important. Therefore, women and girls preferred loose hair or simple braids. But the main "trick" of the hippie was a bright strip of fabric,which they put on their hair and lowered it to the middle of their foreheads. In the 60s, it was thin stripes of fabric with bright patterns or braided leather braids with an elastic band.
If the hippie style is close to your spirit, we advise you to take a closer look at the various hair bands. Today, there are a huge variety of items that will help you create your own stylish bow.
Try a hippie hairstyle without headbands or ribbons. This option is perfect for a romantic date, a walk around the city or work.
Malvina with fleece
Practically all hairstyles of the 60s were characterized by smooth lines and bouffant hair. Malvinka hairstyle was considered very popular at that time. Similar styling for girls can be seen in fashion magazines of the 60s or in movies and music videos. This hairstyle creates a playful mood and rejuvenates her mistress. It is very simple to make a malvinka with a fleece in the style of the 60s. To create it, you will need a comb, satin ribbon, elastic and curlers.
How to make a Malvinka: Use a comb to separate the front of the hair. Clip the hair closest to the forehead, and start combing the rest. After that, put the pinned hair on top of the combed and fix with an elastic band. The tail should be on the top of the head, not below. For a retro look, tie a satin bow over the elastic so that the ends hang down a little on the sides. Comb the remaining curls and wind the ends to the outside, since it was this way of curling the hair that distinguished many hairstyles of the 60s.
However, a tall Malvinkamore suitable for girls than women.
Try some of the suggested hairstyles worn by film stars or popular singers of the time. Perhaps it is in the fashion history of this decade that you will find your own unique style.