What were some of the hair styles of the 1940's for fashionable women?

Answer by  Princess33 (84)

Women in the 1940's did not have access to all the technology we have today. It was very rare for a woman to dye her hair. They also did not have access to hair dryers and curling irons, so bobby pins were an important part of styling hair back then.

Answer by  ps2 (103)

The styles for women's hair in the 1940's were wartime chic: ringlets, bobs, swept back hair that formed a distinct shape can be seen on stars from that era.

Answer by  Stylist112 (136)

Common fashionable hairstyles were worn down, in soft waves and sometimes worn with a hat just covering the top of the head and worn partially down onto the forehead. Also, short, curled under bangs were popular often pulled back with big bows.

Answer by  sonya7 (34)

Victory rolls were exceedingly popular in the 1940's, as well as various forms of curls, severe side parts, and classy up-do's.

Answer by  budheshwari (55)

Generally the women use to keep short hairs in 1940's and use to curl their hair and tie the hair neatly and tidily.The famous style was 'Retro style'in hollywood.And in bollywood the actress use to keep long hair and with a curly flix in front i.e, cover two sides of forehead and leave hair opened.

Answer by  GaBBy16 (38)

Layered, Short, Wavy, Peekabo Bangs, Victory Cut, The 1940s hairstyles emphasised height on the front of the head with curls, waves, rolls and bangs.