30 Creative Hairstyles To Rock The 60s Look
It's an old saying, "History always repeats itself," sometimes its good, sometimes it's not. In the case of these 30 fun 60's hairstyles, it's definitely good!
Jul 25, 2018
Iconic looks from the 60s
The 60s are known for a lot of things. Music, Civil and Women's Rights, James Bond (and Bond Girls) .... but when you think of the 60s you think of the HAIR and crazy neon colors! As creative and free as the 60's were, five key hairs styles defined the era; we are going to give you some fun, modern twists on how to wear those looks today!
Bouffant
There are lots of ways to update this do for the modern day. It will work best on medium hair or long hair, but there are ways to incorporate a bouffant look with short hair too!
Bouffant with Bangs
Quick and Easy! This take on the 60's bouffant hairstyle works for even short and medium length hair. This 'do can be worn with any occasion or makeup style.
Buffant Pony
Curly Bouffant
Half Up Bouffant
The Half up bouffant is usually best reserved for formal events. This style can work with short-medium hair or long hair. Adding in cute accessories like jeweled bobby pins, or small braids are fun ways to style up the half-bouffant even more! Or if you wanted to spice things up - add some floral garland-styled headbands to your bouffant.
Bouffants and Headbands
If you really want to channel the 60's vibe. Using thick headbands and LOTS of hairspray is the way to go!
Short Hair Bouffant
Beehive
The Beehive is similar to the bouffant in that the idea of Bigger is Better is exceptionally critical here. There is a significant amount of more teasing involved than with the bouffant.
Traditional 60's Beehive
Increasingly popular for prom or vintage inspired weddings. The traditional beehive LITERALLY looks like a beehive!
Beehive Hair with Flowers
This take on the beehive is slightly smaller than a traditional beehive, but by adding in floral elements, and with the right makeup (as seen here) you can ooze the 60's style.
Half o' Hive
Beehive with a Bow or Flowers
Beehive with "Braids"
Adding braids is much more challenging, especially when completing details to the bottom support of the hive should be saved for times when you have plenty of time to get ready.
The Amy Winehouse
One of the most iconic and powerful pop female music artists of all time (Rest in Peace), The Amy Winehouse look is simple - pile as much as you can on top of your head for the hive, then curl the rest.
3. Pixie Cut
True Pixie
Pixie Faux Hawk
Much like the reverse, and much classier mullet, this much more modern variation of the pixie hairdo is short in the back on long on the top.
Pixie Bob
This other modern pixie option features a close cut in the back, with longer sides. This style has all the flexibility of the bob, with the ease of styling of the true pixie, it is also a good transition hairstyle should you decide to grow your hair out from the "Twiggy."
Pixie with some Color
Faux Pixie
Opposite of the Pixie with Color, the Faux pixie is for those with medium to long hair not quite ready for the commitment. It is easy todo, and you get the satisfaction of confusing your aqcuantences by showing up one day with short hair, then the next with long!
Undercut Pixie
4. Head Scarf
Scarf Headbands
This style is timeless and perfect for a day outdoors without a hair-tie headache!
Scarf Pony
This is best with smaller scarves, but tying in a scarf and using as a bow is a good modern take on the 60s scarf trend.
Forehead Covering Scarf
Tying up a scarf to sit at the start of your hair line is a good option for larger scarves, but also works great during the summer to transistion from a busy day, to a bonfire night.
Full Coverage
Turban with Hair Down
Choose a bright color with bold pattern, style your ends, and cover that bad hair day!
Scarf Wrapped Bun
A much more modern twist, tying up silk scarf in your bun is one way to ooze 60's-ness.
Hippie Hair
The 60's Hippie look is defined by long, needle straight hair, usually with braids of flowers. There are of course a lot of fun things you can do with long hair, but when going for this look, it is best to keep it simple. Makeup should be kept simple, clothing loose and flowing.
This isn't just a Halloween look! Hippie hairstyles can be incorporated into everyday life!
Long Flowing Locks
Long flowing hair is the first image that comes to mind when thinking the 60's hippie - both men and women!
Simple and natural, almost primal, this look will show just how down to earth you are! Best to keep makeup and outfit simple with this hairstyle if you want to put out the 60s vibe.
Flower Crown
Great for adding a pop of color, and channeling your inner flower child. The flower crown look can be used on all hairstyles!
Straight Bangs
Long, untamed hair with straight bangs was another iconic look of the 60's, but more popular with the edgier hippies. Today it is just stylish.
Partial Braids
Whimsical braids were a staple of the 60's - allowing the hair to flow still and move freely while keeping a majority it out of the wearers face.
Stick Straight
60's Style Headbands
Perfect for long, medium or even short hair! A perfectly placed headband not only creates a natural semi-messy poof. But can also help channel nature if you choose to tie in a feather.