Glorious Big Hairdos of the 1960s: Mind-Boggling Hair Styles That Defined an Era
Table Of Content Cultural and Fashion Influences Pigtails and Curtain Bangs Separate your curls. Afros Side-Parted Styles Bouffant Hairstyles Long and Straight In 1968, at the height of the civil rights movement, the afro made its first appearance. The style was (and still is) characterized by natural lengths coiffed upwards and outwards, often using gel, cream, or hairspray to help hold it in place. Soul singer Nina Simone often wore her hair this way; It exploded in the '70s, becoming one of the most popular natural styles. People got the freedom to express themselves and embrace their identities in the best way possible – through fashion statements that included hairstyles too. As we mentioned earlier many women opted to embrace short so-called “boyish” hairstyles. Cultural and Fashion Influences The late Sharon Tate proved that heavily styled strands weren't a must. Instead, you could rock loose, free-flowing curls and make just as big of an impact. Of course, the t...