Hairstyles 60 years ago

In contrast to big hair, the pixie cut—made famous by stars like Mia Farrow—offered a fresh, modern, and daringly short look for women. By the late ’60s, as the counterculture movement grew, women wore their hair long, parted in the middle, and naturally straight—reflecting ideals of freedom and natural beauty.

A holdover from the ’50s, many men still styled their hair with pomade, keeping it neat, shiny, and combed back. The Beatles popularized the mop top—a longer, shaggy haircut that framed the face and became an instant symbol of youth culture. As the decade progressed, men embraced longer hair, sideburns, and more relaxed styles, signaling a shift away from formality and toward rebellion.

September 13, 2025 | 2:27 am