Hairstyles 60 years ago
To understand 1960s hairstyles, it’s worth looking at the tools and methods people used to create them. Essential for the beehive and bouffant, this technique involved combing the hair backward toward the scalp to create lift. Women slept in rollers or spent hours under salon dryers to achieve curls and volume. Possibly the decade’s most iconic product—firm-hold sprays kept elaborate styles in place all day.
For men, these products added shine and control, perfect for slicked-back looks. Before modern flat irons, some women literally ironed their hair on ironing boards to achieve the long, pin-straight hippie style. Her polished bouffant became the gold standard for First Lady style, inspiring women around the world.
