Women's hairstyles 30s - a real ode to beauty. The women who had survived the industrialization of the 1920s and were given the freedom of gender equality were ready for experiments. And they have mastered them - styling for girls on long and short hair in the style of the 30s amazes imagination with originality, chic and incredible courage. One of the brightest signs of time was the side parting on short wavy hair. In addition, women of fashion did not ignore the luxurious accessories: veils, ribbons, hoops, which allowed to diversify both everyday and festive hairstyles.
The fashion for hairstyles in the 30s was born on the other side of the ocean, in the USA, where the heyday of the dream factory began, Hollywood divas entered the era of voiced cinema, and their companions wanted to see feminine ladies next to them, without a hint of the boring image of a typical housewife.
Distinctive features of hairstyles
Romantic and dangerous 30s of the XX century made a serious contribution to the history of fashion. Female images of those years are markedly romantic, but not naive, but rather can be classified as fatal. The Great Depression, in which America plunged, demanded decisive action. Style icons are not “sweeties”, but resolute and strong-willed women. They were Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo - extraordinary women with a strong character.
In those years, long curls could afford few - women had to work hard on a par with men. But on the strands of medium length, the ladies of those years managed to create waves and curls. An open neck is a trend that has greatly influenced hairstyles. In styling products, gels that create the desired effect of wet hair become the height of popularity.
Style 30s influenced not only the shape and length of hairstyles. Fashion for solid, deep hair colors led to the rapid development of the market for homemade hair dyes. Blondes, brunettes, redheads - girls of those years did not want to be gray mice, and chose radical color incarnations for their fantasies.
Among the hairstyles that were worn by women and girls of the 30s, there are many favorites that still remain at the peak of popularity.
- Page. Cut to the center of the ear or to the chin, depending on the version. Effectively looks on straight heavy hair, the obligatory addition is a smooth or curved crescent-shaped bang, made with perfect clarity of lines. The length of the hair is the same across the head, which gives the boyish charm a rather strict hairstyle.
- Classic car shoulder-length or slightly covering the ears. Universal hairstyle, on the basis of which you can do dozens of styling options. In the 30s of the last century, it was worn trimmed exactly along the entire length.
- Bob with lengthening or bob-caret. Simple and laconic hairstyle, rear framing the neck to the middle. Bangs can be oblique or elongated.
Owners of long hair in the 30s of the last century were forced to remove them into a sleek shell or bun, leaving wavy strands around their faces. The open neck trend required a special approach to wearing luxurious curls.
Only the most courageous and extravagant could afford to wear the length of the hair below the shoulder blades - they curled large rings or laid waves.
Who is suitable?
The hairstyles of the 30s are a universal choice for a sophisticated and elegant person, and for a girl with ambitions who knows exactly what she wants.The only thing you need to remember is overall harmony of appearance. It should not include a strong tan, excessive plumpness of the lips will also look unnatural. Ideal models for the embodiment of such images are girls with long necks and pale aristocratic skin.
Images in the style of the 30s - it is a perfectly styled hairstyle, bright eyes and lips. In everyday life, such drama is unlikely to be relevant, but for evening out in lace or silk, it is quite suitable. Ladies with short haircuts and thick dark hair can try it on, securing the attention of others, and at the same time tackle unruly strands.
Blondes should be more cautious - an abundance of styling products to create the effect of wet hair can give the curls a sloppy, sloppy look.
Used accessories
It is impossible to imagine the hairstyles of the 30s without accessories, which allowed the beauties of that time to beat their favorite images from movies and Broadway productions. The main trend was all kinds of bandages: woven from beads and pearls, leather or fabric, studded with shiny rhinestones, they gave the appearance of mystery and a fatal shade.
If the lady before leaving the house did not have time to bring the curls in order, she did it simply - put on a turban in the colonial style, with sequins and glass beads.
The little caps, fastened to the side on the curls, are another detail straight from the 30s. They were so loved by the most beautiful representatives of the beau monde, that they gathered in whole collections, for individual outfits or images in general. Wave-like curls were also made to adorn with veils, fastened above the bangs. No less popular were feathers and sparkling rhinestones barrettes. Spectacular headbands in the Egyptian style completes the image of the modern goddess of the 1930s sample.
Styling options
Let us dwell on several styling options, popular in those days.
"Poodle"
Among the styling on medium and long hair, one of the most popular solutions was the use of perms. The curlers were wound up to the earlobes, the upper part of the curls remained straight and smooth. The hair was supposed to be fluffy, creating the effect of "poodle ears" on the sides of the face - the longer the hairstyle, the better.
To create the desired result, you can use the smallest hair curlers or papilotki, slightly ragged the obtained curls around the face.
"Cold" wave
Classic Hollywood 30s - these are the "cold" waves, which can make a modern girl or woman. To create a hairstyle fit short hair, a length not below the cheekbones. To get the desired graphic, wet strands are manually distributed and stacked, then fixed by invisible.
If you want complete authenticity, it is worth laying from the very beginning with a strong fixation gel.
The order of step by step actions in any case will be as follows.
- Clean hair is moistened with a spray bottle, lubricated with styling gel, divided into a side parting.
- Having left 5 cm to the left of the parting, a strand of hair of the desired width is fixed with the finger of the left hand, a comb with frequent teeth is inserted under it. After you skip the strand inside, the comb should be placed flat. Fingers hold the entire structure between the phalanges of the middle and index.
- With the help of a comb / comb, without lifting the hair, a wave is formed towards the face. The bend from the forehead should be under the middle finger, the “crest” of the wave should shift to the index finger, then a smooth turn to the forehead follows. The resulting "garland" fit, removed the second strand. When creating a hairstyle, it is better not to make the waves too narrow.
- The formed “cold” wave is fixed with the help of a mesh, dried with a hair dryer until the result is completely fixed.
In the presence of curlers can be made and the "hot" wave.When laying with a “hot” wave, wet hair in different directions is fixed on the curlers, and the resulting curls, without unwinding, are dried under a stream of very hot air. Further, the hair is disassembled into strands, dried, stacked S-shaped around the face with an invisible fix. If you want to keep the hair style for a long time, means of strong fixation are used: lacquers, mousses.
"Chicago"
Owners of short hair to the shoulders or cheekbones can try on another popular image - in the style of Chicago. The maximum graphic smooth hairstyle with accented temples and lush curls from the ears is created with the help of wax. With it, the strands acquire a brilliant shine and are perfectly kept in a predetermined position. A short bang on the forehead, bezel or bandage at the temples, curls framing the cheekbones - this is what will help to truly maintain the image. A prerequisite will be an open neck - even with long hair, it should be visible and emphasized.
The ideal basis for styling in the style of Chicago of the 1930s is a bob-square or page, as well as a classic square with outward-twisted ends. Obligatory parting, the effect of wet hair or fluffy pile is obligatory. At that time, the classic version of steep curls, which glorified not one Hollywood beauty, became relevant. It was complemented by spectacular hairpins, allowing to turn individual strands into a refined wave.
The simplest hairstyle in this style is the image of Liza Minelli in the spirit of cabaret. It is enough to choose a suitable accessory, for example, a stylish leather band, and smooth the hair with wax. Suitable for owners of short car, haircuts, bob and pixie. Replacing the styling product gel, and causing it to wet hair, you can add originality and chic to your hair, as well as light Hollywood negligence. The best accessory will be an elegant mesh or veil.
Medium-length hair allows you to make a fashionable image using a headband. To do this, clean the strands from above are waxed and remain smooth, and from the middle of the ear they curl into steep curls, which are turned with a curl outward. It is better to use curling. An image of a bandage that sparkles with rhinestones complements the image, reaching exactly the place where curls are formed. That is how true style icons looked in the 30s.
Successful examples
The style of the 30s gave women many new looks that remain relevant today. The most successful examples in the spirit of that time should be considered for the correct formation of evening bows with reference to the best beauties of the past.
The legendary Marlene Dietrich is an authentic style icon. It was just looking at her that Soviet women began to wear long bangs rolled on both sides of her face, and romantic curls with hair lengths up to the chin. The spectacular and romantic image today looks no less mysterious than in the 30s of the last century.
The legacy of the early 30s - a variety of accessories, especially interesting looking on short hair. Spectacular headbands, richly decorated with rhinestones, led to ecstasy and mature women and young beauties.
Create smooth hairstyles with a volume from the temple, “cold” curls over your forehead and on the chin line, and the image in the spirit of Chicago cabaret can be considered complete.
Luxurious curls - a bright omen of time. In the 1930s, Soviet film stars actively copied the style of foreign stars. Large curls equally painted and the owner of luxurious long hair, and the classic blonde with an elongated square. The bangs, removed from the forehead, perfectly complemented the fatal image.
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