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Classic Celebrity Hairstyles

Celebrity classic hairstyles are hairstyles that have been made famous by certain celebrities and have become timeless. Everyone recognizes these hairstyles, and it's a good idea to have a go at one at some time or other in your life.

Method

Often these styles are quite detailed and time consuming, so you need to consult a professional stylist if you'd like to try one of these looks for a special occasion. Another option is to buy (or rent) a wig (try online wig shops or fancy dress hire).

Benefits

Originally, these kinds of styles were often quite easy to maintain, especially for guys (the top-heavy 50s rock look was also simple to style). If you choose one of these looks today, a huge benefit is probably its recognizability.

Beware

Most of the female hairstyles require roller setting and some molding, so you need to consult a professional. For men, the disadvantages are not so significant- the only one really being that long hair on top can sometimes get in the way.

Tip

A great ideas is to try on a virtual style from TheHairStyler.com's library and then get your stylist to give you a "modern" version of one of these looks.
"If you choose one of these looks today, a huge benefit is probably its recognizability."
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Classic Celebrity Hairstyle Sofia Loren
This very elegant hairstyle is great for fine, medium and coarse hair types. Angled layers have been used...

Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, oblong, square, triangular
Hair texture: medium, thick
Hair density: medium, dense

Styling:
Maintenance: high
Time: 30+ mins
Techniques: blow dry, hot rollers
Products: mousse, gel wax

Classic Celebrity Hairstyle Marilyn Monroe
These gorgeous curly locks look stunning on this fantastic actress. Marilyn's length has been left at chin...

Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, oblong, square, diamond, triangular
Hair texture: thin, medium, thick
Hair density: medium, dense

Styling:
Maintenance: high
Time: 30+ mins
Techniques: blow dry, hot rollers
Products: mousse, moulding cream

Classic Celebrity Hairstyle Elvis Presley
This was a lovely look for Elvis in his younger years. His top section was left long and cut back to create...

Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, round, square, heart, triangular
Hair texture: medium, thick
Hair density: medium, dense

Styling:
Maintenance: low
Time: 5-10 mins
Techniques: natural
Products: gel, gel wax

Classic Celebrity Hairstyle Jane Fonda
If you want a style full of body and sexy waves, then Jane's classic hairstyle is the look for you! The hair...

Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, oblong, square, heart, diamond
Hair texture: thin, medium
Hair density: sparse, medium

Styling:
Maintenance: high
Time: 30+ mins
Techniques: blow dry
Products: mousse, smoothing shine, lacquer

Classic Celebrity Hairstyle Brigitte Bardot
Brigitte looks great with this simple look, which is one of her most popular styles. A face framing cut has...

Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, oblong, diamond, triangular
Hair texture: thin, medium
Hair density: sparse, medium

Styling:
Maintenance: high
Time: 30 mins
Techniques: blow dry, straightening iron
Products: wax, smoothing shine, hair spray

Classic Celebrity Hairstyle Elizabeth Taylor
This is a classic hairstyle. Elizabeth's sides have been cut on an angle covering her ears and her top has...

Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, oblong, square, heart, triangular
Hair texture: medium, thick
Hair density: medium, dense

Styling:
Maintenance: medium
Time: 10-20 mins
Techniques: blow dry
Products: mousse, gel wax

Classic Celebrity Hairstyle Sean Connery
This was a great style for Sean in the movie, "You Only Live Twice". His sides and back have been cut short...

Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, oblong, square, diamond, triangular
Hair texture: thin, medium
Hair density: sparse, medium

Styling:
Maintenance: low
Time: 5-10 mins
Techniques: natural
Products: mousse, gel spray

Classic Celebrity Hairstyle Audrey Hepburn
This top heavy wedge shape with kiss curls in the sides was one of the most worn styles in the '50s. This is...

Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, round, square, heart, triangular
Hair texture: medium, thick
Hair density: medium, dense

Styling:
Maintenance: high
Time: 30+ mins
Techniques: blow dry
Products: mousse, moulding cream

Classic Celebrity Hairstyle James Dean
This look is a classic from James. His sides and back have been jagged cut and his top has been long and...

Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, round, square, heart, triangular
Hair texture: medium, thick
Hair density: medium, dense

Styling:
Maintenance: low
Time: 5-10 mins
Techniques: natural
Products: gel wax, gel spray

Classic Celebrity Hairstyle Robert Redford
This is a great cut for this sexy actor. Robert's length has been kept to the same level all over and short...

Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, oblong, square, heart, triangular
Hair texture: medium, thick
Hair density: medium, dense

Styling:
Maintenance: medium
Time: 10-20 mins
Techniques: blow dry
Products: moulding cream


There are many Classic Celebrity hairstyles in our hairstyles library. To view a Classic Celebrity Hairstyles demo click here.



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

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