30s hairstyle

Distinctive features of hairstyles

The romantic and dangerous 30s of the XX century made a significant contribution to the history of fashion. The female images of those years are emphatically romantic, but not naive, but rather can be classified as fatal. The Great Depression, into which America plunged, required decisive action.

Style icons are not "darlings", but determined and strong-willed women. They were Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo - extraordinary women with strong character.

In those years, few could afford long curls - women had to work hard on an equal basis with men. But even on 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 are becoming the top of popularity, creating the desired effect of wet hair.

The style of the 30s influenced not only the shape and length of the hairstyles. The fashion for solid, deep hair colors has led to a booming market for home 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 worn by women and girls of the 30s, there are many favorites that remain at the peak of popularity today.

• Page. Haircut to the length of the center of the ear or to the chin, depending on the version. Looks spectacular on straight heavy hair, a must-have addition is straight or curved bangs in the shape of a crescent, made with perfect clarity of lines. The length of the hair is the same all over the head, which gives a boyish charm to a rather strict hairstyle.

• Classic square shoulder-length or slightly covering the ears. A versatile hairstyle, on the basis of which you can make dozens of styling options. In the 30s of the last century, it was worn cut off exactly along the entire length.

• Bob with lengthening or bob-bob. Simple and concise hairstyle, framing the back of the neck to the middle. The bangs can be oblique or elongated.

Owners of long hair in the 30s of the last century were forced to put them in a laconic shell or bun, leaving wavy strands around their faces. The open neck trend demanded a special approach to wearing luxurious curls.

Only the most daring and extravagant could afford to wear hair length below the shoulder blades - they were curled in large rings or laid in waves.

Who are they suitable for?

The hairstyles of the 30s are a universal choice for both a sophisticated and refined person, and for a girl with ambitions, who knows exactly what she wants. The only thing to remember is the overall harmony of the look. It does not have to include a heavy tan, and excessive plumpness of the lips will also look unnatural.

[Girls with long necks and pale aristocratic skin are ideal models for such images.

The '30s style looks include a perfectly styled hairstyle, bright eyes and lips. In everyday life, such drama is unlikely to be relevant, but for an evening out in lace or silk, it is quite suitable.

Ladies with short haircuts and thick dark hair can try it on, gaining the attention of others, and at the same time taming naughty strands.

Blondes should be more careful - the abundance of styling products to create the effect of wet hair can give the curls a sloppy, sloppy look.

The origins of Chicago hairstyles

In the twenties of the last century, women first began to cut their long braids, proclaiming personal freedom. According to legend, it all started with the great Coco Chanel, who, inadvertently, burned her hair with a gas burner, and then cut it off and appeared in this form at an important reception. From that moment on, the floors of all hairdressing salons were covered with carpets of long hair, which had not been cut for centuries - garcon and cleopatra hairstyles became fashionable.

The new haircuts also corresponded to the lifestyle of women of that time - the “roaring” decade did not leave time for long hairstyles.

The style of hairstyles in the 30s did not go far from the previous one, but the time itself has changed. The Great Depression of the United States divided women into two categories: workers in crisis, and the "elite" - the wives and mistresses of gangsters, writers, artists, as well as actresses and singers.

Hair ornaments

For a Gatsby party or for a Chicago style photo, your hair will need some embellishments to enhance the '30s look. Most often, elegant ladies of this era used veils and small hats with feathers and veils. Headband hairstyles were also in vogue.

• Veil perfect for short haircuts with cold styling - it should be secured near the parting in such a way that it rises above the hair, covering the eyes and part of the nose.

• Veiled hats also attached to the side, the veil should not go below the nose. Veils that completely cover the face to the chin did not return to fashion from the 19th century until the 1950s. Ideally, the veil will be tight and with some kind of embroidery - for example, peas or flowers.

• Hairstyles with bandage were the most relevant among the "bohemians", having migrated from the fashion of the 20s. The only change was the absence of tall feathers - they were replaced by feathers smoothed to the side, as well as stones and rhinestones falling over the forehead.

There were several options for using such a decoration: the bandage could completely encircle the head, pinning the hair, or it could be hidden under the hair, protruding only on the forehead.

Also in the thirties, headbands that are popular today appeared, under which long hair is twisted, imitating a bob. At that time, they were also not a novelty - they were returned from the romantic Empire style, popular in the 19th century, and the creators of the Empire style, in turn, spied on such headbands from ancient Greek beauties.

Relevance today

In addition to a retro holiday or a themed photo shoot, Chicago hairstyles from the 30s are perfect for other occasions. Modestly curled hair will fit into a casual look if you choose the appropriate outfit without focusing on the style of the thirties.

This is a good option for a romantic date or wedding, especially one that takes place in the spirit of a gangster party.

Hairstyle can be done not only on short or medium, but also on long hair. The strands are curled and laid in a "false square" or leave the curls with a bandage loose. Traditionally, Chicago styling has been done on black, white or red hair.

If you have a different shade, and you want to fully match the chosen style, you can put a hat on your head.

Elegant hairstyles have no age restrictions. They are successfully repeated by both young beauties and mature ladies. But it is important not to be mistaken about how the hair styling suits your type of appearance.

Classic gangster hairstyles work best on slender women with a beautiful neck.

Hair curled in waves at the level of the cheekbones and chin will help hide protruding ears or make the oval of the face smoother, relieve it of its natural angularity. But Chicago-style hairstyles will not work for girls who adjust their face with bangs.

Advice. Girls with a round or pear-shaped face are given additional volume on the crown, with rectangular ones - in the area of ​​the temples or cheekbones. If the facial oval resembles a triangle or a diamond, curl your hair for a hairstyle at the chin level.

Recommendations for implementation

With a little practice, you can create a Chicago-style hairstyle at home. Owners of shoulder-length hair have a particularly high chance of success. After all, it is not so difficult to lay a square or bob on your own.

Shape your hair in front of the mirror. It's good if you have a trellis. Otherwise, place 2 mirrors opposite each other to see the curls at the crown and back of the head.

To style your hair in the spirit of the thirties, prepare a curling iron or iron. The devices will help to shape the hairstyle with luxurious waves. If you are going to wind curls, take curlers of large or medium diameter.

If you don’t want to use a hot instrument, make “cold” waves with the help of hairdressing clips. For thin hair, you can take invisibility for this purpose.

If you are wearing bangs, brush them to the side, otherwise the hairstyle will not work. Prepare comfortable combs, a brush and styling products: foam or mousse, gel, varnish. It is desirable for the hair to shine, so styling products with extra shine are welcome.

A veil, a Chicago-style headband, and matching makeup and accessories (such as gloves, long pearl beads, etc.) will help complete the look.

Modern options

The most suitable haircuts for recreating a gangster hairstyle are a bob, an elongated bob, or "Page". In all these cases, the hair does not completely cover the neck and is relatively easy to fit into graceful curls.

Naturally curly curls can simply be treated with gel and styled, supplemented with a bandage. If you want to make straight waves out of curly hair, first straighten the hair.

Voluminous curls

This Chicago hairstyle will suit girls with short hair. Step-by-step instruction:

1. Wash your hair, dry it slightly with a towel, part with a parting (in the modern interpretation of the hairstyle, straight is allowed).
2. Take a medium diameter curler and wrap the lower part of the strands around them. Separate thin sections of your hair.
3. Dry your hair without using a hair dryer. The hairstyle will come out more neat.
4. Remove the curlers, being careful not to twist your hair too much.
5. Sprinkle varnish on each curl.
6. Pull the curled hair around the bottom of your head to form a wide band. Secure the result with varnish.
7. Comb the hair from the top of the head of hair smoothly.
8. Lay on top of the bottom of the hairstyle, first winding each strand on your finger and sprinkling it with varnish in this position.
9. Complete your look with a beautiful headband or headband.

"Cold" waves for short strands

This hairstyle goes well with the gangster style and is perfect for a theme party or other similar occasion.

How to do it:

1. Part your hair with a side part. If there are bangs, brush it to one side.
2. Treat the strands with styling product. For this hairstyle, you will need foam or mousse.
3. On the side where you have more hair, form waves near the forehead. Place the strands from the parting in the shape of the letter S, fix the bends with hairdressing clips. If the length of the hair permits, do the same to the end of the curl.
4. Do the same on the other side of the forehead.
5. Leave your hair to dry and tackle the next section of your hair. Wrap all loose strands with an iron or curling iron. The curls should come out vertical.
6. Smooth out the resulting curls with your fingers, spray your hair with varnish.
7. Blow dry your hair if necessary.
8. After the hair dries, remove the clips.
9. Complete your hairstyle with a Chicago-style headband.

Evening retro version for long hair

To remove the main length of the hair, you can make a graceful bun, and imitate the famous waves in the front of the hairstyle.

If you want to perform one of the many styling options, proceed as follows instructions:

1. Divide the hair with a side parting.
2. On the side where you have more hair, select a wide section near the forehead. From it you will form the "highlight" of the hairstyle - a wave.
3. Pick up this part of your hair temporarily and start shaping the bun.
4. Comb the entire free part of the hair back, gather in a ponytail.
5. Select a thin strand from it and wrap an elastic band with it. For reliability, fix with two invisible pins, fastened crosswise.
6. Roll the tail with a curling iron, separating the wide parts of the hair for this.
7. Comb through the resulting curls and fold them so that you get a wavy ponytail with curves in the same places.
8. Lightly comb your hair all the way down, top and bottom. Sprinkle the base of the future hairstyle with varnish.
9. Gently comb the strands again, if necessary, treat again with varnish.
10. Lay your ponytail in a circle around your tail. Secure the bundle with hairpins.
11. Start shaping waves. To do this, divide the front part of the hair into several strands and wind each one with a curling iron parallel to the parting. Remove curls gently, do not twist and immediately fix with hairdressing clips.
12. After the hair has cooled, remove the fasteners. Comb each curl lightly at the base and sprinkle with varnish in the root zone.
13. Comb the curls lightly and use a thin comb to form waves out of them. The hairstyle will turn out neat if you take your time and give this stage enough attention and patience. Shape the curves with the comb and secure them with clips.
14. Spray your hair with nail polish.
15. Then remove the clips.

Wedding hairstyles in the style of the 30s

Styling according to the canons of the 30s is ideal as a wedding hairstyle. However, you need to remember that the retro look should be adhered to in everything. It is necessary to competently think over the details, for example, replace the veil with a veil, you can also add accessories made of light beads or feathers.

• The dress should not be fluffy. A dress embroidered with white beads, emphasizing the figure, and scarlet or red lipstick will look great!
• For a celebration, both a hairstyle with lush curls and a "wet wave" are suitable. The choice is limited only by taste and imagination. To make your retro hairstyle flawless, it is better to use the services of a specialist.

Do not forget that it is important to have the right hair color in order to fully fit into the image. Take care of this in advance by discussing your future wedding look with the stylist, and he will select the right shade for you.

Remember that for the image of those years, the most characteristic hairstyle is for short or medium hair. But if you are sorry to part with the length, there are many solutions how to achieve the desired look.

Remove some strands in a small bun or make a wet wave on loose long hair, not forgetting about the side parting.

Stellar examples

Stylish curls or waves for hair of different lengths are very popular in high society. For example, famous blondes Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani demonstrate such hairstyle options.

• Katy Perry, Drew Barrymore and Paris Hiltowe made traditional styling in the style of the 30s and supplemented them with bright accessories.

• Taylor Swift also chose a stylish headband for her long hair. A January jones showed how noble a gangster hairstyle can look on a woman "over 35".

• Styling a la Marlene Dietrich goes well with the Russian actress Victoria Isakova.

Chicago's style is ambiguous, but undoubtedly attractive, as it makes it possible to look feminine, stylish, individual. The brilliance and luxury of gangster parties or modest naturalness - it all depends on the circumstances and your inner feelings.

Choose your favorite hairstyle to bring the sleek 30s style to modern times.

Styling options

Let's dwell on several styling options that were popular in those days.

"Poodle"

Among the styling for medium to long hair, one of the most popular solutions was the use of curling. The curlers were rolled up to the earlobes, the upper part of the curls remained straight and smooth. The hair was supposed to be fluffed up, creating the effect of "poodle ears" on the sides of the face - the more voluminous the hairstyle turned out, the better.

To create the desired result, you can use the smallest curlers or papillotes, slightly tousling the resulting curls around the face.

"Cold" wave

Hollywood classics of the 30s are "cold" waves that can be made by a modern girl or woman. To create a hairstyle, short hair is suitable, not below the cheekbone line. To achieve the desired graphic quality, the wet strands are manually distributed and laid, then fixed with invisible strands.

If you want complete authenticity, you should style with a strong hold gel from the very beginning.

The order of step-by-step actions in any case will be as follows.

1. Clean hair is moistened with a spray bottle, lubricated with styling gel, and divided into a side parting.
2. Having retreated to the left 5 cm from the parting, a strand of hair of the required width is fixed with the finger of the left hand, a comb with frequent teeth is pushed under it. After you pass the strand inside, you need to place the comb flat. The fingers hold the entire structure between the phalanges of the middle and index.
3. Using 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 move to the index finger, then a smooth turn to the forehead follows. The resulting "garland" is laid, the second strand is taken out. When creating a hairstyle, it is better not to make the waves too narrow.
4. The formed "cold" wave is fixed with a mesh, dried with a hairdryer until the result is completely fixed.

In the presence of curlers, a "hot" wave can also be made. When styling with a "hot" wave, wet hair in different directions is fixed on curlers, and the resulting curls, without unraveling, are dried under a stream of very hot air. Then the hair is disassembled into strands, dried, laid in an S-shape around the face with invisibility fixation.

If you need to keep your hairstyle for a long time, use means of strong fixation: varnishes, mousses.

"Chicago"

Owners of short hair to the shoulders or cheekbones can try on another popular image - in the style of Chicago. The most graphic smooth hairstyle with accented temples and lush curls from the ears is created using wax. With it, the strands acquire a brilliant shine and are perfectly held in a given position.

• Short bangs on the forehead, a rim or bandage on the temples, curls framing the cheekbones - this is what will help to correctly withstand the image. An open neck will also become a prerequisite - even with long hair, it should be visible and accentuated.
• The perfect base for '30s Chicago styling - bob or page bob, as well as the classic curled bob. The presence of a side parting, the effect of wet hair or lush fleece is a must.
• The classic version of cool curls, which glorified more than one Hollywood beauty, also became relevant at that time. It was complemented with spectacular hairpins, allowing you to turn individual strands into a sophisticated wave.

The simplest hairstyle in this style is the image of Liza Minnelli in the spirit of cabaret. All you need to do is choose the right accessory, for example, a stylish leather headband, and iron your hair with wax. Suitable for owners of short bob, bob and pixie haircuts.

Replacing the styling product with gel, and applying it to damp hair, you can give your hairstyle originality and chic, as well as a slight Hollywood negligence. The best accessory will be an elegant mesh or veil.

Medium length hair allows for a trendy look with a headband. To do this, clean strands from above are treated with wax and remain smooth, and from the middle of the ear they curl into steep curls, unfolded with a curl outward. Better to use a curling iron.

A headband sparkling with rhinestones will complement the image, reaching exactly to the place where the curls are formed. This is how true style icons looked in the 30s.

Successful examples

The style of the 30s gave women many new images that remain relevant today. The most successful examples in the spirit of that time are worth considering for the correct formation of evening bows with a reference to the best beauties of the past.

• Legendary Marlene Dietrich Is a true style icon. It was looking at her that Soviet women began to wear long bangs tied up on both sides of their faces, and romantic curls with hair to the chin. A 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 that look especially interesting on short hair. Spectacular headbands, richly decorated with rhinestones, ecstatic both mature women and young beauties.

Create sleek hairstyles with volume from the temple, cool curls over the forehead and jawline, and a Chicago cabaret look is complete.

Luxurious curls are a bright sign of the times. In the 30s, Soviet film stars actively copied the style of foreign stars. Large curls were equally dyed by the owner of luxurious long hair, and the classic blonde with an elongated bob. The bangs, pulled back from the forehead, perfectly completed the fatal image.

Complete your look

Put on a 30s glam dress. Do your 30s makeup. Your image is complete.