The 1920s

The Roaring 20s, what a time to of been alive! The original party period where it was all about Glitz, Glamour and indulgence. Well, “Flapper Girls” were the epitome of glamour and fabulousness, they were young women who broke away from the stereotypical image of what a woman should and shouldn’t be. They wore more provocative clothing, cut their hair short, used more dramatic make-up and partied better than anyone! These brave and magnificent women pushed the boundaries paving the way for the future generation of females to be free to live how they wish.
The Classic “Flapper Girl” hairstyle was a finger waved bob. Some women had short hair whereas others would skillfully tuck their length away into what was called a “Faux Bob”. The hair was usually waved by hand, soaking the hair in strong gum like gel and pinching into 'S' shapes, before being pinned perfectly into place and leaving to set. This hairstyle was then typically decorated with embellished bands that were placed across the forehead with an almost broach like pendant on the side. We still see many variations of this style today which proves this look is a timeless classic and we are sure to see hints of this decade in our fashion for many years to come! Discover how to recreate the iconic Flapper Girl look in our blog: 1920s Hair Tutorial: Flapper Girl .
The 1930s

The 1930s brought “The Great Depression” which was an all-time low compared with the thrill and excitement of the 20s. As the decade geared up to the second world war it was a period of hardship to people all over the globe. For many, fun and extravagance was a thing of the past and this reflects in the fashion of this era! Despite this, woman still found ways to ooze elegance and charm in their style, however this time it was on a smaller budget.
In some ways, the 1930s provoked creativity! As most women could no longer afford luxuries like having their hair styled or high fashion outfits, they had to get inventive at home to create these looks.
Whilst short hair stayed a firm favourite among many women, the slickness of the finger waves that were put in the hair around the face were loosened. A softer more textured look was preferred and less accessories were used to decorate the hair. It was also very popular to have volume in the front of the hair but the curls still remained very tight and fluid on the mid-lengths and ends of the hair. The “Marcel Wave” was the craze in this time period which was mainly achieved at home using hot curling irons that were not all that different from the ones we use today!