Rockabilly hairstyles are largely due to the fashion for hairstyles in the 50s. Although the main inclinations of style began to appear at the end of the distant 20s, 30s and 40s. Ever since the late 20s, hairstyles with a smoothly shaved nape and temples have come into fashion, with a smooth transition to the crown and base of the hairstyle. The bangs usually remained long and were laid back (sometimes with a parting in the middle) or on the side. A similar hairstyle was popularly called the Crown (because of the mop of hair laid on top and the back of the head and temples cut under the machine). In 90% of cases, such hairstyles were styled with hair gel (brialin) or in English greese. As a result, people who wore these hairstyles were called gressers, later they began to call them rockers who listened to Rockabilly and Rock n Roll, who wore short leather jackets and blue jeans.
Here are the main styles of hairstyles of the late 20s, which became the progenitors and foundations of hairstyles of the 50s
and according to the style of Rockabilly. From this picture, especially in Service man and Playboy hairstyles, the features of future Rockabilly style hairstyles are guessed. Since then, bryolin has been widely introduced into popular culture, creating the effect wet hair, and securely fixing the hairstyle on long time in almost all weather conditions. At the end of the 40s, after the end of the Second World War, a huge number of veterans and former military men accustomed to the harsh army life appear, you must admit that in the field it is not so easy to maintain a brilliant briolined hairstyle. It is thanks to them that short haircuts come into fashion. By the way, the Service man hairstyle style went just the same from the military, in fact, the name of the haircut speaks for itself (i.e. serviceman) Whatever it was, short haircuts gained their popularity, and by the age of 50 they reached their peak, which was facilitated by memo the war in Korea, and the popular call of the Americans to fight world communism. As a result, the hairstyle called Flattop was at the peak of popularity, it continued to be popular until the mid-60s until the patriotic attitude towards the Vietnam War faded away and faded away with the advent of psychedelic culture. However, the fashion for this hairstyle is stable to this day in the US Army. In the early 50s, Flattop and its variations were very popular among young people, especially among schoolchildren, it was much more pleasant for parents to look at their offspring wearing short, neat haircuts. Rockabilly.
But as you know, the violent youth of the 50s did not want to indulge in everything and agree with their parents. In order to somehow stand out and emphasize their rebellious look, the guys began to modify their hairstyles in the spirit of new music trends, as a result of which the well-known Flattop Boogie hairstyle appeared. She was distinguished by styling with greasing and behind, instead of the usual smooth nape, there was a styling with a parting in the middle.
In turn, this hair styling at the back of the head gave rise to new fashion and the chain was not interrupted, but on the contrary, the hairstyle was overgrown with new and variations. Haircuts with hair styling on the back of the head with a parting in the middle became known as Ducktail (i.e. duck tail) because of its similarity with the famous bird.
However, let's pay tribute to the old fashion, hairstyles in the style of the 20s - 40s firmly held their positions, they changed a little and were quite in line with fashion. These are haircuts such as Slick Back with neatly combed back bangs and a smoothly shaved nape, the notorious Taper and Tight Contour were no less popular among young people in the 50s.
But of course, Pompadour became a real and permanent hit, almost all famous rockers of the 50s, famous actors, TV presenters, and so on and so forth wore her or her variations. Briolined cook more and more often came out from under the scissors of hairdressers or was born at home, began its march around the world and still remains the permanent symbol of rockabilly.
Another version of this hairstyle is a haircut called Jelly Roll, its difference is that the bangs are not combed back, but hang down in twisted curls on the forehead.
And another extravagant variety of Jerry Roll haircut called Waterfall. Of course the name speaks for itself.
There are many different hairstyles in Rockabilly style, as well as their various variations, in this article we talked only about the most famous of them, and also tried to consider a brief background of their appearance, but before we move on to women's Rockabilly hairstyles, I want to remind you that there are more photos of men's You can see haircuts in our photo gallery (). ABOUT women's hairstyles read next page...
The 50s were a breakthrough in the fashion industry. Everything that was forbidden and condemned came out and turned modest women into luxurious ladies in sexy outfits that emphasize dignity. Fashion has become refined, elegant, made a woman beautiful and feminine. The style of the 50s and 60s opened the horizons in fashion for dresses and styling, which are still relevant today.
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The fashion of the 40s was dictated by martial law. Women forgot about their destiny, standing at the bench or taking weapons. After the war, the world was restored and new plans appeared. There was a fashion trend that allowed women to become beautiful and feminine. The fashion of the 50s for dresses and hairstyles is shown in the photo.
Trends of the time
- The first collection of new dresses appeared in France in 1947. Christian Dior, inspired by new opportunities and wishes of clients, released a collection that became a sensation: a narrow corset, sloping shoulders and a wide sun skirt with a multilayer lining.
- In opposition to Coco Chanel creates new look. Lightweight suits became popular: a narrow skirt to the middle of the ankle and a fitted jacket with patch pockets.
Hairstyles of the 50s, as shown in the photo, were characterized by flowing large or small curls, high bouffant and bangs-roller:
- Marilyn Monroe became the trendsetter for curls. Her short bob with a side parting, soft curls light color became a classic;
- Grace Kelly contributed to the 1950s bobs for medium straight hair;
- contributed Audrey Hepburn, giving the trend for short haircuts "under the boy." All types women's haircuts The 50s are shown in the photo.
The main emphasis in makeup was on the lips - they were tinted with bright red lipstick. An important element there were outlined eyebrows, eyeliner "arrows" and shades of blue, pink, lilac, brown and silver.
Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Sophia Loren and Jacqueline Kennedy were considered representatives of feminine fashion. The photo shows celebrities in dresses and hairstyles of the 50s.
communist style
According to various estimates, the fashion of the 50s in the USSR was ambiguous. Someone believed that it does not exist, and someone recognized that it exists and is developing at a tremendous pace. The direction changed in the postwar period. The surviving photos show fashionable image Soviet woman.
In the Soviet Union, trends came late. What originated in Europe or America by the end of the 40s reached our country by the mid-50s. Despite the similarity with the Western ones, Soviet fashionistas looked more modest due to the limited resources of the Soviet industry in the production of fabrics.
Chasing fashion, used outdated items that were altered and worn. The fashion of the 50s in the USSR is characterized by the appearance of dudes who tried to stand out from the same type of Soviet society. unusual dresses and hairstyles shown in the photo.
Hairstyles of the 50-60s in the USSR did not differ from Western European ones. Relevant elegant curls, removed back with varnish. Hair curled on aluminum curlers, in which one had to spend sleepless nights, but in the morning a luxurious mop adorned the head curled hair. Bouffant, coca, short haircuts and blond are popular. Examples of hairstyles from the 50s and 60s are shown in the photo. 
Strong sex preferences
Men wanted to be transformed after the war. But, unlike women's, men's outfits have undergone less change. Relevant wide pants with lapels and baggy jackets. By the mid-1950s the style had changed. Pipe trousers, nylon shirts and cropped coats became popular. A must-have accessory for a strict men's outfit is a hat.
Men's fashion in the USSR remained under the influence of the war years for a long time. Due to the shortage, front-line soldiers wore out army uniforms. The trends were:
- double-breasted jackets;
- sports jackets with patch pockets;
- checked shirts;
- long drape coats;
- caps, which later replaced hats.
The fashion for men's haircuts of the 50s was marked by wearing short hair - it was convenient. The hair was cut at the back of the head almost to zero, leaving long curls on top. Check out the photos of men's haircuts below.
Men's hairstyles of the 50s required constant styling. They were combed to one side, back, combed or whipped lush hair in the style of Elvis Presley, which were relevant for the USSR until the 60s. The photo shows hairstyles from the 50s. 
Modern relevance
Fashion trends that originated at that time are relevant to this day. From there came the pencil skirt, pipe trousers, chiffon shawls, "sun" and "semi-sun", sheath dress and 3/4 sleeves. Any of the outfits and complements the wardrobe of a modern woman.
For lovers of creation unusual images fit the 50's style. Put on a polka dot dress and do your hair. Hairstyle requires skill. Do the usual pile scrupulously, combing each strand, spraying heavily with varnish. To create an image of the 50s, women's hairstyles with curls like Marilyn Monroe, short ones like Audrey Hepburn, roller bangs and ponytail. They are shown in the photo.
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The hungry war years are beginning to fade into the past, the quality of life is gradually improving, and people are becoming more interested in fashion. It was during this period that barbers created several men's hairstyles that became iconic.
Men's hairstyles of the 50s for the most part do not differ in long hair.
Almost all men wear short haircuts. This is due to the military heritage and the lack of the ability to carefully care for the hair. Short men's hairstyles of the 50s were done in a simple style and were very well structured. On the neck, the hair was completely shaved, and the shortest strands were left on the top of the head.
Quite often in the fifties one could meet a man's hairstyle with a side parting. The presence of a parting on the head allows you to orient the strands exactly the way you want. In the fifties, men mostly wore parting on the side. If the strands did not fit the way they wanted, then they resorted to using a variety of gels or special wax for modeling hair.
It was in the fifties that such a male hairstyle appeared as a “banana rock style”.
Its appearance is associated with the name of the famous American singer Elvis Presley, who was able to give the common "banana" new features. Elvis' hairstyle, which many fans have begun to repeat, is long hair at the crown, all strands are combed forward and fixed with wax or gel. In this case, the neck must remain open.
Hair in short hairstyles of the fifties was customary to style perfectly.
For this very often various means were used. “Hair styling gum” was a popular name for wax with a very high fat content, which excellently fixed the hair and gave it a special shine.
The crowning hairstyle of the fifties was the Borsalino hat.
This accessory allowed the owner to look much more stylish and elegant. Chic silhouettes were created using soft felt hats dark colors. It is interesting that sometimes some women allowed themselves to wear Borsalino.
Considering men's hairstyles of the 50s, it is necessary to recall the Kok hairstyle.
The British call such hairstyles "quiff", this word is translated as "bangs". That's it bangs and is a mandatory attribute of such a hairstyle. To get the Kok hairstyle, the hair on the sides is cut rather short, and the back is left longer. The result of this approach is the formation of an exaggeratedly voluminous bang, starting almost from the top of the head and providing many options for embodying the hairdresser's fantasies during styling.
Hairstyle "Kok" can be performed on almost any type of hair, but there are some nuances.
If the hair has a medium or fine texture, then it is preferable for them to make a voluminous "top". And in the case of brittle and thick hair, it is better to do a somewhat alternative version of this hairstyle with a slightly shortened bang, while the length of the hair should allow them to be combed forward, to the side or back. The only difference between the bangs of this hairstyle and the classic one is its length, since with brittle and thick hair, the classic bangs simply will not hold.
By the way, the Kok hairstyle was also appreciated by modern celebrities. Cock is worn by David Beckham with pleasure, and this hairstyle looks best on the head of Joseph Gordon-Levitt, the star of The Dark Knight.
When a person gets older, maintaining a fresh and youthful look helps him with the right hairstyle. It should not be too fashionable, boring or boring. Here are some great options that will make any man more modern and younger even at 40 years old.
Short haircut "Caesar"
The classic Caesar haircut almost never goes out of style. It is perfect for many middle-aged men who still feel young. She is easy to care for (and it is especially good to cover small bald patches that appear on her forehead). For many years, this hairstyle has become a corporate style and calling card George Clooney, giving him charm and irresistibility.
Casual pompadour hairstyle
If you are lucky with thick hair and want to have an age-appropriate rock and roll hairstyle, then great suitable haircut The pompadour with her naturally lifted loose strands. It is especially suitable for men with an oval or slightly elongated face. The man in this photo has a little bit of hair receding from his forehead, so the haircut looks great. A short beard perfectly outlines the face, and gray hair makes the eyes unusually expressive.
The best choice
Ivy League haircut
Ivy League (from the English Ivy League) or "Harvard haircut" (from the English Harvard Clip) is a hairstyle in the style of the students of the Ivy League (a group of the eight most prestigious private universities in the eastern United States). Such short hair with tousled bangs will give a forty-year-old man the prestigious look of a Harvard graduate. Maintaining this hairstyle is easy. On damp hair, slightly longer on top, after washing, you can apply a little paste to improve the texture. Then they are laid, combed in different ways: on the side, forward, as with a short Caesar haircut, or in a picturesque mess.
Most men are not in favor of dyeing gray hair, like this man, who chose for himself perfect hairstyle, emphasizing the color and texture of his hair (the gray hair highlights his eyes even more). For such a haircut, the hair is cut with scissors about one centimeter across the head. To style and give them the desired texture, use a little paste.
Shaved head
Some men go bald as they age. Because of their worries about this, they have complexes. One way to gain self-confidence is to shave your head bald. It is best if its shape is correct (oval or square). A shaved head is a great option for very sparse hair. And in combination with a short beard, a person immediately acquires a fearless, ultra-masculine appearance.
multilayer stepped haircut attaches short hair lightness and volume. Usually this hairstyle looks good with small bald patches on the forehead. Curvier on the sides, it helps balance a powerful jaw and frames the face well. For this styling, the hair is cut in short layers over the entire head. To make your hair more shiny and obedient, use a little lipstick.
Medium Length Hairstyles
Forty-year-old men are often attracted to longer hair, allowing, depending on the situation, to create a different look. This hairstyle always stays stylish; it is easy to maintain, using a minimum set of tools and simply stacking it with your hands. At this length, you can apply a little bit of lipstick, leaving the hair clean on the sides and giving the top part a pompadour hairstyle.
The best choice
shaggy hair
This styling is especially impressive on the heads of surfers. Thick hair fluttering in the wind looks great. However, this type of hairstyle is completely unsuitable for sparse hair, as it seems that there are too few of them on the head. The haircut is done in long layers all over the head. Light accents of sun-bleached hair are obtained naturally. But if the season or climate does not allow this, in the hairdressing salon they can always put a few light highlights on the hair.
Haircut for long hair
Look at that thick and shiny hair! Gray hair does not spoil the impression of them at all, but only emphasizes the grooming of a man. This hairstyle is done by cutting the hair in long layers and shortening them somewhat on the sides and back. For styling and adding shine, use a little lipstick (the size of a nickel). a little more attention will require care for gray hair.
Here's another fun option for creative men who prefer longer hair. Alejandro González Iñarritu, a producer and director from Mexico, has had a hair like this for quite some time, and it suits him very well. The hair is cut in long layers all over the head, and matte paste is applied to them for splendor. Ease is best emphasized by a short natural beard.
For this hairstyle, the hair is cut short on the sides and back to the thickness of three blades, and on the left - about two centimeters. From above, they are cut off pointwise or with a straight razor to add air to the hair and improve texture. This haircut is especially good for men with bald patches on their foreheads or thin, sparse hair. To avoid translucence of the head, the lightest product is used for styling.
How to choose haircuts for men over 50?
A haircut for a man over 50 is not easy to choose, focusing on fashion trends. It is imperative to take into account the characteristics of the hair of a more mature person, and here's how to do it.
Haircuts for men over 50: length
A short haircut is more convenient and does not require a lot of styling time.
Short haircuts Suitable for oily scalp. 
Grey hair - beautiful hairstyle no problem. 
Thick hair gives space for experiments with length and styling. It is a completely different matter when these limiting factors are absent, and then you can no longer do a box, but a half-box or a hairstyle with a parting on thicker hair.
Volume at the top and shorter temples - this combination works in haircuts for men over 50. If the hair is thick enough to smoothly transition into longer strands on top, the most different variants styling. If you prefer business style, you should try to comb your hair back smoothly and add texture to it with.
Based on ozocerite mineral wax, this hair care product provides easy movement and natural shine.
An easy mess for those who love trendy hairstyles. For fans of a more relaxed style, the “fashion mess” is also suitable, of course, securely fixed on the basis of beeswax.
Haircuts for men over 50: sideburns
Sideburns are fashionable. Haircuts for men over 50 are often complemented by sideburns, although young guys do not neglect this fashionable detail. Neat and well-groomed sideburns also help to switch attention if the hair in the frontal part is not too thick.
Sideburns give solidity and distract attention if the hair in the frontal part is not too thick. And in order to strengthen and support the hair, if there is such a problem, it is worth A fairly common haircut for men over 50, especially for representatives of creative professions, is a bob. This hairstyle can be styled in a straight or side parting, or combed back. Sometimes this haircut helps to smooth out an overly angular face shape or hide skin imperfections. What more could you want from a good haircut!
