How to Create Fingerwaves

Finger waves were introduced during the 1920’s to add style to the bobbed hairstyles that were in vogue. The beautiful waves softened the appearance of the new shorter hairstyles and added a Read more

Layered Hair

Layered hair was a feature of the bobbed hairstyles that proliferated during the 20’s. Although the early bobs were very straight and simple they soon progressed to a more feminine look Read more

Bob Hairstyles of the 1920’s

The very popular bob hairstyle of the 1920’s saw its genesis during the Great War of 1914-18 but only reached full stride in the following decade. Long hair gave way to short hair and the bob Read more

Marcel Wave Hairstyle

The Marcel wave is named after Francois Marcel, the 19th century French hairdresser who invented the process in 1872. Marcel waves added style to the plain bobs of the roaring twenties. Read more

Hairstyles of the 1920’s

1920s-HairStyles.com contains authentic information on how to create the popular hairstyles of the 1920’s using instructions and illustrations from published material of the era.

The 1920’s saw the end of long hair for women and the introduction of bobbed hairstyles, along with finger waves, marcel waves, shingling and perming that suited the new shorter hair of the twenties woman.

Learn how to cut and style beautiful 1920’s hairstyles with lessons from award winning hairdressers of the period.