Monday, March 4, 2013

Hollywood Hair Then and Now Celebrity Hairstyles – Browse 1950s Hairstyles and Beyond

Celebrity Hairstyles – Browse 1950s Hairstyles and Beyond - ELLE Celebrity coifs that have stood the test of time

1940s: Veronica Lake
Today: January Jones

"I was inspired by Lake's classic waves," says Mark Townsend, who styled Mad Men actress Jones for the 2009 Golden Globes.

1950s: Audrey Hepburn
Today: Natalie Portman

Looking at Audrey Hepburn and Natalie Portman is like seeing double, with their delicate features and tidy chignons.

1950s: Elizabeth Taylor
Today: Dita Von Teese

Von Teese is a pro at channeling Old Hollywood charm—and who better to learn from than La Liz?

1960s: Twiggy
Today: Agyness Deyn

The obvious successor to 1960s pixie princess Twiggy? Deyn, today's It Girl, of course!

1960s: Jane Birkin
Today: Mischa Barton

Barton's long locks and wispy bangs closely mimic Birkin's 1968 look.

1960s: Mia Farrow
Today: Hilary Swank

Farrow cropped her coif close in 1967, and Swank prefers a similar do today.

1970s: Diana Ross
Today: Drew Barrymore

Barrymore's retro tresses at this year's Golden Globes were reminiscent of Ross's pumped-up hairstyle.

1970s: Sophia Loren
Today: Eva Mendes

In creating Mendes' teased updo for this year's Golden Globes, hairstylist Giannandrea said that Loren was his muse.

1970s: Michelle Phillips
Today: Kate Bosworth

In 1970, Michelle Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas wore her soft strands simple and au naturel; today, Bosworth does the same.

1970s: Bianca Jagger
Today: Rosario Dawson

Scene queen of the `70s Jagger rocked her chin-length locks with a deep side part, and recently Dawson followed suit.