To get a feel for the style of the 30s, you need to at least go back in time. Of course, we do not have such an opportunity, which means that we will discuss fashionable hairstyles of the 30s in words.

Join, you will love it! The slender blonde Greta Garbo became the style icon of the 30s. Her hairstyle was considered the standard of style, and her image was incredibly seductive. Greta wore an elongated bob and curled curls from the bottom into voluminous curls. Do not forget that the 30s is the time of gangsters. Many of us are familiar with the Chicago hairstyle.

Then the most optimal long hair was short haircuts and models of medium length. In this case, cabaret divas created wet styling as well as sleek chic hairstyles. If you are looking for a '30s style hairstyle, check out the stylish' retro wave 'hairstyle.

All you need is a few hair clips, a smooth glossy wax, a styling comb. This hairstyle was very popular with brides and admired by men. In addition, sleek styling was a kind of chic of the time.

So, first, comb your hair and create a side parting. Now apply liquid wax to the strands of hair and evenly apply the retainers to the strands where you would like to see the curves of the waves. Now blow dry your hair with a hair dryer. When the wax is dry and the hair is completely secured - you can remove the clips - your hair is ready!

If you have long hair, stylists recommend collecting it in a bun. 30s hairstyles are fluffy hairstyles. What women did not go to to make their hairstyle even more voluminous. So, in the 30s it was fashionable to curl hair with curlers, bouffants were also in fashion. How easy it is to create a 30s hairstyle.

If you have curly hair, create fashionable hairstyle in the style of the 30s will be very simple. Well, if by nature you have straight hair, use a curling iron. How to create a retro hairstyle with curls? First, wind your hair on a curling iron, it can be both voluminous curls and small curls... Now lock the top of the hair with bobbins, creating a smooth effect.

As a result, the upper part of the hair remains smooth, but the ends are completely curled into curls. In addition, you can decorate a stylish hairstyle with a fabric lace headband, as well as a small feather hair clip!

And do not forget to choose an original outfit, hairstyles in the style of the 30s require special solutions!

The women of the late 1920s had their own particular style. Black shadows around the eyes and a whitewashed face with a bright spot of lips - this is what your favorite silent film actresses looked like.

And also a special hairstyle - smooth short hair, side parting and bangs peeking out from under the cloche hat. The woman of the 30s is already somewhat different from her former self.

She has matured noticeably, no longer aims to shock others, but is still independent and active. Accordingly, the makeup also changes, it becomes more moderate, which was facilitated by the appearance of affordable cosmetics - a large selection of shades of lipstick and shadows.

It is now customary to match makeup to the color of the skin and hair, and not to the clothes. A woman of the 30s clearly outlines her lips and draws her eyes, she wears a short haircut with a side parting, but there are no more bangs, the forehead should be open.

The art of hairdressing does not stand still, and we know how to do the hairstyle of the 30s. The permanent has come into fashion. Hair should fall in natural waves, and small hats appear on the head. What's more, women now wear a turban that elegantly conceals the lack of frizz.

The Chicago style originated in the 30s of the twentieth century, it is also called the gangster style. Its key components are thin, long, curved eyebrows, voluminous hairstyle or, conversely, smoothed styling with a cold wave, bright red lipstick and accessories such as a veil or a small hat. Greta Garbo, Gina Harlow and Marlene Dietrich with their curled locks are deservedly considered icons of this style.

An enchanting time of fun, excitement and gangsters

Gorgeous Gina Harlow - the standard of femininity and sophistication

The end of the 20s and 30s in the United States went down in history with the Great Depression, Prohibition, gangsters and population stratification, a huge gap in the standard of living of people. Against the background of all this, the fair sex of the country managed to look simply stunning in their tight dresses thanks to such additions to the image as long mouthpieces, boas, diamonds and those very gangster-style hairstyles.

Delightful Marlene Dietrich embodies sophistication and grace

Incomparable Greta Garbo

The style of clothing, hairstyles and makeup of the mafiosi's companions and the wives of millionaires of the 30s still excites the souls of fashionistas with their sophistication and some kind of secret hidden in it. Looking at the photographs of the ladies of those times, a playful and at the same time seductive look vamp women, a smile that drives men crazy, and adorable short dresses with a low waist.

Refined black Evening Dress and high gloves - the basis of the image

Fur and fringe

Hairstyles of the 1920s and 1930s are unique in their own way: no one in gangster Chicago could resist the pressure of a cute girl with shiny curls, in a black dress with a string of pearls and shiny fur, in long gloves and with a mouthpiece.

Features and types of Chicago hairstyles

Here are a few rules for creating the most recognizable American Chicago hairstyles:

1. Hair length should be medium. In gangster times, women calmly parted with long hair and at the same time did not lose their femininity. As a result, the most common length was two options: either to the shoulders or to the chin. On very rare occasions, even shorter lengths could be found.
2. Regardless of the length of the hair, the neck always remains open. This is done in order to emphasize the beautiful curve of the woman's neck and the grace of the chin. If the hair is shorter than required, try to visually remove it somehow.
3. Create a hairstyle based on those famous waves. They should be very clear and shiny (with the so-called wet effect). If you don't want to mess with the cold wave, go back to the curls or curls hairstyle option.
4. If your 30s hairstyle includes a parting, it should only be oblique, otherwise the result will not at all resemble the style of Chicago.
5. If the hairstyle is done with a wave, it should be smooth. If your choice fell on curls, try to make your hairstyle lush and voluminous.
6. There are only three hair color options: "bleached" blond, absolute black or red.

Accessories

In the image of the lady of the times of the gangster Chicago, accessories must be present.

This applies not only to clothing, but also to hairstyles. Headbands worn on the forehead, miniature hats with a veil, and flower or feather ornaments were very popular in the 1930s.

Delightful Feather Headband

Glamorous Shiny Headband

Cute veil with flower on the side

Red lipstick is an essential attribute of retro

Don't just dwell on your hair. Make-up corresponding to that time must be matched to her. It provides a lot of powder and blush, dark thin eyebrows, bright red lips and black eyeliner.

As mentioned above, long mouthpiece, boa (or boa) and long beads are indispensable accessories.

How to do your hair

Creating a '30s Chicago hairstyle takes time, effort, and skill. If you are not confident in your abilities, do not waste your nerves and time - it is better to contact a professional.

Decide in advance on the type of styling (curls or cold wave).

Gorgeous cold wave

Graceful voluminous hairstyles with a bandage

If you are still confident in your hands and abilities, try doing your own Chicago hairstyle. Arm yourself by good means for styling hair, hairpins, invisible, iron or styling tongs. The cleaner your hair is, the better and longer the cold wave will stay on it. This installation is carried out as follows:

• We divide the hair into equal strands and style each in the form of a wave using an iron. To do this, it is necessary to turn it in different directions in the process.
• We spread the finished strands evenly over the head, securing them with invisibility.
• The strands that are near the face require special care and attention.
• We fix the hairstyle with varnish, trying to completely "immobilize" the curls. If you have excess length, gather it in a bun and pin it with hairpins in the back.

Classic wave in retro style

Smooth waves are perfectly complemented by a cute hat

Chicago style clothing

Have become very popular today themed parties... One of the most common themes is the Chicago of the 30s, which is not surprising: this era is one of the brightest in the history of fashion.

The cut of clothes in a retro style is distinguished by its simplicity and grace. Best to wear loose to the party black dress with a low waist. This style favorably emphasizes the slenderness of female legs. Fabric for dresses will fit any light and translucent. Many people prefer fabric with lurex.

The classics of clothing from the 30s

Fur is a mandatory attribute of the image

The image will not be complete without additional attributes. This list includes a long string of pearls, inflated gloves, and a miniature handbag. Even non-smokers often add a mouthpiece to the look. The forehead is decorated with a dark wide ribbon with a flower or feathers.

Delightful large pearls and boa feathers complement the look

So the time of the dashing 20s flashed by, when it was considered trendy. female image, as close as possible to the male. The women threw off the weight of equality, put aside formal suits and cigarette holders with cigarette cases. It's time for a change and a gentle image of the romantic 30s. Global changes have affected hairstyles, the photo of which attracts the views of notorious fashionistas.

What was considered a trend at the time?

As in the 1920s, at this time, preference was given to short hair - the length to the chin was considered the most optimal. The owners of a noble head of hair, who did not want to get a haircut, made themselves a marafet for long hair, pinning it at the back of the head with a neat mesh. The most common styling is soft waves. She gave each girl a romantic and seductive image. The waves were made very simply - a strand of hair was wound around the finger, then fastened with a hairpin. For the lazy, the salons offered a perm. It was at that fun time that the girls began to experiment, playing with hair color. Also, the hair had to be voluminous. Every woman dreamed of thick and heavy curls.

Alluring hairstyles of the 30s

As we already know, it was considered fashionable to wear short hair. Those who did not want to get their hair cut lifted their hair into a neat styling. The most desirable and breathtaking were the Chicago-style styling: gangster style, mysterious women in diamonds and feathers with cigars. The main feature of this hairstyle is naked shoulders and an open chin. So that the hairstyle lies exactly for a long time - wax will help you.

How to make this divine creation, we will tell you below.

Cold waves

Wave-like women's hairstyles were just wildly popular. For this look, divide your wet hair into strands and style each in a neat wave. Fix all strands with invisible ones. With hair gel, this hairstyle will become "smooth", just like in the distant 30s.

Soft curls and curls

With the help of volume fixing products, the hair was styled into elegant curls. The hairstyle looked impressive and voluminous.

Classics of those years

We wind the hair on curlers up to the earlobes. The upper part remains smooth. Try combing your hair for volume.

Stylish accessories

The spirit of the times of that era is saturated with adoration for leather and fabric headbands with rhinestones. Without a hat, not a single self-respecting lady went out into the street. At the same time, a turban came into fashion, which should be wrapped around the head. This accessory was a highlight Everyday life women of the 30s. Wave-like hairstyles of that time were decorated with a mesh or feathers, shiny hairpins and clips. The beauties exuded chic and elegance.

Celebrities and thirties style

What comes to mind when you mention Chicago in the 1930s? Criminal groups, mafiosi and, of course, ladies in chic dresses, mink coats and charming hairstyles. It was the special hair styling at that time that made a woman expressive, refined, graceful. Today, elements of this style are actively used in salons. We will talk about what is typical in hairstyles like "Chicago of the 30s" in this article.

Hairstyles in the style of "Chicago 30s"

Rules for hairstyle fashion in the 30s

Like any other hairstyle, a 30s chicago hairstyle has special rules and characteristics.

• Women during this period changed their image and said goodbye to long curls. Therefore, the longest hair length at that time was up to the shoulders, and the minimum was up to the chin. Sometimes the haircuts were even shorter.

For such styling are suitable haircuts "Page", "Bob elongated", "Kare"

• The hairstyle itself is done so that the neck remains open. This is her main distinctive feature... Thus, women opened their neck and chin, which made their image graceful and sophisticated. Even if the length of the hair was such that it covered this part of the body, then they were collected at the back of the head and were hidden as much as possible.
• The most popular were considered waves, which were expressive, large and sometimes with a wet styling effect.
• Parting was not done in the middle. This is an oblique version of it.
• If styling did not imply the appearance of wet hair, then it was usually quite voluminous.
• The shade of the hair should be either jet black or ultra blond. The red color of the curls was also welcomed.

Today, women prefer this hair styling for a special event (graduation, wedding, birthday)

It is not necessary to have short hair. A good stylist will skillfully hide long curls or uses multiple elements from this style.

But it is not suitable for everyone. It is preferable to do it for women who have a light skin tone, a beautiful long neck. It is very important and correctly selected makeup with bright lips and lowered eyes.

Chicago style styling options for short hair

Stylists do not give names to the Chicago style of the 30s, as they are all characterized by the same rules. But they can be laid in different ways. So there are three main types.

• Cold Wave. This styling was very common among women of those times. It represents the arrangement of strands on the head in waves, which were fixed with invisibility.

Cold wave

• "Classic". It means curling the hair not along the entire length, but up to the earlobes. The rest remains straight. To add volume, the curled curls are additionally combed.
• Curls. This is not just curled hair, but the resulting curls are stacked in such a way that the hairstyle acquires an incredible volume.

How to make a woman's hairstyle for long curls?

In order to do the styling, you will need certain tools:

1. wide comb;
2. clamps;
3. styling products (varnish, gel);
4. hairpins;
5. invisible.

Depending on what kind of styling is planned and what kind of hair you have to work with, you may need a straightener, curlers or curling iron.

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"Cold Wave"

To begin with, the hair is combed and a side parting is done. A strand is detached from most of it and waves are formed using hair clips or pins. The remaining curls fit into a bun at the back of the head. The final step is fixing and removing the clamps.

If the hair is curly, then it is better to straighten it with an iron before styling. They also make waves, which are then recorded.

For meek hair, wave styling is used, but at the same time they do not collect them into a bun, but are combed back, leaving and forming one strand in the form of a wave on the side.

A 30s style hairstyle with a headband decorated with stones, flowers or feathers

Sometimes small caps with a veil covering the eyes were attached to the head. These complementary accessories will help you complete your look and make it captivating. To perfectly match a woman from the 30s, do not forget about the right makeup.

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The 30s of the 20th century are the era of gangsters and sophisticated ladies. This time is shrouded in romantic charm. The images are expressive, sophisticated and complex. There is no place for modesty in the style of this era. It is for this reason that many women today love this style.

Great Depression of the 30s

Several serious events happened in the 1930s: the Great Depression in the United States after the fall of Wall Street, and Hitler's rise to power in Germany. For this reason, after the relaxed look of the 20s, strict and elegant ladies come who had to survive in difficult times.

Hollywood and the beginning of the Great Depression dictated their own style, which became the basis of the images of this decade. Uniqueness and naturalness appeared in fashion. The most prominent representatives of this style include Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, May West, Joan Crawford.

In addition, the era of the 30s is known for the history of the stratification of the population, the dry law. Against the background of all these events, the weaker sex looked great because of interesting additions: long mouthpieces, tight outfits, diamonds, boas, unique hairstyles.

30s hairstyles are most recognizable because of the curl feature. It takes some skill to create them.

This style is still interesting to modern women of fashion because of the mystery and sophistication. The hairstyles of the 30s are unique.

Features of hairstyles of the 30s

The hairstyles of the 30s have their own characteristics. They are most recognizable due to their conformity to certain parameters. To form an American-style hairstyle, you will need to follow the exact rules:

hair middle length... Women in the USA in the 30s easily said goodbye to long hair, but did not lose their femininity. At that time, chin-length or shoulder-length curls were popular;
regardless of the length of the curls, the hairstyle should be done so that the neck remains open. The goal was to show the finesse of the neck;
if the hair is shoulder-length or more, then you need to collect it and hide the length;
the most popular styling is waves. They are required clear, the effect of wet hair is used;
another type of styling is curls. The parting should be oblique;
most often the styling was done lush, except for hairstyles that require smoothness;
hair color without halftones - bluish black, bright red or very light blond;
the presence of additional decorations: flowers, feathers, bandages, veils.

Who are 30s hairstyles suitable for?

If you are interested in whom the hairstyles of the 30s are suitable for, then it is important to note that these styling suits almost all the fairer sex. But the image looks more appropriate on pale-faced ladies with a slender neck.

This style requires perfect skin, because to achieve the fullness of the image, scarlet lips and black arrows are important. Given these nuances, the style of the 30s is rarely found in everyday life. It is popular for going to restaurants and at costume parties.

It is distinguished by its brightness, rock, some tragedy. Because of this, it is more suitable for free and daring ladies.

30s hairstyles

So, let's look at the main options for hairstyles of the style of the 30s. It's worth starting with the features of haircuts. Please note that the length of the curls is important for the formation of such a styling, therefore the following hairstyles are suitable:

page. Enough short haircut, which is characterized by thick bangs with a straight or oval line. The length is below the chin or to the center of the ears. There is one condition - the length of the hair is the same everywhere;
square. This is a straight line hairstyle. In the traditional design, the length is the same at the back and front. Reaches the shoulders or center of the ears;
elongated bob. This hairstyle resembles a square. In the classic version, it is created with a “cap” and a clear hairline at the back. Length - to the center of the neck.

Bold hairstyles from the 30s are suitable for liberated women. For a complete look, you should observe the makeup features and use suitable accessories.

Now let's look at styling options for repeating the style of the 30s. they can be divided into 3 main types:

Traditional styling.

For those with naturally curly hair, creating a hairstyle from the 30s is a hassle-free experience. It is required to rinse the hair, lubricate it with gel. Now just add and the styling is complete.

If your curls are perfectly straight, then you need to make an effort. Before winding the strands on the curling iron, wash them thoroughly, apply to the entire length and dry. Carefully lay the curls in waves, securing with hairpins.

Owners long hair you do not have to cut the curls. They are curled and stacked beautifully in the front. The hair remaining behind is collected in a "bump". If your hair is short, curl the ends outward and secure with a bandage.

Voluminous curls.

To create this styling, you will need to follow these steps:

rinse hair and dry a little;
form a beveled parting;
create narrow curls using curlers, but do not curl the upper part of the hair;
after the strands have dried, carefully remove the curlers without breaking the curls;
sprinkle all hair with varnish;
comb the crown and bangs;
lay the curls and tie the ribbon.

Cold wave.

To create such a hairstyle, you will need to make an effort, but do not use curlers or curling iron. We need a gel of maximum fixation. An arbitrary number of waves is required for styling. First, rinse and dry your hair. Then lubricate them with gel and make curls by using a comb and clips. Waves should travel symmetrically or at an angle to the parting.

A 30s hairstyle will take patience and some skill. For this reason, if style is required for a holiday, then entrust the reincarnation to a stylist. If the opportunity for experiment is present, then try to create the styling yourself.

Image add-ons

To complement the look of the 30s, you will need accessories: headbands, hairpins with flowers or feathers, small hats with veils. It is worth remembering that styling alone cannot achieve style, you need the right makeup.

It is important to achieve an even shade and powder the skin well. Make your eyebrows thin and draw in with a dark pencil, the eyes are drawn with black arrows, and the lips are painted with scarlet lipstick. Additional accessories require a boa, a mouthpiece, long beads and a boa.

DIY 30s hairstyle

To create a hairstyle of the 30s with your own hands, you will need to know some secrets. Consider different variants... The first one is using thermal devices:

First action.

Rinse your curls and dry them. If your strands are naturally wavy, then you will need to straighten them with an iron. Now grease the curls with the fixative and comb through. Begin the process of creating waves. Grab the strand closer to the roots and turn the straightener inward to create C-waves. Now do the same, but in the opposite direction. This will help to create an S-shaped curl. Manipulate the entire length of the strands.

Second action.

After creating the first curl from the top, transfer it to the other side, grabbing a curl of the same size from the bottom, and continue forming the curves. The waves are required to be done in the same sequence as on the first curl.

After finishing work with the first section from top to bottom, comb it carefully, then take the second curl and repeat the steps.

Third action.

When you have formed waves on all the strands, comb them, form waves with clips on both sides of the face. Hairpins need to be attached where the waves change direction, spray them with varnish. It is important that there is not too much of it, the curls should look natural. Now make similar waves behind. Excessive smoothness is not required there.

Fourth act.

When you have curled all the strands, you need to remove the clamps and sprinkle the curls with varnish. Now you need to arrange the styling. A bob with curls in the style of the 30s should come out of the wrapped long strands. Divide the hair into 2 parts. Separate a curl from each of them, which will form waves around the face, style it, securing it with invisible hairpins. For the second side, repeat the manipulations.

Now let's look at the nuances of creating cold styling without the use of thermal devices. The main reason why the cold styling option has been relevant for so many years is harmlessness to the hair. Of course, this is relative, because the use of styling products is not canceled, therefore there is still some harm, but much less than with the use of a thermal device. For this reason, this styling is used even on thinned, weak curls.

The disadvantage of this method is its low durability. It has the ability to influence by choosing a means of maximum fixation. But this will eliminate the visual liveliness of the hairstyle.

The process of creating cold waves is available in two versions: with the use of ironing and without the use of thermal devices.

Previously, for elasticity, the curls were treated with a decoction of flax, it was in the role of a weak styling agent. Today, foams have been invented for this, if you want to create natural waves, and gels - when creating a stage image.

For styling, hair with shoulder length or less is suitable, if the curls are longer, then difficulties arise with them, and styling will take a lot of time. Besides, classic look 30's builds on short length. Also remember that cold styling is not done on an equal cut.

The classic DIY cold styling method will require the use of clamps without teeth, a comb with partial teeth, and a knitting needle. In addition, styling products and moisturizing spray are important:

rinse or wet your hair. Detangle the curls carefully. Now divide into 2 halves with a vertical parting. More suitable side;
treat most of your hair with a fixing agent. It is important that it does not set quickly, so that the strand does not remain rigid. Spray it with a moisturizing spray if softening is required;
comb the curl thoroughly, taking it back. This will lift the strand. Now attach it near the base with a flat clip. Place your index finger 3 centimeters from the parting with a small slope. Set the comb in front of him, pulling towards the forehead and pulling the curl towards the face. When removing the comb, you need to slightly raise the curl, creating a high crown;
fixing the crown between two fingers, insert hairpins near it, moving your fingers a couple of centimeters from them. Set the comb closer to you in front of the extreme hairpin, taking the strand back. Form crowns again with smooth movements, indicating with the help of hairpins;
constantly change the direction of the curl back and forth to the end, and tuck the edge towards the face or inward, securing it with a product. Dry the curl thoroughly with a hairdryer at a minimum temperature, or let it dry on its own;
only after the strands are completely dry, the clamp is removed from it and sprayed with varnish. Position the direction of the jet at 40 centimeters. Along with this, smooth out any loose hair with a comb.

An important point is that the crowns and clamps should be parallel to one another. Their length is selected at half the width of the curl. Also, keep in mind that traditional styling has a minimum of 5 waves on the larger side and 3 waves on the smaller side.

The traditional way requires dexterity and skill, this technique is not easy. Because of this, trickery is sometimes required. There are some expert tips for cold styling. It combines finger technology and electrical appliances. Here, the pliers act as a "contour" to make the job easier:

as in the previous method, wet and dry the strands, dividing the hair with a parting. Start working with the larger side;
lubricate with a fixing agent, divide into 4 parts. Each one needs to be curled with a curling iron as follows: apply the curling iron to the head, place the base at the very base of the hair. Wrap the curl to the very end, starting from the top. The end of the curling iron is directed away from the face;

after curling a curl, grab with a hairpin until it cools. Using this technology, curl all the strands of the larger side. Remove the clamps after cooling. Comb your hair gently to create one wave;
now place your finger 4 cm from the parting, pull the curl to your face with a comb. It's easier because the curling iron already sets the direction. Use your middle finger to form a crown. In front of him, pull the hair to the back of the head, securing the crowns on the sides with hairpins.

Further actions are carried out according to the usual technology, therefore we will not repeat it. This is the same hairstyle, done with the cold method, but with outlined steps for the formation of crowns.

To increase the term of the hairstyle (more than 3 hours), it must be fixed with invisible ones. This is done inside so that the fasteners are not visible. They need to be brought under the wave in the place where it comes out on the face, and where it goes from it, but not in the crown. With stitches, grab the part of the curl that is adjacent to the head. The invisible hair clip is required in length shorter than the wave width.

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