9 Simple Beauty Secrets That Vintage Beauty Icons Used (and You Can Too!) (2 of 3)

Curls

If you take a look at photos of beauty icons from the 40s and 50s, you’ll likely notice that curly hair was all the rage. Whether the curls were loose or tight, the fashion showed an elegance and strength that straight hair can never match. The best way to achieve this look is not through a curling iron, but with hot rollers instead. Plus, it’s a much more convenient process. Instead of sitting there with a curling iron waiting for your hair to get crispy, you can go about your morning, eating breakfast and applying your makeup until it is time to remove the rollers. Once you take them out, just brush your hair with your finger and that’s it!

Big Hair

One trend that has continued to endure over the years is big hair. Actresses like Jane Fonda, Brigitte Bardot and Raquel Welch became big-haired icons in the 1960s and 1970s.

Why has it remained a popular hair fashion choice? Because this look is bold, feminine, and it makes a statement that conventional hairstyles never will. Big hair definitely has a certain amount of glamour, and we like it.

Dark Eyeliner

We’ve previously discussed how dark eyeliner does wonders when combined with eyeshadow and mascara to achieve bedroom eyes, but it can also be used by itself when your goal is to look like a vintage Hollywood actress. For best results, go with black.