Vintage hairstyles
through the decades

Shake up your style and get creative - playing with retro hairdos can revolutionise your look. Wave, pin and backcomb your way to classic glamour, transforming your look from a sultry 30s siren to an edgy 90s It-girl with our guide to vintage hairstyles.

step 1:
Create a deep side parting.

step 2:
Use the ghd platinum+ styler to create waves. Start close to your parting, curve the styler towards the front of your head, creating a C-shape wave. Apply pressure with the styler then release the iron.

step 3:
Create another C-shape wave on the same piece of hair, going in the opposite direction away from your head. This will create the distinct 1920s wave.

step 4:
Continue creating waves down the length of your hair, alternating between steps 2 and 3 as you go. Repeat all over your head.

step 5:
Gently comb through the hair using the ghd paddle brush, taking care to blend the sections of hair together.

step 6:
Place hair clips along the waves where they change direction and set the style with a mist of ghd final fix hairspray. Remove the hair clips and finish with a vintage headpiece.

step 1:
Take a 2-inch section of dry hair just above the ear and prep with ghd curl hold spray.

step 2:
Flat-wrap the section of hair over the ghd curve® classic wave wand barrel and hold diagonally for 5-8 seconds.

step 3:
Repeat steps 1 and 2 throughout your hair.

step 4:
Once you have a mane of curls, work through your hair with the ghd paddle brush to transform them into soft waves.

step 1:
Create a head of beautiful waves using the ghd curve® soft curl tong.

step 2:
Once your hair is fully curled, divide it into two layers – a top and bottom half, going from the ear upwards.

step 3:
Backcomb the top section of hair by pulling it up and using the ghd tail comb to brush from the ends downwards.

step 4:
Once backcombed, divide the top layer of hair again along your natural parting into two sections.

step 5:
Tightly twist each section of hair upwards, rolling in on itself to create a knot effect towards the front of your hairline.

step 6:
Use hair pins to secure in place and spritz with ghd final fix hairspray.

step 1:
Create a centre parting.

step 2:
Take a 3-inch section of hair at the front of your crown and backcomb using the ghd tail comb. Achieve this by pulling your hair up and gradually working from the ends downwards.

step 3:
Repeat step 2 throughout the crown of your head.

step 4:
Smooth out the top of the backcombed section with the ghd oval dressing brush.

step 5:
Pull the rest of your hair back into a low ponytail under the bouffant and hold it in place.

step 6:
Twist the ponytail section upwards to create a vertical roll. Tuck the ends under and secure with hair pins.

step 7:
Loosen strands at the front of your parting to frame your face.

step 1:
On dry hair, take a 3-inch section and spritz with ghd style curl hold spray from your roots to the ends. Comb through using the ghd paddle brush.

step 2:
Wrap the same section of hair around the barrel of the ghd curve® creative curl wand. Hold it for 5-8 seconds then release.

step 3:
Repeat steps 1 and 2 throughout your hair.

step 4:
Pump ghd style smooth & finish serum into your hands and run the product through your hair to break up curls and smooth any flyaways using your fingers.

step 1:
Apply ghd heat protection spray to locks.

step 2:
Divide your hair into 12 equal sections.

step 3:
Braid each section tightly, using a classic three-strand technique. The tighter the braids the better. Secure each braid with a hair tie.

step 4:
Glide the ghd platinum+ styler over each braid, applying pressure throughout.

step 5:
Once your hair is cool, undo each braid and spritz with ghd final fix hairspray.

step 1:
Create a centre parting to divide hair into two equal sections.

step 2:
Take one section of hair and pull it upwards to form a high ponytail. Secure in place with a hair tie.

step 3:
Repeat step 2 on the other side, so you’re left with two high ponytails.

step 4:
Wrap each ponytail around the hair tie to form a bun shape. Secure in place with another hair tie.

Give a nod to the past by experimenting with these vintage hairstyles. Make your way through each decade’s greatest hair hits to channel retro styling in a truly modern way.

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