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10 Retro Hairstyles That Are Hot Right Now

The Marilyn Monroe pin curls and Brigitte Bardot blowout are back. See how to give a chic update to these retro hairstyles now

May 21, 2012 | by Sharon J. Yi | 46 COMMENTS

Super short bangs

We loved them on Audrey Tautou in "Amelie" and Audrey Hepburn in "Roman Holiday," and these cropped bangs are coming back into style with celebrities like Michelle Williams, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Penelope Cruz wearing them so well.

Keep it modern: Instead of wearing the fringe à la Audrey Hepburn with tailored, feminine clothes, Philip B. recommends pairing the bold fringe "with the '60s color-blocking and Edie Sedgwick trends that are also back in style."

How to: "This is a wonderful cut for playing up a beautiful face and swanlike neck. You can wear the bangs soft and piecey, sweep them to one side, or even secure them with a pretty little clip or bobby pin," says Philip B. A skinny headband can look really flattering and chic, too, like Michelle Williams did at the 2012 Golden Globes.

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I love the long waves!

by NillaButterfly Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 04:46PM Report as inappropriate

loved all the hairstyles :)

by heidihannibal33 Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 06:14PM Report as inappropriate

I love those longer-hair voluminous looks. Sooooo pretty!

by venenumletalis Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 08:43AM Report as inappropriate

These are all so cute and touchable! Thanks for some great ideas.

by Ydabney Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 12:33PM Report as inappropriate

Love the looks.

by Sari Friday, January 4, 2013 at 09:09AM Report as inappropriate

I really like the scarf tied up do. So cute and sassy!

by EricaF123 Friday, January 4, 2013 at 08:43AM Report as inappropriate

I am loving all of these. Can't wait to try these out.

by jaye_tyler Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 01:40PM Report as inappropriate

I'm loving these hairstyles!!! Especially the Brigitte Bardot waves...super gorgeous.

by MizzPink Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 01:28PM Report as inappropriate

teasing is awesome

by LittleBunny Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 06:14PM Report as inappropriate

Number 11 isn't a finger wave , it is a pin curl set.

by lissete_briggs Monday, October 29, 2012 at 11:56AM Report as inappropriate

wishing i could pull of these looks! also thinking i should invest in a good set of hot rollers! :)

by treehugger1997 Monday, October 22, 2012 at 07:44PM Report as inappropriate

super short bangs, super cute :)

by talecon Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 10:32PM Report as inappropriate

I love the side ponytail-teased crown combo!

by schien Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 07:59PM Report as inappropriate

Great tips, love, love, love fingerwaves.

by nicky22 Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 01:40PM Report as inappropriate

Some great hair ideas!

by Chris213 Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 01:10PM Report as inappropriate

the soft wavy bobwas pretty and i liked supper short bangs makeup but i hope i dont see that weird updo thing anywhere anytime soon

by Sohee Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 12:52PM Report as inappropriate

I love these ideas for modernizing classic hair looks and making them quite wearable. It seems like I need to invest in some hot rollers!

by HeathRene Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 09:58AM Report as inappropriate

Love all of these SOO much. But that geometric cut.... seems really hard to pull off

by michellefuentes Friday, August 24, 2012 at 07:38PM Report as inappropriate

The geometric cut...I've never seen anyone with this before.

by GingerDrink Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 11:46PM Report as inappropriate

I LOVE THE SIDE PONYTAIL WITH THE TEASED CROWN

by prettyeyesashley Sunday, July 8, 2012 at 03:57PM Report as inappropriate

Love the finger waves soooo cute, wish my hair could be like that.

by fiona_persaud Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 02:20PM Report as inappropriate

These are beautiful

by modinosaur Friday, July 6, 2012 at 01:20PM Report as inappropriate

I like the scarf idea!

by voyager24 Friday, July 6, 2012 at 11:36AM Report as inappropriate

Must try some of these soon :)

by Dahlia84 Monday, July 2, 2012 at 05:20PM Report as inappropriate

Love these!

by isla42 Sunday, July 1, 2012 at 07:43AM Report as inappropriate

Some very nice retro looks!

by robyne00 Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 03:16PM Report as inappropriate

i'm so obsessed over retro fashion and beauty. this is great inspiration :)

by anna_elizabeth_eggers Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 04:13PM Report as inappropriate

So pretty.

by cheechy Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 05:50PM Report as inappropriate

Beautiful and easy to do

by Chicharringuis Friday, June 22, 2012 at 11:59AM Report as inappropriate

This is my favorite time in style of all kinds! the hairstyles are adorable!!

by Alisunshine Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 08:34AM Report as inappropriate

Love it when classics come back. These are all beautiful hairdos (if you have straight hair...).

by Cheryl5752 Sunday, June 17, 2012 at 07:23PM Report as inappropriate

Finger waves are so pretty!

by LipglossandSpandex Friday, June 15, 2012 at 11:04PM Report as inappropriate

I love most of these its just sad to see theres only one for curly hair

by talecon Friday, June 8, 2012 at 10:23AM Report as inappropriate

I can't wait to try out the side pony with teased crown, I think its going to be adorable!

by sportimonki13 Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 10:17PM Report as inappropriate

I love the short cut and the scarf-tie. I wear my hair short, but sometimes I wish it was long.

by coffeechic65 Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 11:14AM Report as inappropriate

I love the side pony and the scarf-tie. I do it all time!

by yestfl Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 07:24PM Report as inappropriate

I love these. I'm going to try that new side part

by LittleBunny Monday, June 4, 2012 at 07:24PM Report as inappropriate

I love wearing the side pony. It is so easy and more fun and interesting than a plain ponytail. I agree that some of these aren't all that wearable, but it's still a nice idea to add some retro inspiration to your style, and I'm sure there's other ideas out there that would work just as well. This article makes me want to add some vintage sweetness to my everyday life. :)

by shinyandiknowit Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 06:56AM Report as inappropriate

I would love to try some of these hairstyles.

by Sari Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 06:48PM Report as inappropriate

I loved this article!

by rawrxjasmine Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 04:35PM Report as inappropriate

I already wear some of these styles. They are so easy and wonderful!

by yestfl Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 08:38AM Report as inappropriate

I already wear some of these styles. They are so easy and wonderful!

by yestfl Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 08:37AM Report as inappropriate

Rolled-back updo is not something that will look good on anyone you see on the streets in 2012. I'm sorry but it looks ridiculous and dated. In movies maybe, in real life no. Super short bangs are a disaster and look good on no one. Geometric cut ....Are you kidding? Everything else is doable.

by selma Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 08:15AM Report as inappropriate

I love retro styles, but most women should avoid the scarf-tied one. Very few woman can pull that off.

by volta Monday, May 21, 2012 at 11:49PM Report as inappropriate

great styles love them

by Nicole2814 Monday, May 21, 2012 at 07:10PM Report as inappropriate

Beautiful stylish hairstyles! Thanks for the article, I will be trying some of these.

by venenumletalis Monday, May 21, 2012 at 06:26PM Report as inappropriate

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