The 40s experienced a culture of wartime austerity that produced two extremes of style. For work, hair was off the face, cleanly rolled, tightly pinned up, and serious. For play, hair was let down, freeing the curls to flow generously shoulder length. Sides were drawn back and up into a dominant curl or quiff on top.

The 40s was dominated by military short back and sides. Hair was slicked back or to the side and held down using hair cream or even Vaseline that gave an obvious shine. A side or centre parting, razor sharp, was the rule.

The 40s experienced a culture of wartime austerity that produced two extremes of style. For work, hair was off the face, cleanly rolled, tightly pinned up, and serious. For play, hair was let down, freeing the curls to flow generously shoulder length. Sides were drawn back and up into a dominant curl or quiff on top.

The 40s experienced a culture of wartime austerity that produced two extremes of style. For work, hair was off the face, cleanly rolled, tightly pinned up, and serious. For play, hair was let down, freeing the curls to flow generously shoulder length. Sides were drawn back and up into a dominant curl or quiff on top.

The 40s experienced a culture of wartime austerity that produced two extremes of style. For work, hair was off the face, cleanly rolled, tightly pinned up, and serious. For play, hair was let down, freeing the curls to flow generously shoulder length. Sides were drawn back and up into a dominant curl or quiff on top.

The 50s saw a turn in fashion. Strong influences from America and particularly Hollywood stars such as Marylyn Monroe and Grace Kelly gave us glamour and waves. Hair was voluminous, but sculpted to perfection. The whole feel for hair and fashion became a lot more glamorous in the post-war years and women loved it!

The 50s saw a turn in fashion. Strong influences from America and particularly Hollywood stars such as Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly gave us glamour and waves. Hair was voluminous, but sculpted to perfection. The whole feel for hair and fashion became a lot more glamorous in the post-war years and women loved it!

The 50s saw a turn in fashion. Strong influences from America and particularly Hollywood stars such as Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly gave us glamour and waves. Hair was voluminous, but sculpted to perfection. The whole feel for hair and fashion became a lot more glamorous in the post-war years and women loved it!

The 50s guy would tend to sport a quiff-inspired style with stars such as Elvis bringing the look around. Styling still involved emulsion hairdressing cremes that had been popular for decades.

The 60s woman showed bold femininity, bright lipstick and often the projection of a 'cheerful happy' persona. Beehive styles dominated as did strong geometric bobs and gamine crops as made famous by the iconic model Twiggy.

The 60s saw the arrival of The Beatles, and hair became shaggier and longer, a complete movement away from the stiff styles of the 50s. Men started to experiment with female styling products, particularly the new hair sprays.

The 60s woman showed bold femininity, bright lipstick and often the projection of a 'cheerful happy' persona. Beehive styles dominated as did strong geometric bobs and gamine crops as made famous by the iconic model Twiggy.

The 70s saw the 'hippie' trend take off. Women were moving towards a more feminine feel in their hair and took on more free flowing looks. Hair was worn loose, with waves and flicks. Sexy and happy summed up the typical 70s woman.

The 70s saw the 'hippie' trend take off. Women were moving towards a more feminine feel in their hair and took on more free flowing looks. Hair was worn loose, with waves and flicks. Sexy and happy summed up the typical 70s woman.

The 70s saw hair initially becoming even longer still on men, and were generally uncontrolled as the hippie era took hold. Beards were widely seen on many men too.

The 70s saw the 'hippie' trend take off. Women were moving towards a more feminine feel in their hair and took on more free flowing looks. Hair was worn loose, with waves and flicks. Sexy and happy summed up the typical 70s woman.

The 80s brought us a more androgynous feel to fashion for women. Big shoulder pads matched the hair which was worn big, curly and generally heavily coloured. The focus on healthy looking hair was forgotten as the 80s woman was brave to experiment with harsh colouring and perming.

The 80s saw yet another turn in men’s styling. Shorter tapered power styles soon took off, with flattops being particularly popular.

The 80s brought us a more androgynous feel to fashion for women. Big shoulder pads matched the hair which was worn big, curly and generally heavily coloured. The focus on healthy looking hair was forgotten as the 80s woman was brave to experiment with harsh colouring and perming.

The 80s brought us a more androgynous feel to fashion for women. Big shoulder pads matched the hair which was worn big, curly and generally heavily coloured. The focus on healthy looking hair was forgotten as the 80s woman was brave to experiment with harsh colouring and perming.

The 90s saw the rise of the supermodel. Hair took on a straighter look and incorporated texture and movement but without the tight curls of the 80s. Waxes and gels were needed to recreate a lot of the 90s hair styles.

The 90s saw a new technique in cutting which brought with it textured, messy styles on men. Wax and gels were being embraced by men, who were starting to realise the possibilities for new looks.

The 90s saw the rise of the supermodel. Hair took on a straighter look and incorporated texture and movement but without the tight curls of the 80s. Waxes and gels were needed to recreate a lot of the 90s hair styles.

The 90s saw a new technique in cutting which brought with it textured, messy styles on men. Wax and gels were being embraced by men, who were starting to realise the possibilities for new looks.

The now girl can be anyone she wants to be. Versatility is key - so now we're seeing everything from poker straight to big and bouncy and tousled waves to bold crops. Shine is the holy grail and with all the heat styling taking place, protection is required!

Now hair has become longer again to exploit the capabilities of emergent styling aids, and sweeping bangs on guys became extremely popular. Men are now more open to using heated styling appliances and spend more on their styling products.

Now girl can be anyone she wants to be. Versatility is key - so now we're seeing everything from poker straight to big and bouncy and tousled waves to bold crops. Shine is the holy grail and with all the heat styling taking place, protection is required!

Nowhair has become longer again to exploit the capabilities of emergent styling aids, and sweeping bangs on guys became extremely popular. Men are now more open to using heated styling appliances and spend more on their styling products.

Now girl can be anyone she wants to be. Versatility is key - so now we're seeing everything from poker straight to big and bouncy and tousled waves to bold crops. Shine is the holy grail and with all the heat styling taking place, protection is required!

Now girl can be anyone she wants to be. Versatility is key - so now we're seeing everything from poker straight to big and bouncy and tousled waves to bold crops. Shine is the holy grail and with all the heat styling taking place, protection is required!

Now girl can be anyone she wants to be. Versatility is key - so now we're seeing everything from poker straight to big and bouncy and tousled waves to bold crops. Shine is the holy grail and with all the heat styling taking place, protection is required!

Now hair has become longer again to exploit the capabilities of emergent styling aids, and sweeping bangs on guys became extremely popular. Men are now more open to using heated styling appliances and spend more on their styling products.

Now hair has become longer again to exploit the capabilities of emergent styling aids, and sweeping bangs on guys became extremely popular. Men are now more open to using heated styling appliances and spend more on their styling products.

Now girl can be anyone she wants to be. Versatility is key - so now we're seeing everything from poker straight to big and bouncy and tousled waves to bold crops. Shine is the holy grail and with all the heat styling taking place, protection is required!

Now girl can be anyone she wants to be. Versatility is key - so now we're seeing everything from poker straight to big and bouncy and tousled waves to bold crops. Shine is the holy grail and with all the heat styling taking place, protection is required!

Now girl can be anyone she wants to be. Versatility is key - so now we're seeing everything from poker straight to big and bouncy and tousled waves to bold crops. Shine is the holy grail and with all the heat styling taking place, protection is required!

Now girl can be anyone she wants to be. Versatility is key - so now we're seeing everything from poker straight to big and bouncy and tousled waves to bold crops. Shine is the holy grail and with all the heat styling taking place, protection is required!