1920s Hairstyles Long Hair Updos

A low bun secured with a barrette makes a great 1920's updo.

Throughout history, women have used their hair to express personality and sense of style. In the 1920s, women became more adventurous with their looks. During this decade, many women began cutting their long hair in favor of a shorter flapper look, but long hair updo's were still popular for special occasions.

Finger Wave

One of the most popular styles of the 1920s was the "finger wave". Finger waves are S-shaped waves that are shaped and sculpted with a setting lotion. This is a very easy style to achieve, no matter if your hair is straight or curly. By using a few pins and styling gel or lotion, you can turn this look into a wavy updo. Use pins to secure sections of your hair while leaving long wavy pieces around the face.

Chignon

The difference between a plain bun and a chignon is that a chignon would be loose around the ears instead of being pulled tight against the scalp. Part hair down the middle and pull back into a bun at the nape of the neck. Wavy hair will give this more of a 1920's look than straight hair, which may give you more of a 1970s appeal.

Bangs

If you want to add more style or versatility to your look, try styling your updo with bangs. Bangs can be styled to minimize or shorten high, long foreheads, or to cover hairlines that have been damaged from over-styling. Bangs can also add volume to your tresses for a fuller appearance. You can also style your bangs to completely cover the forehead while being cut to come to the top of the eyebrows. Add bangs to a low bun or pin your up high in a twist and secure with a sparkly barrette.

Half Updo

Whether you're attending a 1920s flapper costume party or simply trying to reinvent your sense of style, there are a lot of fabulous 1920s styles to choose from. Finger waves, water waves and bangs are just a few of the styles that you can update for a half updo. Make a part around the crown of your head and pull the top part of your hair back into a pony or bun. Use a curling iron to create long ringlet curls with the remaining hair.

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