Pin Up Hair: How To Style A 1950's Faux Bob
Sophisticated and elegant, the 1950's vintage look never goes out of style. Impossibly
glamorous film stars sashaying down the red carpet epitomize this golden era, and that
goes for their hairstyles, too.
From soft, smooth waves and baby bangs, to upswept rolls and perfectly coiled hair, we still
love recreating 1950's hair today. And while the pixie cut hairstyle was popularized by many
stars of the time, it's the sultry faux bob that really exuded feminine charm; and it's one
hairstyle that’s still guaranteed to turn heads today.
So, with the help of our team of talented hair professionals, here’s how to fake a
sophisticated pin-up faux bob hairstyle reminiscent of the decadent 1950's. Not only is it a
chic, versatile look that works with every face shape and hair type, it’s also a great style to
help make fine hair appear fuller.
Tools needed to achieve the look: Blow dryer, medium size round brush, medium curling
iron, sponge rollers, teasing comb, bobby pins, and plenty of sass.
Before styling, make sure you start with the TRESemmé Keratin Smooth shampoo and hair
conditioner, designed to give you soft, touchable bounce without frizz.
Step 1: Apply Keratin Smooth Flat Iron Spray to protect your hair from any damage that
heat could cause.
Step 2: Using a medium size round brush, blow dry your hair section by section. Tip: using
a brush featuring a metal core can help provide a smoother finish.
Step 3: Take small sections of your hair and wrap around a medium curling iron. Each
section should be roughly 2–3 inches wide for the perfect retro coil.
Step 4: Wrap your waves around a sponge roller – following the direction of the curl – for
maximum hold, then put your feet up and allow your hair to rest for half an hour (this will
help the hair to cool and set into natural-looking ringlets).
Step 5: Brush out the set and spot tease your curls with a fine tooth comb to help add extra
volume.
Step 6: Working in sections, wrap hair around your finger, starting at the tips, and tuck
under to create a soft faux bob effect – secure each piece with a bobby pin. Depending on
how thick your hair is, you may need a lot of these! For an effortless, more sensual style,
gently tease some loose strands around your face to soften the look. Et voila!
Now that you've created this beautiful and bouncy, classic-era Hollywood style, there's
nothing more annoying than watching it fall flat! TRESemmé Extra Hold Hairspray sets
your hair without stiffening your style. Just mist a light spray over your look for a
professional hair style that holds throughout the day! Ready to flaunt your foxy side with our
1950's-inspired pin-up faux bob?
