60s hairstyles black women

This decade, perhaps more than any other, left an indelible mark on the beauty industry.

We take a look at popular and fashionable women's 1960s hairstyles, including beehives, bouffants, long locks, bobs, and pixie cuts.

The African-American actress is known from many 60s and 70s blaxploitation films such as Black Gunn, Cleopatra Jones, and Drum. Her acting on screen was captivating and she was the representation that black women needed and still need to this day. Although her whereabouts are unknown, her impact on film isn’t.

1950s were the golden period for both men and women's hair trends. Check these 40 exclusive 50s hairstyles for women to get a retro look this year!

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Cute and curly American pop singer Marsha Hunt with an afro hairstyle in the 1960s. The hairstyle is created by combing the hair away from the scalp, allowing the hair to extend out from the head in a large, rounded shape, much like a halo.

The 1960s was a decade of innovation in hairstyles. The beehive, bouffant, and flipped styles were popular among women, while men sported short, slicked-back hair. The Beatles-inspired mop top became a defining look for young men, while African American women embraced the Afro. #1960sHairstyles #hairstylesimages #hairstyles

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