#30. Long Locks
Long hair has always been popular, but when we say long, we mean long. Back in the '60s, both women and men started growing out their hair, something that wasn't popular before. In fact, it was frowned upon because it was deemed "messy" and "dirty".
The one and only Cher is one of those responsible for popularizing the very long, straight, dark locks. Coupled with her thick mascara and her bohemian look, Cher was legendary, so naturally everyone wanted to look like her.
#29. Messy Updo
Messy updos seem pretty modern nowadays since most people love rocking them, but the truth is that they became popular in the '60s. While hair in the previous decade was always tidy and carefully styled, the '60s took a completely different direction.
The messier, the better! This free, easy style helped youths break away from the conservative fashion of the '50s, and style was all about freedom. Polished looks were still trendy, of course, but this is when the "messy" look was born.
#28. Blond Hair, Dark Brows
Like we said before, the '50s were all about looked polished and conservative. Back then, admitting that your hair color wasn't natural was unthinkable, and those who dyed their hair obviously matched their eyebrows.
Because the '60s were much more relaxed, dyeing your brows wasn't a requirement anymore. Edie Sedgewick, Andy Warhol's muse, popularized this look. She was the "It" girl so of course, many copied her look.
#27. Bouffant
The bouffant has been around for literally hundreds of years and it is believed to have been created for Marie Antoniette. The style became popular again in the late '50s and there have been many variations of it.
One prominent figure that always wore her hair in a bouffant was Jackie Kennedy. Her look was so popular that people even requested "the Jackie Kennedy" at the hair salon, and hairdressers knew exactly what to do.
#26. Mini Fringe
We all have to accept the harsh reality that the mini fringe may have looked amazing on Audrey Hepburn, but it wouldn't suit most people. However, Hepburn made it look so easy and cute that everybody wanted it back in the '60s.
These delicate bangs cover the forehead while still leaving the eyebrows visible. It can really shape someone's face and complement their look, if it's done right.
#25. Side-Swept Hair
Big hair was big in the '60s, and most celebrities loved to rock this side-wept look. It looked effortless and sexy, thought it wasn't effortless at all. In fact, it took a while and a lot of hairspray to pull it off!
Jane Fonda was known for her big, bouncy hair back then. She often wore it swept over to one side, which made people want to style it this way as well.
#24. Mod Cut
OK, we just said that big hair was huge in the '60s, but this style was also super popular back then. Those who did not want to go through the trouble of putting lots of hairspray on and styling their hair for a long time often went for the iconic mod cut.
This sleek, super short haircut was embraced by fashion icon Twiggy, among others. Women didn't wear their hair that short before, but in the '60s, it was seen as elegant, chic, and super stylish.
#23. Platinum Blond Hair
Platinum blond hair keeps making a comeback every once in a while, and it is mostly associated with the iconic Marilyn Monroe. Even though she wasn't around for most of the '60s, women still copied her style.
She wasn't the first platinum blonde bombshell in Hollywood, however. The first huge star to rock this hair was Jean Harlow in the 1930s. Marilyn brought the style back in the '50s and made it even more legendary.
#22. Mop-Top Hair
The mop-top hair looks extremely dorky nowadays, right? Well, back in the '60s, this hair was a statement. This iconic hair was seen as rebellious, because men did not grow their hair out that much back then.
As the decade went on, men's hair got longer and longer as a symbol of freedom and rebellion. The Beatles made the mop-top incredibly popular with the youth, while older generations absolutely hated the look.
#21. Curly Bob
The curly bob was already popular in the '50s, and its popularity also survived the '60s. Back then, the curly bob was one of the classiest looks, and it went against the trendy messy look.
Elizabeth Taylor was one of the celebrities who sported this gorgeous look for years. Even though she had to straighten her hair for many films, she always preferred to rock this style in her personal life.
#20. Bombshell Mane
The bombshell mane was one of the boldest, sexiest looks in the '60s. The more hair, the better, and if it was blond, even better!
It is hard to pick a celebrity that embodied this look because so many of them loved this style, but one that is always remembered for her big, blond, bombshell hair is Brigitte Bardot.
#19. The Beehive
Of course we could not make this list without including the legendary beehive. When people think of the '60s, this hairstyle always comes to mind because it was just so prevalent during the whole decade.
The hairstyle was created in Illinois by a stylist named Margaret Vinci Heldt, and it didn't take long before it got popular. Stars like Aretha Franklin and Dusty Springfield were completely in love with it.
#18. Half-Up, Half-Down
The half-up, half-down hairstyle has always been around one way or another, but it became super popular in the '60s. There have been many variations of the style, such as having a puffy crown or different accessories such as a bow or a headband.
This hairstyle was popular because it gave the impression of volume, and for those who had naturally flat hair, this style was perfect. It also worked for short and long hair, so it was very versatile.
#17. Headbands
While someone wearing a headband nowadays can be seen as boho-chic and a perfect look for Coachella, it was a huge statement in the '60s. The headband was a youthful accessory that signified that a person belonged to the hippie movement.
Older generations were strongly against it, and rebellious teens and young adults were absolutely obsessed with it. The headband was much more than a hairstyle back then, even though it is hard to wrap our heads around the concept (or with it?) nowadays.
#16. The Flipped Bob
The flipped bob had its time to shine all through the '60s. While those in the hippie movement opted for messy, long hair, those who did not take part in it were all about this hair. The flipped bob was a symbol of class and grace, and it was the typical "housewife" look.
One of the biggest stars to popularize the look was Elizabeth Montgomery, the star of Bewitched, one of the most popular shows of the decade. She was delicate, feminine, and classy, and those who wanted to be like her rocked this look too.
#15. The Crop
When the movie Breathless came out in 1960, audiences fell in love with actress Jean Seberg, who starred in the movie. She had a cropped style in the film, and when she became popular, the hair also did.
Her fame and her style's popularity grew across the world, so much so that people in France called it "La Seberg coup" and many women copied her look.
#14. Headbands
Headbands are not considered cool nowadays and are just used for their practical purpose mostly: to keep hair away from our face at home or when we work out. Back in the '60s, however, they were a vital accessory to complete a look.
The headband was combined with basically any '60s hairstyle of any length, and many glamorous celebrities loved to wear them. Brigitte Bardot was one of those who added the headband to her bombshell look.
#13. The Raquel Welch
This hair is so iconic that it is named after the woman that made it famous. The Raquel Welch look basically consisted of big, wild, messy brown hair that seemed effortless but was actually meticulously planned.
This '60s sex symbol was one of the top stars that followed the big hair trend and took it even farther. If you told your hairdresser you wanted the "Raquel Welch", they would know exactly what to do.
#12. Long Hair For Men
As we mentioned before, men's hairstyles also changed during this decade, especially because of the hippie movement and the popularity of The Beatles. While men had worn their hair short for decades, now they were letting it grow longer and longer.
As the years went by, the trendy hair length for men became longer and longer and continued to rise in popularity into the '70s. Long hair, big mustaches and long beards were symbols of freedom, let's not forget that. And who wouldn't want to feel free?
#11. Long, Straight Hair With Blunt Bangs
This hairstyle may look familiar to you because it was huge again in the early 2010s and it is still going strong today. The long, straight hair with blunt bangs style actually became popular in the '60s.
Joni Mitchell was one of the stars who made this look famous. While this style is certainly not for everyone, it looked great on her because it framed her high cut-glass cheekbones and big eyes.
#10. The Vidal Sassoon
Another iconic style that carried the name of the person that made it famous is the Vidal Sassoon. Sassoon was a British hairstylist that revolutionized the industry and created styles that had never been seen before.
He created looks inspired by architecture and cut hair geometrically. While he was responsible for many looks, the asymmetrical ones were the most recognizable ones.
#9. The Supremes' Bobs
We already mentioned that bobs in all their different versions were huge in the '60s, but the bobs that the Supremes sported deserve a special mention. The three ladies always wore their hair in big, voluminous bobs with straight hair, and many women wanted to copy their look.
They mostly wore wigs, which also became increasingly popular thanks to them, and both teenagers and older women wanted to follow their style.
#8. The Pixie Cut
The pixie cut has been popular for decades, but like many iconic styles, it was born in the '60s. Unlike the pixie cut nowadays, however, the style used to be very voluminous - and how could it not be in the '60s?
Goldie Hawn was one of the stars who rocked this look. The short hair really brought out Hawn's best asset: her big, blue eyes. She looked adorable and quirky and everybody wanted to look like her back then.
#7. Blowout With Bangs
The blowout with bangs was a happy middle ground between the big, bombshell hair and the flipped bob. For those who didn't want to go too crazy on any style, this was the best option.
It looked efforless and feminine and it is still a very popular style today (minus all the hairspray). Jean Shrimpton was one of the stars who looked gorgeous with this hair.
#6. The Breakfast At Tiffany's
The Breakfast at Tiffany's hairdo was incredibly popular for obvious reasons: it was Audrey Hepburn's look in the legendary movie Breakfast at Tiffany's.
This style actually has another name, the "French twist", but this name was completely overshadowed. People copied not only the hairdo but also the whole look: a mini black dress, big jewelry, and a tiara.
#5. The Afro
The African-American Civil Rights Movement exploded in the '60s, which gave the community a newfound sense of freedom they never had before. For years, African Americans had to adapt their hair to fit with Caucasian styles, but in the '60s, their natural hair was embraced.
The afro became more and more popular as the years went by and peaked during the '70s. Stars who rocked this style were James Brown, Jimmy Hendrix, and Angela Davis, among others.
#4. Unkempt Hair
The unkempt style - which is, in other words, not combed nor styled, was unthinkable before the '60s. If someone did not even bother to brush their hair, there were looked down at by society, especially by the older generations.
But when stars like Janis Joplin stopped caring about what people thought and just wore their hair however they pleased, many young people decided to follow. Older generations of course, absolutely despised this look.
#3. Headscarves
A great way to look absolutely elegant while hiding your hair was the headscarf, a look that was made popular by none other than Grace Kelly. The actress loved this style and looked completely gorgeous with it, so naturally people wanted to emulate the look.
People even named a type of headscarf-wrapping style after her. The "Kelly" was achieved by placing the fabric over the head and wrapping the scarf around the neck before securing it at the back.
#2. Wispy Bangs
Blunt bangs were huge in the '60s, but the most popular bangs of the era were the wispy bangs. Unlike the blunt bangs, which are very full, thick bangs that cover the eyebrows, the wispy bags are soft and light and are feathered towards the end.
This style has a cool, nonchalant look that still looks chic and in case you haven't noticed, it is still very popular nowadays. Jane Birkin was famous for rocking this look.
#1. Bows
If headbands were big in the '60s, bows were even bigger. These cut accessories upgraded every look and added a touch of femininity to them. It came in contrast with the wild, bouffanted hairstyles that they wore underneath the bows.
The stars that were responsible for making bows so popular were French icons Catherine Deneuve and Brigitte Bardot.