“Chignon,” translated from French means bun, but in English, the meaning is more like a formal bun or a vintage bun.
The style was so trendy in the 50s that women with short hair purchased chignon buns to pin to their heads.
Soft Curls – 1957
Rita Hayworth wore her soft curls with a deep side part, effectuating a cascading pile of wavy curls flowing off her shoulder.
The actress, who the press liked to call “The Love Goddess” was not the only Golden Age Hollywood starlet to bring soft curls into vogue. Elizabeth Taylor also plastered the silver screen with her head of dark, soft textured curls.
Platinum Blonde – 1958
The platinum blonde sex-pot look was popularized by Marilyn Monroe, but Jayne Mansfield played the Hollywood role with panache.
Twentieth Century Fox debuted her on film with The Girl Can’t Help It, just when Monroe’s future with the studio was becoming uncertain.
Stacked Updo – 1960
Pretty much any style would look stunning on French film actress Brigitte Bardot, but this stacked updo is quite attractive.
It’s a bundle of curls piled on top, a bit messy since we are in the Sixties now, with curled bangs to daintily frame the face.
Pageboy - 1961
Here’s Hayley Mills with a pageboy cut for her role in the original 1961 film The Parent Trap.
Ends are curled under, creating a smooth and delicate look, much more becoming than the old bowl cut!