We've all got it right now: Gatsby fever.
From the window displays at Tiffany's and sneak peeks of the jaw-droppingly gorgeous costumes in the movie, to the star-studded soundtrack and hints of Gatsby-esque style showing up everywhere...We can't get enough.
Baz Luhrmann's "Great Gatsby" promises to deliver some serious eye candy (in addition to Leo, of course). In line with the era's decadence and glitzy hedonistic romps, the movie will be bursting with color and eye-catching visuals. But most of all, we're excited for the elaborate costumes, hair, and makeup.
Since flapper fashion and the Jazz Age are back in style this summer, you'll want to be perfectly practiced in the art of 1920s hairstyles. That's why we recreated four of our favorite looks: the blunt bob, glam curls, retro waves, and a faux bob.
But before you start thinking there's no way you could create a faux bob on your own, don't panic. We've made it easy by breaking down each look step-by-step. And you don't need to have a '20s-themed costume party penciled in on your calendar in order to wear these looks. These hairstyles are really versatile, and they'll look perfect at any summer cocktail party.
We've created hairstyles that are inspired by the jazz age but have a modern twist. So, instead of trying to suppress your Gatsby fever, embrace it.
Keep clicking to see four 1920s-inspired hairstyles.
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Flapper Faux Bob
Dying for a bob without actually going for the chop? This faux bob is the perfect alternative. Soft waves and a deep side part give it a vintage-inspired feel that's stylish and chic.
1. Wash and blow dry your hair as usual. Create a deep side part, then mist your hair all over with a heat protectant spray, like Tresemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray. 2. Starting from the back, curl sections of your hair using a curling iron. Make sure you curl your hair under in the back and toward your face in the front. Spray each section with hairspray as you go. 3. Once all of your hair is curled, brush through once with a paddle brush. Use your fingers to shape your face framing pieces as desired. 4. Tuck pieces under and secure using multiple bobby pins. 5. Finish with a flexible hold hairspray and vintage jeweled comb for a retro style.
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Roaring Retro Waves
A signature Gatsby hairstyle would be nothing without finger waves. Even celebrities like Charlize Theron and Jessica Alba have been wearing this romantic style on the red carpet. Here's how to achieve the same Hollywood glamour look -- without a professional stylist.
1. Apply a smoothing balm, such as Pantene Pro-V Restore Beautiful Lengths Smoothing Balm, to damp hair and allow it to air dry naturally. 2. Create a deep side part, and then mist your hair all over with a heat protectant spray. Then, section off a layer of your hair starting at the nape of your neck. 3. Mist each section with hairspray then curl the section using a medium-sized curling iron. We love Infiniti by Conair Professional Ceramic Curling Iron. Clamp the section at the root, then wrap the iron under, releasing, wrapping, and reclamping until you reach the end of that section. Hold for a few seconds, and then pull the iron out so that the section remains curled. Pin to hold. 4. Keep your hair curled and pinned for about 10 minutes. Then release your curls and brush through them using a vented brush, such as the Revlon Vent Brush. 5. Continue brushing and shaping your waves inward to achieve your desired look. Use pins to hold the front section waved and then spray with hairspray to hold. 6. Mist your hair all over with hairspray, and then add a statement feather pin to finish.
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Cat's Meow Curls
Curls were a staple throughout the 1920s. What made these looks truly stand out was pairing them with sparkly hair accessories. Go for a classically vintage style by strategically placing headbands above the forehead and teasing your curls for added volume.
1. Apply a leave-in conditioner, such as It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product to damp hair and blow dry straight. 2. Create a deep center part, and then begin curling vertical sections of your hair toward your face. Keep each section curled as you pull the iron. Then spray with a strong-hold hairspray, like Joico Power Spray Fast Dry Finishing Spray. 3. Once all of your hair is curled, rake through the curls using your fingers or a wide-toothed comb. Rub a styling pomade onto your hands and over the top of your hair, then use a soft brush to smooth your hair down and distribute the product evenly. 4. Finish with a sparkly headpiece to complete the look.
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Buchanan Blonde Bob
The cropped cuts of the period may have been boyish, but the lavish headpieces kept the styles pretty and polished. Case in point: Daisy Buchanan, who dressed up her blonde bob with blunt bangs. Here's how to get the look in just four simple steps.
1. Apply a frizz-taming serum, Frizz-Ease Hair Serum Original Formula, to damp hair and blow dry straight using a fine-toothed comb. Allow your bangs to fall naturally. 2. Use a flat iron to tame any wavy pieces as necessary. Our fave is Sultra The Seductress 1-inch Flat Iron.Then, pointing the iron down vertically, wave your front pieces forward to create a loose wave. 3. Rub a styling pomade, such as Joico Brilliantine Pomade, onto the palms of your hands, and then run your hands over your hair, shaping your ends as you go. 4. Add an embellished headpiece for a vintage look.
We've all got it right now: Gatsby fever.
From the window displays at Tiffany's and sneak peeks of the jaw-droppingly gorgeous costumes in the movie, to the star-studded soundtrack and hints of Gatsby-esque style showing up everywhere...We can't get enough.
Baz Luhrmann's "Great Gatsby" promises to deliver some serious eye candy (in addition to Leo, of course). In line with the era's decadence and glitzy hedonistic romps, the movie will be bursting with color and eye-catching visuals. But most of all, we're excited for the elaborate costumes, hair, and makeup.
Since flapper fashion and the Jazz Age are back in style this summer, you'll want to be perfectly practiced in the art of 1920s hairstyles. That's why we recreated four of our favorite looks: the blunt bob, glam curls, retro waves, and a faux bob.
But before you start thinking there's no way you could create a faux bob on your own, don't panic. We've made it easy by breaking down each look step-by-step. And you don't need to have a '20s-themed costume party penciled in on your calendar in order to wear these looks. These hairstyles are really versatile, and they'll look perfect at any summer cocktail party.
We've created hairstyles that are inspired by the jazz age but have a modern twist. So, instead of trying to suppress your Gatsby fever, embrace it.
Keep clicking to see four 1920s-inspired hairstyles.
