An easy and authentic 1920s hairstyle tutorial for long hair that is still wearable today!
In this tutorial I’ll show you how to recreate an original 1920s faux bob hairstyle for your next Gatsby party! Not all women in the 1920s wore their hair bobbed. This hairstyle was worn by women who loved their long tresses but still wanted to look fashionable.
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1920s Faux Bob Hairstyle Tutorial For Long Hair
The Inspiration
That’s the 1930s drawing which inspired my hairstyle. And some pictures of similar 1920s hairstyles: 1920s photograph, 1928 color photograph, 1927 painting and even a 1920s video of a long-haired woman getting a faux bob hairstyle (starting at about 3:57).
Finger Waves
Finger wave your side hair with 1920s-style finger wave clips or a curling iron.
Faux Bob
Part your hair down the middle.
Twist one strand of hair.
Form a loop.
Pin the loop in place with hairpins or bobby pins.
Twist the other strand of hair, form a loop and secure it with pins.
Hide the hair-ends under the loops.
Apart from the finger waves, the hairstyle is fast to make. It’s comfortable and really looks like a late 1920s or early 1930s hairstyle. 😀
Thank you for this information. I have long hair and want to try it.
Thanks so much, Lee! 😀
It may take me a few times but I think I can do this hairstyle. Found you on Blogger’s Pit Stop Link Party.
Thanks for stopping by, Candy! 🙂
Love this post! As a historical romance writer, this gave me some great ideas for hairstyles for my characters. 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
Thanks, Penny! 🙂 I’m glad you find it helpful!
Thank you for the tutorial! Beautiful hairstyles… <3
Thanks so much, Barbara! 😀
This looks lovely! Your instructions are very helpful. It’s nice to see a pretty hairstyle that is modest and sweet.
Thank you so much! 😀
This post was popular on the Blogger’s Pit Stop so we will feature it for you. Well done!
Kathleen
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Thanks so much for featuring me! 😀
I love this! So pretty! I wish my hair was long enough to do this. Thanks so much for sharing at Sweet Inspiration!
Thanks, Amy! 🙂 It actually works better with shorter hair.
I have long hair but not sure I have the patience for the finger waves
MOllyx
Thanks for stopping by, Molly!
This is perfect for tonight’s Roaring 20’s event, and I don’t have to cut my hair! Thanks for posting this.
Thank you! Glad it was helpful! 😀