2016-08-29



Andra Day performs at the NMAAM 2016 Black Music Honors on August 18, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee; Image: Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for National Museum of African American Music

When it comes to creating a signature look, no one nails it better than singer Andra Day. Iconic voice aside (have you heard Cheers To The Fall?), her retro rockabilly beauty routine channels Old Hollywood starlets like Lena Horne, Lucille Ball and Dorothy Dandridge. Needless to say, she also inspires the everyday girl. Here are 20 women who make bouffants, beehives, bangs and pinup girl-inspired beauty look effortless.





Glam Bangs

Roll with it — channel your inner pinup girl.

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Glam Bangs

Flapper girl has never looked better.

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Glam Bangs

Candy girl, you really rock our world in a subtle cotton candy hue.

Image: @diablorose

Vintage Updos

Get inspired by the crimson locks of past Hollywood hair muses, like Lucille Ball.

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Vintage Updos

The next time you have a special occasion, get creative with a few bobby pins and 20 minutes.

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Vintage Updos

Modern style with retro soul — add a bright bandana for personality.

Image: @miss.scarlet.lily

Vintage Updos

The queen of vintage vamp shows us how it’s done.

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Vintage Updos

Double French rolls get a modern remix and haute hues to match.

Image: @callme_trice

Vintage Updos

Naturalistas can get in on the fun, too. Preserve your blowout for an extra day or two with a creative pinned style.

Image: @belle_anoir

Vintage Updos

Create your own #TBT with soft curls and a delicately placed flower.

Image: @natalie_vintagious

Pin Curls

Retro waves can be beautiful and heat-free. Opt for bobby pins, sponge rollers or clips for optimal results.

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Pin Curls

Finger waves are short hair’s answer to sexy tendrils.

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Pin Curls

Red lips? Check! Glam lashes? Check! Soft, subtle waves? Double check!

Image: @missrockabillyruby

Pin Curls

Transform your box braids into a spectacular updo that echoes the iconic glamour of a bygone era.

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Pin Curls

There’s no reason to fear micro bangs. Pair them with a modern bob to keep it current.

Image: @wilhelminaaffera

Pin Curls

This Latina beauty blogger has not only perfected her cat eye, but Veronica Lake waves as well.

Image: @nena_moreno

Wrap Star

You don’t need to be having a bad hair day to reach for a chic chiffon scarf.

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Wrap Star

Looking for a colorful way to dazzle in curls? Think pastel pink — it's vivacious and utterly chic!

Image: @swanky_kitten

Wrap Star

There’s no need to pout when your hair looks this good.

Image: @miss_aandra

Wrap Star

Even days off can look incredibly fab with pin curls and a headscarf.

Image: @lillyjarlsson

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