1961—The Bouffant
The further we get into the 60s, the bigger the hair gets!Here we see iconic 60s girl band The Supremes, rocking their signature look, and the most popular hairstyle of 1961—the bouffant!
The Supremes were fronted by soulful singing legend Diana Ross, and 1961 saw them raise their profiles as high as their hair—as this was the year that they first signed with Motown Records, the label for which they would come to be the undeniable leading act.
1962—The Flick Up
1962’s most magical hairdo was known as the flick-up, and here we see it modeled by the lovely Elizabeth Montgomery, star of the super popular magical sitcom Bewitched.The style was made by increasing the hair’s volume all over, and then flicking out the curls at the bottom.
Other notable people who sported the look during this year was First Lady Jackie Kennedy, also known for her classy and super-sized hairdos.
1962 also saw the death of Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe, leaving a huge hole in the showbiz and fashion landscape.But just who would step in to fill her shoes?