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Classic 60s Hairstyles

Discover classic 60s hairstyles for women and men, from iconic volume to timeless styles you can recreate today.

Updated on March 20, 2026 | 3 min read

Jaclyn LaBadia, Davines Writer

Key Takeaways

What to Know About 60s Hairstyles

60s hairstyles were influenced by cultural change and became a form of bold self-expression.
Women’s styles emphasized volume, structure, bangs, and dramatic shapes.
Iconic looks like the bob, bouffant, and bombshell defined the era.
Men’s styles ranged from longer mop tops to clean, structured cuts.
These hairstyles remain popular today and can be recreated with modern tools and products.

The Cultural Significance of 60s Hairstyles

The 60s were a defining era, marked by a cultural revolution that transformed the way the world approached style. From politics to pop culture, style became an expression of feminine rebellion and innovation. The hair trends of the time became a significant part of the decade's identity. And there’s something to be said for looking back in time to find inspiration, because retro hair looks are quickly becoming modern favorites. We've rounded up the 60s hairstyles making a major comeback this season, plus everything you need to pull off these timeless and incredibly cool looks.

Characteristics of 60s Hairstyles for Women

From the Italian bob, high pony and bombshell bangs to the modern bouffant, afro and headband, the defining characteristic of 60s hairstyles for women is volume. And with the iconic era making its way back onto our trend radar, voluminous strands are a must to pull off the 60s hair of your dreams. Let’s take a look at some of the hottest 60’s inspired hair looks making the rounds on runways and red carpets.

woman with brown afro in front of green curtains

Iconic 60s Hairstyles for Women: The Italian Bob

First up is the Italian Bob. Polished and curved through the layers, this bob version suits everyone when tailored to hair type and face shape. Style with a dollop of mousse on damp strands, rough drying and flipping into a deep side part for volume and movement. Tuck one side behind your ear and finish with a little texture spray for classic 60s glam.

Iconic 60s Hairstyles for Women: The Afro

Redefining mainstream beauty standards in the 1960’s, the Afro remains a symbol of empowerment and authenticity to this day. Start with clean, damp natural hair and apply an anti-frizz oil throughout. Carefully detangle strands with a wide-tooth comb to stretch. Use an afro pick to lift at the roots, moving upward and outward to frame the face and add height. Finish with hair spray.

Iconic 60s Hairstyles for Women: The Modern Bouffant

The modern bouffant is today’s take on the 1960s beehive. Use a teasing comb and texture spray to create volume and grip at the crown. Leave a few pieces out around the hairline and twist strands up, securing some bobby pins into it. Center-part your hair and keep the ends soft by curling with a large barrel curling iron then brushing through.

Iconic 60s Hairstyles for Women: Bombshell Bangs

Glamorous bombshell bangs defined by a long face-framing shape parted softly down the middle are so very 1960s. Structured enough to look like you made an effort, but low-key enough to look effortless. Bombshell bangs are flattering on everyone, softening features and opening round faces while grounding longer ones.

woman with brown hair and bangs wearing sunglasses

Iconic 60s Hairstyles for Women: The High Pony

This timeless 60s style consists of a glossy ponytail at the crown of the head, with voluminous waves and a side swept pin curl. To get the look, set your hair with velcro rollers. Section the pony, leaving out two inches of fringe, and secure it with a hair tie. Brush everything out into soft waves, before pinning the fringe to one side and setting with a shine spray.

Iconic 60s Hairstyles for Women: 60s Hairstyles with Headbands

Headbands were the style statement of the 60s. To recreate the look, tease the crown and ends of your hair by backcombing and spritzing with a dry shampoo. Pop a wide-band headband above your ears, letting any face-framing pieces fall forward for a tousled, messy look.

Noteworthy 60s Hairstyles for Men

But we’re not only seeing a resurgence of retro hair trends in women—60s hairstyles for men are back too. Like the pompadour, a versatile cut that can be tailored sleek or messy depending on preference. The buzz cut is another one we’re seeing a lot of, featuring shaved hair uniformly across the head, for a sharp, clean look. The mop top is also back. The medium-length cut with rounded edges that frame the face, is styled with a natural, slightly messy appearance. Use a lightweight styling product to achieve your desired finish, whether polished or more undone. And finally there’s the flat top, a short, boxy, level top cut with a structured silhouette, made popular in the military.

man in red sweater with a flat-top haircut

Styling Products for Modern 60s Hairstyles

Recreating these 60s hairstyles comes down to using the right styling products. These are our favorite Davines stylers for getting the looks.

This is a Dry Wax Finishing Spray

The best texturizing spray for achieving grip and a matte finish on your 60s styles. Ideal for easy control and styling, adding instant texture and dimension without stiffness or residue.

This is a Volume Boosting Mousse

The perfect mousse for adding weightless volume to your 60s hairstyles. The creamy formula gives your hair light and natural-looking body.

This Is A Medium Hairspray

A lightweight, brushable medium hair spray for 60s hair looks that last all day. Ideal for all hair types and textures, it tames frizz leaving hair soft, glossy, and touchable, with a bright, citrusy fragrance for a clean and uplifting scent experience.

This is an Invisible Dry Shampoo

A refreshing dry shampoo that cleanses strands while adding volume to your 60s styles. It absorbs oil and impurities, extending the life of your blow-dry and leaving behind a matte, satin-like finish.

OI Oil

Multi-function anti-frizz oil for adding shine and softness to your 60s hairstyles. It works especially well to detangle coarse or dry hair, leaving it protected, without weighing it down.

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FAQs

What was a popular hairstyle in the 1960s?

Popular hairstyles for women in the 1960s included the Italian Bob, the High Pony, Bombshell Bangs, the Bouffant, the Afro and Headband styles. Popular men’s styles included the Pompadour, the Buzz Cut, Mop Top and Flat Top.

How to create a 1960s look?

Create your favorite 1960’s looks using high quality styling product formulas made from natural ingredients and the how-tos above.

What is the most flattering hair length for over 60s?

The most flattering hair lengths for women over 60 are generally short to medium-length, specifically chin-length to shoulder-length cuts.

What color hair makes an older woman look younger naturally?

Soft shades, warm tones, subtle highlights and dimensional colors help to brighten the complexion and soften facial features, making women look naturally younger.

What is the 3 2 1 rule for haircuts?

The 3 2 1 rule refers to the clipper guard sizes used in men’s haircuts. It uses a #3 on top, #2 on the sides and #1 around the neckline and temples to create a tapered gradient that’s sharp, symmetrical and tidy.