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Decade-themed dress-up parties are a fun way to get guests into a party mood and give everyone something to talk about. A party themed around the fifties allows for plenty of dress-up options from the fun and casual to very glamorous Hollywood looks. If you’re going to a fifties dress-up party, throw on a swishing skirt, some polka dots, and some bobby socks, then get your hairstyle perfect.

Girls with curls

The hairstyles of the fifties often feature lots of curls, but that doesn’t mean that you need a perm. An authentic style from this time can be achieved quite simply in a short space of time with a few hair curlers and bobby pins. Doing it the old-fashioned way involves using rollers, but you can also try out more up-to-date hair stylers to get the look the easy way.

Quick quiffs

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To get a look that imitates the hair rolls so popular in the fifties, just go for a quiff. This involves taking the hair that’s at the front of your head and spraying it (as well as teasing it, if necessary) until it stands up. Smooth the surface of the hair and roll over, then pin the ends under. The rest of your hair can be pulled back or left down.

Tie up or cover up

If you’re in a hurry, the hairstyles of the fifties that’ll work for you are a bouncy ponytail or a pretty scarf tied around your head. Another quick way to add fifties glamour to the hairstyles you try is to add pretty ornaments like retro hair clips or flowers – natural or artificial. With a few simple but innovative ideas, you can achieve the fun and glamorous look of the fifties for your next dress-up party.

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