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If you’re preparing for a dress-up party, you’ll want to make sure that you get your look right from top to toe – and your hair is an important part of that look. Whether the theme you’re dressing up for is based around a specific decade or if you just need a hairstyle to go with a theme like ‘Grease’ or ‘Old Hollywood’ that’s related to a time period, get some inspiration and information to help you get your hair looking just right.

Twenties

For a glamorous twenties look, you’ll want to keeps things slick and stylish. The twenties were a decade of short hair, so if you’ve got a cropped hairstyle you’re in luck. Either way, create waves in your hair, then simply tie longer hair into a neat bun at the nape of your neck.

Fifties

The Fifties hair look can work well whether you want to keep it casual or get glamorous. Go for a ponytail or tie your hair up in a scarf for a cute daytime fifties look, or try a simple but elegant up-do. If you’re willing to make some extra effort, curls created with the help of rollers and sprayed into place provide the perfect way to style for a fifties look.

Eighties

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An easy rule for an eighties hairstyle is ‘bigger is better’. Tease your hair (in small sections and only when it’s completely dry) then secure your hair with hairspray. For a hairstyle that’s quicker, but still cute and retro, just tie your hair up with a scrunchy on the side of your head.

Whatever hairstyle you choose, make sure that you keep your hair well-cared for. Use a thermal protection product before using straightening or curling irons, and use a deep conditioning product if hairspray or styling products leave your hair feeling dry or damaged.

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