Thursday, August 26, 2010

A Retro Revival

Fashion designers have long loved drawing inspiration from bygone eras, and the greatest hair gurus are no exception. In fact, when it comes to fall hair trends, we've spotted more retro-inspired hairstyles showing up on the runways than ever before. Propelling the past-perfect hairstyle movement into the spotlight, the fall shows offered a parade of provocative coifs to play upon, but with an all-too-important twist that keeps things from looking kitschy.

At Dior, the short, '30s-inspired waves recalled the Old Hollywood glamour of Jean Harlow, while models at Fendi rocked a badass pompadour that was equal parts pinup girl and rockabilly princess. The teased tresses at Nina Ricci straddled '60s mod and ladylike elegance, Louis Vuitton delivered a polished '50s vibe, and ChloƩ channeled Faye Dunaway's bouncy '70s blowout in the 1976 film Network. Luckily, you don't have to jump in your time machine to learn how to copy our top retro picks. In fact, we've consulted some tress experts on how-to tips and tools you'll need to rewind the clock on five of fall's coolest new-old 'dos.

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