It’s 1926 and Hollywood’s Photoplay looks at the current crop of 1920s hairstyles, in particular the bobs which have turned heads, as well as the new rage from Paris – side whiskers!
Bobs are ruled by shear beauty. The scissors menace the last few hairs of the Edwardians.

1-Iconic-Bob-Hairstyles-of-the-1920s—Irene-Castle

Irene Castle started it – at least in the US. Her feet made her famous. Came the “Castle Clip” and fame arose to her head.

2-Iconic-Bob-Hairstyles-of-the-1920s—Pola-Negri

Enter “Passion” Enter Pola Negri, also a new and provocative and pleasing bob. And a new idol!

3-Iconic-Bob-Hairstyles-of-the-1920s—Blanche-Sweet

Then then Blanche Sweets blonde aureole bob brought many damsels to the irons.

4-Iconic-Bob-Hairstyles-of-the-1920s—Gloria-Swanson

Advent of the Gloria Shingle [ Gloria Swanson] sent flappers to the bobber shops to have their hair “manhandled”

5-Iconic-Bob-Hairstyles-of-the-1920s—Colleen-Moore

The Uncurled Bob was introduced by Colleen Moore. It was made for the film “Flaming Youth”

Side whiskers are the newest peril from Paris. watch for the bald-headed rage!

6-Iconic-Bob-Hairstyles-of-the-1920s—Aileen-Pringle

Came Aileen Pringle and the “Pringle Shingle”. Came cars, came “beau-catchers”. came fame to Aileen!

7-Iconic-Bob-Hairstyles-of-the-1920s—Marion-Davis

Followed by the Beverly Bob presented by Marion Davies. Hair shorter than short. More daring than Dad’s!

8-Iconic-Bob-Hairstyles-of-the-1920s–Billie-Dove

The crowning glory goes the way of other crowns. How could you, Billie Dove?

9-Iconic-Bob-Hairstyles-of-the-1920s–Virginia-Valli

Virginia Valli’s bob is one of the newest revenges on the Seven Sunderland Sisters.

10-Iconic-Bob-Hairstyles-of-the-1920s–Leatrice-Joy

Paris orders hair on the cheeks. Look what side-whiskers would do to Leatrice Joy!

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