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Watch 100 years of hair trends in one minute

From the cupid bow lips that dominated the 1920s to the arch shingled bobs in the 30s and a whole lot of crimping in the 80s, this video is a fascinating look at how in-vogue hair trends have changed over the course of 100 years of primping.
Beauty trends in 100 years

From the cupid bow lips that dominated the 1920s to the arch shingled bobs in the 30s and a whole lot of crimping in the 80s, this video is a fascinating look at how in-vogue hair trends have changed over the course of 100 years of primping.

We can’t decide if the we love the Marilyn Monroe-esque glamour of the 1950s or the gravity defying do’s from the 1940s best.

In any case, by the time it gets to the 2010 selfie-obsessed look we’re left longing for the glamour of bygone eras.

Though, to be sure, there’s plenty of seriously glam looks making appearances on the red carpet right now.

Even if they didn’t require industrial strength hair rollers and a can of hairspray.

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