Alluring and Alarming // Bobbed Hairstyles of the 1920s

[@historychick5947]

Here cause Erin Parsons recommended this video - so glad she did as I enjoyed it so much. I'm fascinated with how beauty standards reflected society's view of women, and how much freedom women must have felt when they started to embrace bobbed hair and openly wearing make up. Have subscribed, much love from the UK

[@Caitgreenham]

Same

[@raquelnunes9793]

Saaaame and how the social climate affects aesthetic and art from visual, music, etc. Im also in the UK and making friends has been hard ever aince i moved a few years ago. Id also decribe myself as a hermit ahah Soooo..Hi!

[@Ater_Draco]

Here from Erin Parsons. So glad she recommended your vid. My paternal grandmother recalled having the first bobbed hair in her area. It caused scandal when she returned from a school trip to Paris in the early 1920s with a "shingled" hairstyle

[@LaurenRennells]

I love that! ❤️

[@raraavis7782]

I kinda wish, we had such distinct names for haircuts still. Would make communicating with your hairstylist a whole lot easier.

[@katelinakeene7578]

I guess there's still some for a couple of the more "trendy" haircuts right now like the wolfcut or the butterfly cut but I agree!

[@LeeAnneGomes]

I appreciate you sharing the yearbook photos! There is only so much one can learn about vintage hair when you're looking at the same dozen film stars over and over.

[@LaurenRennells]

I agree. There just aren't enough different looks on actresses to get a good idea of how many different ways you can style a bob.

[@HaHaHaLMFAOtv]

Exactly! Or there’s the same images on Pinterest

[@janeodee1677]

My grandma told me that long hair takes your energy and shorter hair is healthy because it uses less energy. This wives tale was told to her by people of that era. So I wonder that might be why some nurses and women during ww1 and the Spanish flu cut their hair.

[@LaurenRennells]

Wow. That’s a good wives tale I’ve never heard.

[@pinksparkle258]

Erin Parsons sent me here & I'm so glad she did!! I ❤️ these history lessons...the BOB was so liberating!! Still stylish today too!! 🥰✂️❤️

[@anxia-tea5846]

wow, that yearbook is really well taken care of.

[@janfranklin2114]

My dad always told us about three sisters in his small town named Ophelia, Dorcas, and Aurora…..for some reason we thought that was hysterical. Both my parents were born in 1929 and graduated high school in 1947. Love the history lesson.

[@Kornkitt3n]

I shaved my head 8 months ago and finally have a bob hairstyle!! I've been struggling to style it, not only because its shorter but because its all the same length. The 1920's has been my biggest hairstyle inspiration, I'm now rocking a 1920's "windblown" bob that is bright purple🎉 Got to get that Gen Z edge from somewhere💗💗

[@Kornkitt3n]

Before this at around the 4-6 month mark, I had an "Eton crop" hairstyle with pins on the side similar to yours in this video, with a little kiss curl. So sweet and got so many compliments!!

[@purplehippo9540]

Sweet! I shaved my head 10 months ago

[@marie.theartist]

Also like the pixie cut, with long side burns that you can curl or texturize. I call it the "Spanish Pixie".

[@luv-z4x]

Over here we call the bob a “channel” haircut. I’ve used my hair short with bangs like this since I was a child. I love it.

[@agresticumbra]

Is it "channel" or "chanel"?

[@oliviabrents1089]

I absolutely adored this video, thank you for posting! Every time I go to the salon I show them bob photos from the 20’s of what I want and it never looks quite like it. I’ve since started cutting my own hair with much better results 😂 I’m going to use this video as inspo so my bff can help me shingle out the back.

[@marie.theartist]

I love layered inverted bob ❤ because I have natural, soft curls, and it looks like fingerwaves.

[@catapillargirl2021]

Yearbook photos of real women for the win!

[@luvnalaska44]

This was so fun! My grandmother was born in 1908 and I have photos of her with her bobbed hair. I didn’t realize there were so many different cuts. I’m so enjoying your wonderful videos and tutorials.

[@annkterrell7333]

I love the photos you've highlighted from the yearbook. Such a great dive into the Bobbed style with different face shapes, hair textures, and their glasses! I love the 'big choice' styles: The Pineapple and the Sweetheart!

[@jaccaj1626]

This is the hairstyle im rockin', now that the "the big chop" is growing out.😊

[@crumblytill_9]

sameeee

[@Kornkitt3n]

same here!

[@raraavis7782]

Ohhhh...you did look familiar, but it took me looking through your old videos for it to 'click'. You did that iconic Primrose Pincurl video years ago, when I just started being interested in vintage hair styling! Sadly, I never managed to grow my hair out enough for a hairdo like that 😅. Nice to see, you're posting again. I'm flirting with the idea of a somewhat more dramatic bob atm. Maybe that cheekbone hugging style. But I learned from past mistakes and ordered a wig first, this time. So I can have a slightly better idea, of what it will look like on me 😎

[@dorenereese6398]

Thanks Erin Parsons sending me here,. Never knew there were that many Bob hairstyles

[@kristinguldner9473]

The Eaten crop! Thats what I wanted. Damn it. I didnt know how to explain it and now I got the BUTCH. I knew i was going to be disappointed once she took out the clippers. Oh well, it will grow out.

[@lindavirgilio4225]

I love the bob! I’ve been wearing a variation of the boy for 10 years at least. Long bob, short bob, A line, inverted - yup I love it!

[@racehorsecharlie6423]

I loved everything about this, especially the delightful names at the end.

[@gboo7563]

I have my aunt Edna’s collage yearbook from 1920 and the Moana bob and Lee bob were all over that it’s funny to because some of the other hairstyle I see in that 104 yo book mad a comeback in the 60s

[@gretaweiss6802]

I am also here because of Erin’s recommendation! I’m looking forward to the video. And subscribing!❤

[@LaurenRennells]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@denisemorrow8602]

Need to read Bernice bobs her hair by F.Scott Fitzgerald

[@Caitgreenham]

Subscribed. Wonderful video, i am glad Erin recommended it

[@catapillargirl2021]

Erin Parsons sent me here & I am living! Love your content.

[@LaurenRennells]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@NekoArts]

Not gonna lie, Zenobia Lust sounds like the perfect stripper-name. I have so many questions for her and her family.

[@LaurenRennells]

Google Zenobia. You’ll be more impressed with her parents.

[@Kornkitt3n]

Another thing I've noticed is how hairstyles popular in the 1960's emulates alot of these 1920's ones. Nowadays we've made a full circle and going short is becoming more popular especially among Gen Z

[@sarahknobel8908]

It’s all about CHOICES for women!!! That’s why I ❤ your posts!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@tiffytattoo2450]

This was very informative. I had no idea that this many bob styles existed! Absolutely fascinating. Thank you for making great videos!

[@DietMountainDew_]

Here after Erin recommended this. And honey, what she says goes! Pleasantly surprised at this wonderful content.

[@DeeL-u1c]

This was intriguing. And the names at the end are a whole nother video!

[@LaurenRennells]

There were so many good names in that book. 🌺

[@MsVshizzle]

This is fantastic

[@wendynordstrom3487]

Great video! I love all the names! Zenobia Lust doesn't really look like her name fits her. 😂😂

[@LaurenRennells]

Google Zenobia and you’ll have a new appreciation for this name. 😀

[@gretaweiss6802]

@@LaurenRennells Oh wow you’re right! She was cool

[@khazermashkes2316]

Very educational!

[@heatherdean7793]

The best video. Thank you 🌸

[@LaurenRennells]

So nice of you! 🌈

[@J.M.Chadwick6]

It was great to catch a "glimpse" of silent screen star Helene Chadwick at 13:00. (3rd from L - R)

[@boopboopscoop]

This was so cool to watch! I recently cut my hair in what I'd say is loosely the "hollywood bob" (although fluffy/wavier) and found this when trying to find styling ideas. Loved watching, learned a lot!

[@lindsaydiscovers9842]

Oh, o just boughtba bunch of vintage tools and habe been wanting to recreate college yearbook photos.

[@charliekezza]

I wonder if the families of these girls know there is pictures of them in this book, it's so cool. (Family historian here lol)

[@yairmoreno9091]

Moana bob looks extremely 60s somehow😮❗ excelent reserch 🙏❗ bob cuts are one of my favorite ones ❤❤❤❤

[@LaurenRennells]

Right!!

[@desiraebeitzel1234]

Also here from Erin Parsons. Totally loved this video and appreciate the enormous effort you put into it ❤❤❤❤

[@LaurenRennells]

Thank you so much!!

[@israelpereirapadilla7870]

Erminia is my favourite name! I was almost called Herminio myself… 😁😁😁

[@LaurenRennells]

There were so many good names in that yearbook.

[@muffycrosswire2757]

Thank you for making this ❤️

[@jakecavendish3470]

Fun fact, the bob is named after Louise Brook's eccentric uncle. She went to get her hair trimmed and the end result looked like her Uncle Bob. She said "Oh no, you've given me the dreaded 'Bob' " and thus a name was born.

[@burleyque]

So fascinating!!

[@HurricanePixie7]

Another brilliant video!!

[@citruslimonia]

Very interesting video! Considering cutting my hair now since I really liked the style that was shown at 7:13 😊

[@Kornkitt3n]

I adore a French Bob ! so glad it's becoming more popular. So classy, elegant and cute💗💗

[@maxlinder5262]

Irene Castle was given credit for the hairstyle......She was a popular dancer with her husband ..& a trend setter ... just my opinion...😊

[@charliekezza]

During the depression era women were selling their hair to make things like hair shirts and bedding. It wasn't just horse hair.

[@AbbyGoneJesuspodcast]

Can you do a video on your Edith style form your book? The 3rd one? 😊

[@sherristack]

I always love your videos!

[@LaurenRennells]

Thank you so much! 🌺

[@raquelnunes9793]

Aaaand i just found a new fav youtuber ❤

[@hallowhyena]

when do you think you'll put the book on your website? would love to buy a copy 😍💖

[@LaurenRennells]

I'm really hoping this Spring. I was just going to make it a flat out copy of the original, but I really want to include a lot more information about other bob styles of the time. Would you prefer a basic word for word copy or a more detailed version?

[@hallowhyena]

@@LaurenRennells both are good, but if you want to add detailed information, that would be great! adding more context to historical texts is always a plus!! 💖

[@francineolguin363]

I don’t really have a “bob” cut. I’ve just always had really short hair. I guess Eton short. I know it’s been confusing to people my whole life why I would want short hair. I just know when I made that decision as a kid to have short hair I really became me.

[@LaurenRennells]

Same. Short hair has just always suited my face better.

[@backtountrybombshell752]

Isn't the horseshoe another name for a midi haircut of the 40's? If it's a horseshoe bob, I would assume it's a short midi or baby similar to the ones in theo 50's but possibly with less layering. Perhaps this is the origin of that haircut, styles are cyclical.

[@levi-ly5vg]

As of 6 minutes ago, i have in a fit of tears lopped off my hair. Ive never been happier. It even has a wierdly beautiful uneven angle to it but i love it so much. I feel so free, so wonderfully wild.

[@TheGabygael]

are tatoos really that much accepted? i guess it's no longer seen as a particularly masculine thing to do if that's what you mean. I would argue trousers are much more accepted

[@NekoArts]

I was just on IG the other day where I saw a vintage-style model get absolutely pummeled by commenters about her tattoos, and she's not the only one either. That said, it is much more accepted in the west than it is over here in the east where I'm currently at. Here you can be forbidden from entering certain establishments (EVEN THE BEACH) if you have any visible tattoos. They claim that it's because of tattoos association with criminals and the mafia, but more "average Janes and Joes" have them today than criminals so I don't think that's entirely true. I read an interview with a famous Japanese tattoo artist a few years back who said that while the majority of his clientele when he first started out were indeed the mafia, these days he very rarely see them anymore because they avoid getting tattoos because of the stigma surrounding them. You are more likely to see a tattoo on a popstar or your average young Japanese fashionista than you are on a mafioso.. Still, the stigma (and discrimination) remains. Better yet; giving someone a tattoo is illegal in many countries (Japan and Korea being two examples). And I'm not talking your average person picking up a tattoo-gun off eBay and doing them in their basement, I'm talking trained tattoo artists with professional studios. (Because you "break the skin" when you do a tattoo, the law states that you need a medical license to do it, but let's be real; nobody is going to medical school just to become a tattoo artist) You still see studios around (some are hidden though - especially here in Korea) but there are regular "crack-downs" on them. There was a famous case in Japan some time ago where one tattoo artist finally decided to fight back and try to change the law. It's a very slow process though. All that said, would I say that tattoos are "accepted"? Depends on your definition of "accepted" and where you're located.. But compared to the bob? Definitely not. I agree with you that pants would be a better thing to compare it to.

[@LaurenRennells]

Yes. I am definitely telling this story from the perspective of the West. And trousers are a great example of something completely unacceptable for women becoming acceptable. But I feel like that was a slower transition. It didn't take one decade for trousers to become accepted. That was a battle women had to fight for many decades. My mom still couldn't wear pants to public school in the 1960s. I know a lawyer that had to wear a skirt in certain courtrooms well into the 1980s.

[@cocohaus-sg9nw]

I’m a hairdresser you are forgetting the pixie by Mia Farrow ,Vidal Sassoon cut it …you’re forgetting Rachel from friends in the 90s the revamped shag which was still very famous in the 70s… come on girl do not settle for just the 1920s and 30s because every century rocks it!!! Just saying

[@sm0kkanie]

@erinparsonsmakeup brought me here as well!

[@MsAnge111]

Great video thank you!

[@LaurenRennells]

Glad you liked it! Thanks!