Fashion: Chic Hairstyles

Chic classic hairstyles are typically modeled after fashion eras of the past. Each time period comes with its specific fashions and hairstyle that reminds us what the fashion of that era was all about. Chic classic hairstyles date back as early as the 1920s and are still recreated today in both formal and informal designs. Chic classic hairstyle fashion are worn by teens and women alike.. Many of the chic by gone era fashion hairstyles have been brought back to life by music and movie stars. Chic hairstyles are easy to recreate at home with the right haircut and styling tools. A blow dryer, round brush and anti-frizz product are going to be your best friends when maintaining one of these hairstyles.

Fashion: Chic Hairstyles: Hair Cuts

The "bob" is the most often recreated chic fashion classic hairstyle. Made famous in the 1920s, the "bob" hairstyle has had a place in every fashion era with slight modifications. This fashion hairstyle can be worn very short as in the 1920s or even shoulder length as made popular in the 2000s. "Bob" haircuts require either very straight hair to start, or a product to keep it sleek and shiny. This fashion hairstyle requires blow drying with a round brush to keep it turned under on the ends and straight. Wavy hair can be worn in a "bob" hairstyle, but product must be added to maintain frizz. This version of the "bob" is less formal.

Fashion: Chic Hairstyles: Hair Styling

Another chic fashion haircut that keeps making an appearance is the layered look. This fashion hairstyle became popular in the 1970s. It featured with big curls with the sides feathered back. This fashion hairstyle kept its popularity in the 1980s by emphasizing the feathered look more. In the 1990s, it was made fashion chic again by the television show "Friends." The character, Rachel, had a layered cut that women went crazy for. Currently, the layered fashion hairstyle look is worn in many ways and in many lengths. The layered hairstyle requires product to give it body, blow drying to add volume and then a curling iron and hairspray if you are going for the feathered look. Typically the layered cuts are blow dried straight for a sleek look, or with a diffuser and product for a wavy look. The wavy look is considered to be less formal for the layered style as well.

Fashion: Chic Hairstyles: Hair Accessories

The ponytail is a chic classic fashion hairstyle that has been worn for decades. The only requirement to have a ponytail is that your hair is long enough to be pulled back. In the 50's the ponytail became a popular among young girls. The side ponytail was a hit in the 80's and early 90's. Later in the 90's girls fashioned their ponytails after Madonna and Shania Twain, wearing them high on the crown of the head. Today, the ponytail is sported by women of all walks of life. Professional women even wear ponytails with a product to make hair sleek and smooth. Top it off with your favorite clip and you have a classic chic hairstyle.