How to Style It: Pin-up Girl Pompadour Hairstyle

What goes around comes around - the saying is true when it comes to the hairstyles of the forties and fifties which are back this year in full force. The pin-up girl pompadour is all about height and is strangely empowering - perhaps because it makes you look taller! Here are some easy do it yourself instructions for how to style a pin-up girl pompadour.

You will need: styling gel, wide-toothed comb, bobby pins, hairspray

The pinup girl pompadour hair style works well on hair which hasn't been washed in a day or two. Hair which isn't squeaky clean tends to be easier to pin up and less slippery. However, you can also get a pin up girl pompadour hairstyle with newly washed hair.

Dampen hair very slightly to make it more manageable. Add a little styling gel and distribute throughout your hair. Then, make a part at the front of your scalp to create bangs. Use a wide-toothed comb to brush out your bangs to make them smooth.

Then, grab your front section of hair and pull it down in front of your face. Loop it back on to the top of your head to create the pompadour look. Adjust the placement of your hair until you are happy with the amount of volume. Then, use bobby pins to secure the section of hair on to your head. Finally, finish with hairspray. Natural styling products and hairspray is best because this style can take a good spritz of hairspray to hold it in place.

There are a variety of ways to wear the rest of your hair but keep it simple to counterbalance the dramatic pompadour look. You might wear hair in pig tails, in hair band or wrapped up in a turban or bandanna. Alternatively, use curlers or a curling iron to create a glamorous, wavy look.

Play up the pin-up girl pompadour with retro makeup. Lush lashes, strong eyebrows and red lips complete the pin-up girl look. If you're feeling dramatic, add a beauty mark with an eyeliner. The pin-up girl pompadour is a perfect look for Halloween, costume party or simply to inject some forties or fifties style glamor to your everyday look. Don't forget retro clothing and accessories - they are the perfect complement to the pin-up girl pompadour. Choose an outfit with feminine, tailored detailing to compliment a pin-up girl pompadour.