The early 1940s hairstyle look was overall short, practical, and curly, with maybe a wave or two to shape the front. Rita hayworth’s waves (bottom left) film stars influenced the hairstyles of the 1940s. Web some classic ’40s styles:
20 cool and classic short hairstyles for older women
Silver hairstyles for short hair women
Semi short spikey hairstyles for women
Hairstyles 1940S / 1940s Hairstyles History of Women's Hairstyles
These styles favored small hats and military uniform hats.
They looked well on mature women and were easily hidden under turbans when hair became too dirty.
The 1940s was an era of iconic style, with many of its trends still used today.Curled bangs of betty grable (bottom centre);











