Pompadour (hairstyle)
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The pompadour is a hairstyle named after Madame de Pompadour, a mistress of King Louis XV of France. There are numerous variations of the style for men, women, and children. The basic concept is havin
Hair in this style was an essential part of the "Gibson Girl" look in the 1890s
Queen Marie Antoinette wearing a large pompadour under an elaborate headdress, 1787
Lady Astor wearing hair in this style in a famous portrait by John Singer Sargent, 1909
Bette Davis wearing an updated, streamlined pompadour in the film Now, Voyager, 1942
Quiff
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The quiff is a hairstyle that combines the 1950s pompadour hairstyle, the 1950s flattop, and sometimes a mohawk. It was born as a post-war reaction to the short and strict haircuts for men. The hairst
Pompadour (hairstyle)
…the center. Popular music and film stars had a major influence on 1950s hairstyles. Elvis Presley and James Dean had a great influence on the high quiff-pompadour greased-up style or slicked-back style for men with heavy use of Brylcreem or pomade. The pompadour was a fashion trend in the 1950s, especially…
Elly Jackson of La Roux wearing her hair in a quiff