50S WIGS
Revisit Classic 1950s Hairstyles With Our 50s Wigs
So you’ve found your perfect 50s costume, but in order to complete your look, you’ll need an equally awesome 1950s wig to match. Lucky for you, here at CostumeBox, our range of 50s wigs has all the 1950s hairstyles you need to make it look like you’ve stepped straight out of the decade. With 1950s costume wigs resembling famous hairstyles such as the poodle cut, pompadour, bouffant and more, the only hard part is deciding which 50s wig you want to rock. Explore our range now.
Iconic 50s Wigs For Women
For women, 1950s hairstyles typically came in three different lengths to match the personality of the individual. Short styles were usually for housewives, medium length for the young and long styles were usually seen on Hollywood pinups. These are some of our favourite 1950s hairstyles that would be great to pair with various different 50s costumes:
- Poodle cut: The Poodle cut was an iconic 1950s hairstyle made famous by the likes of Lucile Ball and Jackie Kennedy during the era and involved a short curly style similar to the hair of a poodle. Within our 50s wigs category you will be able to find several wigs that mimic this classic curly 1950s hairstyle.
- Bouffant: The bouffant style was developed around 1957 and was an extremely popular 1950s hairstyle that consisted of a short, tousled hairstyle that was swept away from the face. Jackie Kennedy was also the first famous woman to adopt this 1950s hairstyle, and lucky for you we have 50s wigs that resemble this style. Be sure to pick up one of our Jackie Kennedy costumes and pillbox hat and you’re ready to be the first lady.
Sleek And Sexy 1950s Wigs For Men
Mens 1950s hairstyles were quite distinct from one another, with variety ranging from a military inspired butch cut to a slick rockabiliy pompadour and more. Within our range of 50s wigs, you’ll be able to wigs that reflect some of the most iconic mens 1950s hairstyles that would perfectly compliment any 50s costume you may choose. Here are some of our favourite 1950s hairstyles from the style-defining decade:
- Greaser: Of all the youth cultures that were formed during the 50s, the greaser group remains one of the most notable. The greaser culture formed the bad boy image we know today and was highlighted by T Birds in the iconic movie Grease. The slick combed hairstyle worn by Danny Zuko in Grease was the typical 1950s hairstyle sported by Greasers, and you’ll be glad to know we have plenty of 1950s wigs that mimic this classic style.
- Pompadour: The pompadour was the dominant 1950s hairstyle for the majority of the decade and worked well for all hair lengths and textures. The style involved brushing the hair away from your face and styling it with volume above your forehead. This 1950s hairstyle is often associated with Elvis Presley and can often still be seen worn today. Shop our 1950s costume wigs to find your perfect pompadour wig now.
- Ivy League: Another of the most popular 1950s hairstyles for men was the Ivy League haircut. The cut usually involved short sides and a soft wave of hair on top of the head and was usually an indicator of prestige and social status. If you're after a preppy 50s style costume, this is the 1950s wig for you.
Costumes To Compliment Any 1950s Hairstyle
If you’re still searching for the perfect outfit to match your 1950s wig of choice, then be sure to check out our full range of 50s costumes and accessories. Here at CostumeBox we have an extensive range of 50s costumes for men and women has all the outfits you need to compliment your 1950s costume wig here are some of our favourite ideas:
- For men: If you have chosen the iconic 1950s hairstyle of the greaser as your 50s wig of choice, then why not pair it with a Danny Zuko from Grease costume, with his infamous black slicked hairstyle. Perhaps you want to dress as the king of Rock n Roll, Mr Elvis Presley, with a pompadour 1950s costume wig, we also have plenty of bejewelled white jumpsuits to match your black 50s wig complete with sideburns. Elvis brought the pompadour 1950s hairstyle to fame, as originally it was often called the ‘Elvis cut’ before it got its official name. Get yours now.
- For women: If you’re after an iconic 50s costume to match your 1950s wig, we have plenty of options to choose from. If you’re interested in one of our curly Marilyn 50s wigs, be sure to check out our Marilyn Monroe collection for our full range of costumes, just watch out for those underground air vents. Alternatively, another classic 50s look is Sandy from Grease, and we have plenty of blonde curly 1950s costume wigs that would complement your rebel, leather clad look. Explore our 50s wigs range now to find yours.