Hairstyle Trends Through the Decades

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Which hairstyle was popular in the 1920s, characterized by short, bobbed hair?

  1. Flapper

  2. Beehive

  3. Bouffant

  4. Pompadour


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The flapper hairstyle was a symbol of the rebellious and independent spirit of the 1920s women.

What was the iconic hairstyle of the 1950s, often associated with rock 'n' roll and greaser culture?

  1. Pompadour

  2. Ducktail

  3. Quiff

  4. Flattop


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The ducktail hairstyle, with its slicked-back hair and long sideburns, was popularized by Elvis Presley and other rock 'n' roll icons.

Which hairstyle was a symbol of the counterculture movement in the 1960s, characterized by long, flowing hair?

  1. Afro

  2. Mullet

  3. Shag

  4. Hippie


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The hippie hairstyle, with its natural, unkempt look, represented the rejection of societal norms and embrace of individuality.

What was the popular hairstyle of the 1970s, often seen on disco dancers and celebrities?

  1. Beehive

  2. Afro

  3. Mullet

  4. Shag


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The beehive hairstyle, with its towering height and intricate structure, was a symbol of glamour and extravagance.

Which hairstyle was popular in the 1980s, characterized by big, voluminous hair with lots of teasing and hairspray?

  1. Bouffant

  2. Mullet

  3. Pompadour

  4. Perm


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The bouffant hairstyle, with its exaggerated volume and height, was a symbol of the over-the-top fashion of the 1980s.

What was the iconic hairstyle of the 1990s, often seen on grunge musicians and young people?

  1. Mullet

  2. Shag

  3. Rachel

  4. Pixie


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Rachel hairstyle, popularized by Jennifer Aniston in the TV show 'Friends', was characterized by its layered, shoulder-length cut and flipped ends.

Which hairstyle was popular in the early 2000s, often seen on celebrities and pop stars?

  1. Crimped Hair

  2. Cornrows

  3. Highlights

  4. Lowlights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Crimped hair, with its zigzag pattern, was a popular way to add texture and volume to hair in the early 2000s.

What was the popular hairstyle of the 2010s, characterized by an undercut on the sides and longer hair on top?

  1. Man Bun

  2. Undercut

  3. Pompadour

  4. Quiff


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The undercut hairstyle, with its shaved or closely cropped sides and longer hair on top, became a popular trend among men in the 2010s.

Which hairstyle is currently popular, often seen on celebrities and fashion influencers?

  1. Lob

  2. Pixie Cut

  3. Balayage

  4. Ombre


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The lob, a long bob haircut that falls between the chin and shoulders, is a versatile and stylish choice that has gained popularity in recent years.

What is the term for a hairstyle that involves shaving the sides and back of the head, leaving only a strip of hair on top?

  1. Mohawk

  2. Mullet

  3. Pompadour

  4. Flattop


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A mohawk is a hairstyle where the sides and back of the head are shaved, leaving a strip of hair running from the forehead to the nape of the neck.

Which hairstyle is characterized by short, closely cropped hair all over the head?

  1. Buzz Cut

  2. Crew Cut

  3. Flattop

  4. Pompadour


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A buzz cut is a hairstyle where the hair is cut very short, usually with clippers, resulting in a uniform length all over the head.

What is the term for a hairstyle where the hair is cut short on the sides and back, but longer on top, often styled with a quiff or pompadour?

  1. Undercut

  2. Fade

  3. Taper

  4. Slick Back


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An undercut is a hairstyle where the hair on the sides and back of the head is cut very short, while the hair on top is left longer and styled in various ways.

Which hairstyle involves shaving the head completely, leaving no hair?

  1. Bald

  2. Buzz Cut

  3. Crew Cut

  4. Flattop


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baldness refers to the complete absence of hair on the head, either due to natural factors or intentional shaving.

What is the term for a hairstyle where the hair is parted in the middle and styled into two symmetrical sections?

  1. Center Part

  2. Side Part

  3. Pompadour

  4. Quiff


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A center part is a hairstyle where the hair is divided evenly into two sections, with the part running down the middle of the head.

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