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A History of Hairstyling 1940's World War ? dominated the first half of the 1940's and had a huge effect on every aspect of life. It was a time of great change. The war also had an impact on hairstyling; rationing meant luxury products were scarce, especially clothes and therefore more emphasis was placed on the hairstyling and accessories. Hats became popular, especially small peaked caps made fashionable by the GI pin up girls such as Betty Gable. They suited the conservative image of the forties and the service uniforms. Hair was set and dressed around hats and hairpieces, like false braids and fringes. These were popular; they provided more styles and versatility. The Marcel waves and curls of the thirties remained prevalent into the forties. Whether the hair was short, long, up or under a hat it was still set or permed into curls to give a sense of movement and shape...

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