Voluminous Finger Waves

Voluminous 1915 hairstyle with finger waves

Bold, voluminous, and utterly commanding, this is a hairstyle that asks to be noticed. This is not a style that hides in the background. It rises high off the head in a series of voluminous finger waves.

The hair is a warm honey blonde, and the color itself seems to glow. In 1915, this kind of richly toned hair was associated with confidence and vitality. Women who wore their hair in large, full styles like this were often seen as fashionable. The more intricate the hair, the more effort and skill it demonstrated, and effort was something that was very much admired.

The waves themselves are what give this hairstyle its personality. Each one is carefully shaped and stacked, looking almost architectural from the side. Looking at the profile view, you can see how the waves build upward from the temples, rising into a high, rounded shape at the crown before falling into soft, loose ringlets at the back of the neck. Those little curls at the nape are a lovely detail: a softening touch that balances out the dramatic volume at the top.

A small pin is tucked in at the side of the hair, just above the ear. It is a simple hair accessory, but it adds just the right amount of sparkle without competing with the texture and movement of the waves themselves.

From the front, the effect is striking. The waves frame the face beautifully, and the overall silhouette is bold and self-assured. The hair sits high and proud. In the early twentieth century, height was very much in fashion, and women worked hard to achieve it.

The dark burgundy velvet dress and white lace collar visible beneath add richness and contrast. The combination of soft golden hair against the deep tone of the fabric is a beautiful one.

If you love hair with a sense of drama and history, this is an updo for you. It takes skill to recreate, but the result is nothing short of spectacular.

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See also: Vintage Hair