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The Best '70s Hairstyles To Try For A Retro Look

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Robert Clark

Published Mar 30, 2026

Though celebrities and common folk alike have adored silk headscarves for centuries, the specific silk scarf updo, which consisted of voluminous hair and printed scarves, did not gain popularity until the 1960s and '70s. During that time period, celebrities like Bianca Jagger, Lauren Bacall, and Faye Dunaway epitomized the chic trend, according to CR Fashion Book

As Alvarez detailed for IPSY, achieving this look is relatively easy. First, you'll need to pull your hair back into a half-up ponytail. Then, take your square-shaped scarf and fold it down until it's approximately three inches wide. From there, you will clip all of your hair up so that it is out of the way while you position the scarf so that it is aligned with your center part. Finally, tie the scarf at the nape of your neck, unclip your hair, and spray your hair with a mist to give it a bit of shine.