Japanese Rockabilly Hair

From photobento

These are typical rockabilly hairstyle worn by Japanese rockabilly guys. Japanese rockabilly guys usually dance at Yoyogi Park on Sunday. Yoyogi Park is a large city park located adjacent to Harajuku Station, in Tokyo.Photo by Harrq

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Elvis Presley's Rockabilly Hairstyles

Elvis Presley's hairstyle

Elvis Presley's hairstyles changed quite dramatically throughout his life. When he first exploded onto the scene in the 1950s he was unorthodox in more ways than one. His smouldering, almost latinesque, good looks were accomplished by hair dye! Yes, it is absolutely true! Unlike most young men of the time, Elvis took the courageous step of dyeing his mousy blond hair.

Born among the white working families of the American Deep South, he used both black and white influences to shape his much copied and remembered style. Because he admired Tony Curtis, another smouldering sex symbol of the time, he changed his brown hair to black and shaped it in the ducktail style popular at the time. But Elvis kept his style a bit longer and sweeped it into a high pompadour at the front.


Over the years, many people, both men and women, have copied this sexy, flattering look. It can be a neat, manageable daytime look, or a wild, outrageous evening do. It is said that Elvis himself used three types of hair wax so that his hair would be able to swoop in front of his eyes when he wanted it to. Along with the curling lip, this drove the ladies wild!

Hairstyle photo by Elvis.com.

Let us not forget that many other young men of the day had this rockabilly look. One of the most famous of course, is James Dean. These legends broke the old, twee mould of the time and imposed their own styles onto the teenage scene which were then copied across ice cream parlours and coffee shops up and down the land.
Elvis' hair certainly was part of the complete look. There was national mourning (in certain teenage hearts) when he had it all shaved off for the army. Even so many years after his death, his hairstyle can be recognized and is copied by the rich and famous. What a fantastic legacy to leave the hairdressing world!

Rockabilly, Psychobilly, & Pompadour Hairstyles

Japanese rockabilly hairstyle. Photo by photobento. Above hairstyle was taken from Japan Rockabilly in Yoyogi Park Tokyo.
During the 30s, 40s and early 50s, the rockabilly hairstyle was in vogue. In that time it was the strong and sensual attitude from men and women of the working class what set the trend, later on, even housewives and high class circles embraced rockabilly hairdos.

Betty Page and Elvis Presley are icon figures that wore these hairstyles as a trademark since rockabilly fashion was born in a subculture that followed rock and roll and fast cars.

Even now many celebrities wear these looks and make them their own, adding personal touches and combining it with modern fashion. These modern rockabilly hairstyles are an option to style your hair in this way and not necessarily cutting it in layers and bangs as many hairdressers consider is a must to have a successful rockabilly style. The most famous man for his rockabilly hairstyle of all times would surely be Elvis Presley.


Rockabilly for Men

Johnny Cash and Frank Sinatra are perfect examples of rockabilly hairstyles for men. The pompadour, as it is also called, is a haircut that wears the top and back longer than the sides. Nowadays even women with short hair style it this way, like Pink and Rihanna.

If you want that true pompadour, you need to inform your barber that you do not want the conservative rockabilly but rather a real high hit pompadour. The way your barber needs to cut your hair are different.


Rockabilly for Women

Rockabilly girls were the first to wear pants in public and bandanas in their hairs. A regular feature of this style was the use of bangs and curls. Pin up girls used this style to look bold and yet sexy and cute. Commercials at the time featured these hairstyles as the average population's traditional hairdo.


How to Make A Pompadour

With a little bit of practice, you too can make your hair into the real greasy pompador. After washing your hair, grease your hair properly with pomade. When you comb it backwards you can either part it or just comb it backwards. Pull slightly on the front of the pompadour to lift it a bit. When you look at your hair from the side, it must take on the shape of a wedge.


Rockabilly Hairstyle gallery:

If you, like many others, decide to make the rockabilly your look and get your hair cut accordingly or if you just want to wear it on a special occasion, one thing is for sure: Everyone will notice it! You can rock this style with a pair of jeans or dress up.

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  Johnny Cash Pompadour Hair
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  Cool Quiff
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  John Travolta's Pompadour
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  Eddie Cochran Hairstyles
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  Tony Curtis Ducktail Hairstyle
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  Tommy Sands Hairstyle
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  Ricky Nelson Hairstyle