The novel "The Great Gatsby" by Francis Fitzgerald describes the life of American society in the 1920s. Several times the plot of the novel was transferred to the theatrical stage and was filmed. Interest in the audience is caused not only by the twists and turns of the plot, but also by the stylish images of women of that time.

And Gatsby-style hairstyles survive to this day a wave of popularity. In those days, shortened versions of women's haircuts were considered actual, which fit in the form of curls and were decorated with satin ribbons, hairpins, thin bandages with large flowers.

In this article, we will consider which hairstyle options can be performed on short and medium hair. Also, there will be presented ways of laying long hair in this style, which you can do yourself. Attention to the photo-selection:

For short hair

In the 20-ies of the XX century, women began to actively fight for their rights, tried to show activity in public life, which could not but affect the appearance of women, including hairdresses. In the fashion there were short haircuts, but, despite this length of hair, appropriate styling and hairstyles were made.
If you are the owner of a short haircut, to form a stylized hairstyle you will need a styling product with thermal protection, a curling iron, clamps, a varnish and a comb.

1. First, the hair should be washed and dried.
2. Then on strands of hair it is necessary to put mousse or a foam for stacking with effect of a thermal protection.
3. Then the hair should be divided by a side cut, and then divided into strands, so it was more convenient to stack.
4. Then each strand should be curled with a curling iron in the direction from the face. After 10-15 seconds, the strand should be removed from the plate and fastened with a clamp. So you have to curl and fix each strand.
5. After all the strands are ready, you can remove the clamps.
6. Next, the strands must be laid.
7. Strands on one side can be wound behind the ear and stabbed, and the hair on the other side is laid, covering part of the forehead. Another option - you can not lock strands, and put a ribbon on your head or a thin bandage with jewelry.

The options for ready hairstyles in Gatsby style are shown in the photo.

For long hair

If you are the owner of long curls, you too will not be difficult to perform a stylized hairstyle. Below you will find two ways to create hairstyles for long hair.
The first option involves laying the hair with waves:

1. First, the hair should be divided with a side cut.
2. Then the front strands should be smoothed and sprinkled with varnish.
3. Then it is necessary to fasten the clothes clip-clamp or usual clamp, making bends on several front strands.
4. Then the rest of the curls should be curled with a curd and then beat. The ends of the strands should be wrapped in the form of a platen and fixed on the nape of the invisible.
5. At the final stage, the clamps must be removed and the waves laid on their side. You can also wear a bandage, ribbon, to decorate your hair.

The second option will describe how to make a hairstyle based on a cold wave.

1. First of all, the hair should be washed, dried and applied to them.
2. Then the hair should be separated by a side cut and the wide upper strand separated.
3. The strand must be secured with clamps, making several bends along the entire length of the strand.
4. Other curls should be gathered in a low tail and twist the strands of the tail into a bundle.
5. Next, remove the clamps and lay a wavy strand. Ready hair should be fixed with a varnish.

Video compilation on the topic of the article

This article will be posted a selection of videos in which it will be demonstrated how it is possible to perform hairstyles and styling in the Gatsby style for different lengths of hair.