Got a wild hair today and decided to give that Farrah Fawcett ’70s hairstyle a try. You know, the one with all that volume and those fluffy waves? Yeah, that one. I’ve always kind of dug that retro look, and I figured, why not?
So, first things first, I started digging around to find out how in the world to even attempt this. It seems like every other article online mentions Charlie’s Angels and how Farrah was basically the queen of this feathered style. Okay, noted. Got the inspiration down, now for the actual doing part.
I watched a bunch of these old videos and read a couple of how-tos. It’s all about the layers and getting that “feathered” look, whatever that meant. They kept talking about curtain bangs and framing the face with layers starting from the chin. I kind of have bangs already, but not like, full-on Farrah bangs. And layers? Yeah, my hair hasn’t seen a decent haircut in ages.
Anyway, I grabbed my curling iron, the one I probably haven’t used since high school, and started separating my hair into sections. Top, middle, bottom, you know, the usual. Then came the curling. I tried to curl away from my face, just like those videos suggested. It felt super weird and awkward, and honestly, I wasn’t sure if I was doing it right.
- Section hair: top, middle, bottom.
- Curl away from the face.
- Use hairspray for volume.
After what felt like an eternity, I had a head full of these tight, springy curls. Not exactly the look I was going for. But then I remembered another tip: brush it out! So I grabbed a brush and started brushing through those curls. And you know what? It actually started to look kind of… okay? It was definitely voluminous, and there was some wave action happening. Maybe not quite Farrah level, but definitely more ’70s than I expected.
I sprayed a whole bunch of hairspray to try and keep things in place, because, let’s be real, my hair has a mind of its own. I fluffed it up a bit more, messed with the bangs, and… well, it wasn’t half bad! It’s definitely not a look I’d rock every day, but it was fun to try. It is the best I could do!
I feel like if I actually got a proper haircut with those face-framing layers, and maybe some actual curtain bangs, I could probably get closer to the real Farrah Fawcett look. But for a random Tuesday afternoon experiment? I’d say it was a success! I might just do it again sometime, and maybe this time I’ll even try to do the whole ’70s outfit to go with it. Now, I’m thinking to take some photos. Who knows, maybe I’ll start a new trend! Or not. But hey, it was a good time. If you guys are into this kind of thing, give it a shot! It’s easier than it looks, and if I can manage it, anyone can.
How to Make Farrah Fawcett’s Hairstyle
Here are the steps I followed to create the Farrah Fawcett hairstyle:
- Wash your hair and blow dry it until it’s about 80% dry.
- Divide your hair into three sections: top, middle, and bottom.
- Use a round brush to blow dry each section, curling the ends away from your face.
- Once your hair is dry, use a curling iron to curl each section, again curling away from your face.
- After curling all of your hair, brush it out to create soft waves.
- Use hairspray to set the style.
It took a bit of practice, but I was finally able to achieve the Farrah Fawcett look. It’s a fun and glamorous hairstyle that’s perfect for a special occasion. If you want to make a try, go ahead!
