Marilyn Monroe Hair "How to get her iconic hairstyle"

This article is a tribute to Hollywood's most iconic star, Marilyn Monroe. Here is our selection of her best pictures and of celebrities who wore her hairstyle and tips on how to create the look.

Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson, June 1st, 1926 - August 5, 1962) in Los Angeles, was an American actress and model. Famous for playing " dumb blonde " characters, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s. She also continues to be considered as a popular culture and beauty icon.

• Marilyn Monroe's Iconic Hairstyle: To achieve Marilyn Monroe's famous hairstyle, you'll need to use hot rollers to create perfect curls. After that, you can add volume with teasing and hairspray and add shine with an oil or serum, like the Iles Formula Finishing Serum Haute Performance. 
  
  
• Hair Care and Maintenance: To keep your hair looking healthy, you should take steps to protect it from heat damage, use deep conditioning treatments regularly, and trim the ends to prevent split ends.
  
  
• Inspired Hairstyles: If you're looking for a new hairstyle to try out, you can get a modern take on Marilyn's classic style by making it smoother and straighter at the ends. You can also adapt Marilyn's look for formal events by adding more volume and glam, or go for a more casual twist on the iconic style with loose waves and a texturizing spray.
  

 

 

 

 

 How to get Marilyn Monroe Hairstyle

1/ Add a good size of hair mousse through the roots especially around the hairline where her style shows great structure.

2/ Using a comb, part the hair on one side and comb hair into the direction you wish to place the rollers.

One can use hot rollers on already dried hair or place rollers as Marilyn did onto wet hair. Be sure to use Iles Formula Finishing Serum before using the heated tools or blow dry, which will protect your hair from the heat and deliver a sumptuous spun silk texture to your "do".

3/ Be sure hair is well dried and cooled down before removing the rollers. If using a curling iron, I always find it better to clip the sections in place making a pretend roller shape until the hair has cooled.

4/ One can style with a comb or brush, but I always like to run my fingers through the style at the end to soften it up. At this point add more Iles Formula Finishing Serum to add more texture to the style and to protect it from humidity. A little wind from your blow dryer at the finish will give nice little accidents in the hair movement transporting it to a hairstyle of today.

So many of Hollywood and Pop culture have copied her iconic hairstyle. Below find several artists who have been inspired by Marilyn and her hair.

Michelle Williams for her role in " My Week with Marilyn ' was captured by Vogue.

Candice Swanepoel during a shoot for Max Factor

 

Madonna being Madonna

 

 Kim Kardashian West

Rihanna

Rita Ora for Roberto Cavalli

Gwen Stefani

 

 Scarlett Johansson

 Anna Nicole Smith

Christina Aguilera

Amber Heard for her Guess ads

 

FAQs

How to do rag curls?

Rag curls are an easy and inexpensive way to get curls that look old-fashioned and bouncy without using heat. To make rag curls, cut strips of fabric or use old rags, wet your hair, and wrap small sections of your hair around the fabric strips or rags, tying them at the ends.

You can wrap your hair in rags and sleep on them overnight, or just wait until your hair is completely dry before taking the rags off to reveal beautiful curls.

 

What is a bob haircut?

The classic bob haircut is one where the hair is cut straight around the head at or above jaw level. Hair is one length. However, you can modify the bob to suit your face shape and hair texture. Different variations of the bob include the A-line bob, the graduated bob, and the layered bob.

 

What is the difference between a Shag Cut and a Mullet Haircut?

A shag haircut is a layered and textured hairstyle. It's easy to take care of and provides volume and movement to your hair. The length of the layers can be adjusted to create different styles, from messy and tousled to smooth and polished. A mullet although from the family of the shag has quite a distinction in shorter layers through the top with a  visible disconnection the  length of hair.

 

What is the invisible haircut?

An invisible haircut is a technique that involves cutting hair while it's dry to create a precise and personalized haircut that complements the natural movement and texture of the hair. The hair is cut in individual strands at different lengths, resulting in a seamless and layered effect that looks natural and effortless.

 

What is twister hair?

Twister hair, also known as “twist braids,” is a hairstyle where twisted strands of hair are braided together to create a complex pattern. Two pieces of hair are twisted and wrapped around each other to create a rope-like braid. 

Twister hair can be worn in many different styles, such as an updo, half-up, half-down style, or full head style.

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