What Hairstyle Era Should Be Your Signature Look?

By: Dana Brown
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
What Hairstyle Era Should Be Your Signature Look?
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About This Quiz

Certain hairstyles associated with an era are so stylish and flattering that they become timeless. That is if you have the right personality and look to carry it off. Something that would look stunning on your best friend might look drab or slightly lackluster on you, or the other way around.  However, when you find just the right fit, it will seem as though it was made for you. And in a way, it was. It needs a woman like you to make it come alive and shine all over again. 

What we're aiming to do here is find out just what era is the perfect one for you. Are you a '60s or a '70s gal, a '50s lady or a '20s flapper queen? Once you figure that out, you'll be able to don a signature look that will make you look absolutely fabulous, darling. That's what we're here for, to help you pinpoint just what that signature style is. By asking you a few questions, we'll zero in on the era that will best capture your natural style and personality. After all, we all want to look our best. 

So what are you waiting for, ladies? Dip into the past to make your present all that much snazzier! So let's get started, shall we? 

1 classy How do you like people to see you?
As a lady
As a revolutionary
As modern and hip
As super classy

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2 looking just right Do you have the patience to look just right?
I'd say so, but don't quote me on it.
Definitely not!
I have oodles.
Somewhat, but I prefer to have the perfect haircut, to begin with!

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3 style of clothing How would you describe the style of clothing you usually wear?
Casual
Professional
Feminine
Well-tailored

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4 deviled eggs You're at a cocktail party. Which appetizer do you pick?
Cheese straws
Fondue
Devilled eggs
Shrimp cocktail

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5 hair products Do you mind wearing hair products?
A moderate amount or none at all!
Minimal fuss, please!
Sure, the more the better!
I prefer pins and accessories.

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6 farrah fawcett Which of these classic fashion icons do you most identify with?
Brigitte Bardot
Farrah Fawcett
Bettie Page
Louise Brooks

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7 sex appeal Do you like to play up your sex appeal?
I do, in a playful, natural way.
In a straightforward way, sure
A bit. as long as it's classy
Perhaps in a way that is very subtle

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8 hair length What hair length do you prefer?
All lengths!
Mid-length to long
Longish, but I like it up.
Short or mid-length

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9 attention Do you like to get a lot of attention?
I like playful, non-aggressive attention.
I like to be heard!
I like to be admired.
From the right people, I sure do.

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10 style qualities Which of these qualities is most important to you, stylewise?
Free-spiritedness
Confidence
Glamour
Poise

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11 accessories You're dressed and nearly ready to go. Do you like to add accessories to your look?
Sparingly, but yes
Not really
I do actually.
Just the perfect items

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12 earrings What kind of accessories do you usually go for?
Rings, bracelets, belts, necklaces ...
Bracelets and watches
Nice earrings and one ring, usually
Hats, pins, and brooches

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13 wet hair Do you mind if you hair gets wet unexpectedly?
It depends, but usually no!
Not really
That would be a disaster.
I'd better be prepared for it.

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14 bold choices Where do you fall on the understated to bold spectrum?
On the bold side
Super bold
In the middle
Understated

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15 makeup Do you like to wear makeup?
Eyeliner, mostly
Not much
I love makeup.
I don't mind it. I like lipstick a lot.

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16 leave without makeup Would you leave the house without makeup?
Sure, but I'd rather not.
Definitely! What kind of woman wouldn't?
God forbid, no!
As long as my skin looked flawless, sure

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17 fashion trends Do you follow fashion trends?
I like to be hip, but I get to define that.
Only if they speak to me
I go for classic style trends.
l know what's going on.

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18 old-fashioned What if someone called you old-fashioned?
Really? That would be funny.
Whatever. I'm the one who calls the shots in my style.
Great. That's exactly what I'm going for!
I think they need to redefine their vocabulary to mean classic.

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19 hats Do you like to wear hats?
Not that much
Once in a while
I like to wear for the right occasions.
Indeed! I adore hats!

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20 getting ready in the am How much time do you spend getting ready in the morning?
Less than one hour
Less than half an hour
More than an hour, OK?
About an hour

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21 lipstick color What's your favorite lipstick color?
I embrace all colors!
I like gloss.
All shades of pink and occasionally red
Classic red

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22 makeup features When doing your makeup, what feature do you like to emphasize?
My eyes
Everything
My neck
My lips

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23 spend money on hair Do you spend a lot of money on your hair?
Not really, no
I'd better not!
More than I'd like to, that's for sure.
I want something impeccable, and that costs.

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24 hair volume Would you say you have a lot of hair?
I do, thank you very much.
I have enough. What kind of question is that?
I do, but I have to puff it up a bit.
It's not abundant, no.

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25 hair products 2 Need much to hold your mane in place?
Sometimes, but I don't always like to hold my hair in place.
You mean hair products? I don't want much fuss, I told you.
I do, but that's OK.
Not a lot, no

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26 hair part What do you prefer: a side part or middle part?
I like to vary.
Middle
Side part, mostly
Mostly in the middle

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27 looking feminine Do you care about looking feminine?
I care about looking hip most of all.
Only to a certain point
I like to play up my femininity.
I like to be a little subversive.

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28 tiara We know you've got an inner queen, but would you ever wear a tiara?
I'd rather not!
Oh, no. Please!
All the time!
I don't need to, if you catch my drift.

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29 smile People usually compliment your ...
Smile
Attitude
Elegance
Taste

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30 hair up or down When you're doing your hair on a typical morning, do you prefer to wear your hair up or down?
Down, mostly
Definitely down
Up, mostly
Down but with a hat or accessory

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