40 Stunning Fashion Portraits of Groovy ’60s Hairstyles

The 1960s was a revolutionary decade for hairstyles, as women broke away from the structured, voluminous looks of the early decade and embraced freer, more expressive styles. These stunning fashion portraits capture the essence of groovy ’60s hairstyles: from long, straight hippie locks and feathered shag cuts to bold bouffants, geometric bobs, and playful curls.

Reflecting the influence of the counterculture, mod fashion, and the emerging youth movement, these images showcase how hair became a powerful form of self-expression and rebellion. Shot in stylish studio settings, these portraits perfectly embody the vibrant, carefree, and creative spirit of the Swinging Sixties.

Model's 'geisha' coiffure by Kenneth Batelle, amazing canary diamond of almost 100 carats, brilliant and rare, by Van Cleef & Arpels, photo by Art Kane, Vogue, October 15, 1962

Monique Chevalier wearing the Cleopatra-craze make-up by Revlon, coiffure by Revlon Salon, brown and white beads by Richelieu, gloves by Meyers Make, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, April 1, 1962

Anne de Zogheb, Shades-of-Youth hair color by Dorothy Gray, coiffure by Marc Sinclair, Vogue, April 1, 1963

Beautiful Tilly for Charles of the Ritz make-up collection called "Cultured Pearl", coiffure by Mr. Thornton also of Charles of the Ritz, faux seed pearls by Trifari, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue US, March 1963

Celia Hammond's haircolor is Color Foam by Du Barry, chocolate-colored gloves by Hansen, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, June 1963

Jean Shrimpton in beautiful pale blue dress glazed with bugle beads by Ben Reig, coiffure by Kenneth, clipped bracelet by Miriam Haskell, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, October 1, 1963

Mirella Petteni's Japanese-inspired coiffure is created by Kenneth, a gilt tree quivering with pearls tiara by Miriam Haskell, funnel-collared dress by Madame Ricci, photo by Helmut Newton, Vogue, September 15, 1963

Sandra Paul wearing a silk flower-circle by Adolfo, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 15, 1963

Benedetta Barzini in a theater suit of gilded brocade with a pattern of gilt-edged multi-colored feathers by Oleg Cassini, coiffure by Kenneth, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, September 15, 1964

Brigitte Bauer in pale pink wool tweed suit with a stole doubled to a rectangle over a wool jersey shirt in plum by Norman Norell, coiffure by Kenneth, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, March 1, 1964

Catherine Deneuve, make-up by Guerlain, coiffure by Carita, sapphire and diamond jewelry by Boucheron, white mink by Maurice Kotler, photo by Georges Saad, 1964

Dorothea McGowan with coiffure by Monsieur Marc, wearing a magnificent necklace by Jean Schlumberger, photo by James Moore, Harper's Bazaar, April 1964

Mirella Petteni in little brown top of double chiffon over a long full skirt of silk taffeta printed in brilliant burnished flowers by Sarmi, jewelry by Mimi di N, coiffure by Pierre of the House of Revlon, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, March 1, 1964

Sandra Paul in pale Nile-green dress of puffed silk by Monte-Sano & Pruzan, turquoise necklace by Schlumberger of Tiffany, coiffure by Enrico Caruso, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, March 15, 1964

Wilhelmina in gold brocade three-piece suit by Lilli Ann, necklaces by Apex Art, coiffure by Marc Sinclair of Pierre Henri, photo by David Bailey, Vogue, 1964

Wilhelmina in gold Moroccan caftan, coiffure by Daniel of Kenneth's, make-up from Germaine Monteil, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, September 1, 1964

Wilhelmina's Japanese inspired make-up is by Gil of the Max Factor Salon in Rome, coiffure is by Kenneth, photo by David Bailey, Vogue, September 15, 1964

"Baby" Jane Holzer in white leather suits with two different tops taped in chrome yellow by Guenter for Leathermode, Golo boots, coiffure by Kenneth, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, August 1, 1965

Bettina Lauer in a pale jade silk gabardine evening dress, generously encrusted with topazy stones by Oscar De La Renta for Jane Derby, earings by Apex Art, hair by Kenneth, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue US, 1965

Birgitta af Klercker with Egyptian motif jewelry of gold, precious stones and brilliant enamels by Erwin Pearl for Veneto 57, coiffure by Marc Sinclair, make-up by Princess Marcella Borghese, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, November 1965

Jennifer O'Neill wearing two bracelets of diamonds, sapphires, emeralds set in gold, both by Erwin Pearl for Veneto, coiffure by Kenneth, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, March 15, 1965

Katherine Carpenter in green dress with pink collar by Deanna Littell, make-up by Clairol, photo by Francesco Scavullo, Glamour, November 1965

Mirella Petteni in a shimmering evening suit, jacket and skirt are a sage green, over a pale brown blouse, the whole covered with paillettes by Pauline Trigere, earrings by Schreiner, coiffure by Kenneth, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1965

Veruschka wearing faux jeweled collar decorated with bows by Cadoro, coiffure is by Kenneth, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, March 15, 1965

Veruschka wearing several bracelets by Cartier, ruffled cuffs on palazzo pajamas by Galitzine, make-up by Max Factor, coiffure by Marc Sinclaire, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, March 15, 1965

Barbara Parkins, photo by Angelo Frontoni, 1966

Birgitta af Klercker in white Moygashel linen tube dress halter-strapped with purple and red bands by B.H.Wragge, earrings by Sandor Goldberger, coiffure by Marc Sinclair, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, May 1, 1966

Brigitte Bauer wearing broad dog collar of colored mirrors by Trifari, makeup by Pablo of Elizabeth Arden, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, 1966

Editha Dussler's hair and make-up is by Clairol to match their brunette hair color, jeweled collar is part of a black burnoose by Grès, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, November 1, 1966

Mirella Petteni in gold brocade dress cut like a jibbah, with flashes of flame taffeta inside by Stella, beads by Jack Gilbert, rings by Robert Originals, coiffure by Jean-Paul of House of Revlon, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, March 1, 1966

Benedetta Barzini wearing a colorful wool coat patterned like stained glass by Geoffrey Beene, coiffure by Suga of Kenneth, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue US, 1967

Candice Bergen in yellow dress by B.H. Wragge, mis-matched earrings by Mimi di N, hair by Carita, photo by Bert Stern, May 1, 1967

Editha Dussler in a whipped-up wool fleece coat with tiny collar hooked up at the neck by Raelson, Hudson stockings, Evins shoes, coiffure by Kenneth, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, August 15, 1967

Editha Dussler in pink and white striped knit with a drawstring pulled through the high waist by Silverworm, hair by Ara Gallant, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, May 1, 1967

Editha Dussler wearing nutmeg-brown knitted wool dress with thin leather belt by Kimberly, watch by Girard Perregaux, coiffure by Ara Gallant, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue US, February 1967

Isa Stoppi in sequin dress by Ann Taylor, coiffure by Kenneth, make-up by Pablo for Elizabeth Arden, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, 1967

Marisa Berenson in bejewelled short kimono dress by Deanna Littell for Henri Bendel, coiffure by Kenneth, ring by Napier, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, 1967

Mirella Petteni in yellow cotton guipure lace dress by Gustave Tassell, coiffure by Suga of Kenneth, earrings by Robert Originals, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, February 15, 1967

Princess Ira von Furstenberg's magnificent coiffure is by Carita, her molten-gold robe with scallops and swirls in trapunto relief is by Cardin, earrings by Stanley Hager, photo by Irivng Penn, Vogue, September 15, 1967

Sue Murray wearing a gleaming brocade jibba from Castillo, her hair coifed with elaborate falls by Carita, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue US, 1967