{"id":227456,"date":"2025-07-16T21:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T19:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/?p=227456"},"modified":"2025-07-15T23:02:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T21:02:27","slug":"women-over-60-still-remember-these-hair-routines-from-their-youth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/women-over-60-still-remember-these-hair-routines-from-their-youth\/","title":{"rendered":"Women Over 60 Still Remember These 15 Hair Routines from Their Youth"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-13::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-13{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-14::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-14{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-15::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-15{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Remember those hair care rituals from decades past? For women who grew up in the 50s, 60s, and 70s, hair routines were quite different from today&rsquo;s practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From sleeping in uncomfortable rollers to enduring harsh chemical treatments, these nostalgic hair routines shaped generations and created lasting memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Sleeping in Brush Rollers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Women-Over-60-Still-Remember-These-15-Hair-Routines-from-Their-Youth-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sleeping in Brush Rollers\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20300'%3E%3Crect%20width='300'%20height='300'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Sleeping in Brush Rollers\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" loading=\"eager\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Women-Over-60-Still-Remember-These-15-Hair-Routines-from-Their-Youth-1.jpg\" class=\"eager-load\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/women-over-60-still-remember-these-hair-routines-from-their-youth\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Women-Over-60-Still-Remember-These-15-Hair-Routines-from-Their-Youth-1.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Women Over 60 Still Remember These 15 Hair Routines from Their Youth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/vintagehairstyling.com\/bobbypinblog\/2011\/01\/hair-curlers-pin-curls-in-public-yes-it-is-fine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">\u00a9 Vintage Hairstyling<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Metal and plastic brush rollers were a nighttime necessity despite the discomfort. Women sacrificed sleep for perfect curls, often using toilet paper as cushioning between the scalp and those pokey bristles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Pin Curl Setting Patterns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sleeping-in-Brush-Rollers.jpg\" alt=\"Pin Curl Setting Patterns\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sleeping-in-Brush-Rollers.jpg\" alt=\"Pin Curl Setting Patterns\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/women-over-60-still-remember-these-hair-routines-from-their-youth\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sleeping-in-Brush-Rollers.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Women Over 60 Still Remember These 15 Hair Routines from Their Youth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vavoomvintage.net\/2019\/04\/pin-curl-setting-patterns-from-1953.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Va-Voom Vintage<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating perfectly placed pin curls was practically an art form. Girls learned specific setting patterns from magazines or their mothers, meticulously placing each curl to achieve those glamorous waves once dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Weekly Wash Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pin-Curl-Setting-Patterns.jpg\" alt=\"Weekly Wash Schedule\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pin-Curl-Setting-Patterns.jpg\" alt=\"Weekly Wash Schedule\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/women-over-60-still-remember-these-hair-routines-from-their-youth\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pin-Curl-Setting-Patterns.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Women Over 60 Still Remember These 15 Hair Routines from Their Youth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalfloss.com\/article\/92787\/8-vintage-hairstyling-products-your-grandmother-probably-swore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Mental Floss<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hair washing was a once-weekly event! Between washes, scalps were kept fresh with vigorous brushing to distribute natural oils. Powder shampoos and scented hair tonics masked any unwanted odors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Bonnet Hair Dryers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Weekly-Wash-Schedule.jpg\" alt=\"Bonnet Hair Dryers\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Weekly-Wash-Schedule.jpg\" alt=\"Bonnet Hair Dryers\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/women-over-60-still-remember-these-hair-routines-from-their-youth\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Weekly-Wash-Schedule.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Women Over 60 Still Remember These 15 Hair Routines from Their Youth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/technology\/archive\/2017\/08\/hair-dryer-history\/535566\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; The Atlantic<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Those massive plastic bonnets connected to heat hoses were salon staples. At home, portable versions required sitting perfectly still for an hour while your freshly set hair dried under intense heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Scotch Tape Bangs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bonnet-Hair-Dryers.jpg\" alt=\"Scotch Tape Bangs\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bonnet-Hair-Dryers.jpg\" alt=\"Scotch Tape Bangs\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/women-over-60-still-remember-these-hair-routines-from-their-youth\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bonnet-Hair-Dryers.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Women Over 60 Still Remember These 15 Hair Routines from Their Youth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/vintageads\/comments\/3v32xp\/trims_fringes_always_ask_for_scotch_brand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">\u00a9 Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For perfect straight-across bangs, Scotch tape served as an impromptu cutting guide. Smooth the tape across the forehead, trim along the edge, and voil&agrave; &ndash; precision bangs without a salon visit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Beer as Setting Lotion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Scotch-Tape-Bangs.jpg\" alt=\"Beer as Setting Lotion\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Scotch-Tape-Bangs.jpg\" alt=\"Beer as Setting Lotion\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/women-over-60-still-remember-these-hair-routines-from-their-youth\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Scotch-Tape-Bangs.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Women Over 60 Still Remember These 15 Hair Routines from Their Youth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/beauty\/makeup\/a7412\/vintage-modern-beauty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Marie Claire<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Flat beer created incredible hold and shine when used as a setting lotion. Women would apply it after shampooing, then set their hair. The alcohol evaporated, leaving behind proteins that added body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Ironing Hair Straight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Beer-as-Setting-Lotion.jpg\" alt=\"Ironing Hair Straight\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Beer-as-Setting-Lotion.jpg\" alt=\"Ironing Hair Straight\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/women-over-60-still-remember-these-hair-routines-from-their-youth\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Beer-as-Setting-Lotion.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Women Over 60 Still Remember These 15 Hair Routines from Their Youth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/239816748891696873\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; skayea<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before flat irons existed, actual clothing irons straightened stubborn curls! Hair was carefully arranged on an ironing board, covered with a thin cloth, and pressed cautiously to avoid burns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Mayonnaise Deep Conditioning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ironing-Hair-Straight.jpg\" alt=\"Mayonnaise Deep Conditioning\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ironing-Hair-Straight.jpg\" alt=\"Mayonnaise Deep Conditioning\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/women-over-60-still-remember-these-hair-routines-from-their-youth\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ironing-Hair-Straight.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Women Over 60 Still Remember These 15 Hair Routines from Their Youth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elle.com\/beauty\/hair\/g27194166\/iconic-vintage-hairstyles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; ELLE<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayonnaise served as an all-natural deep conditioner for dry, damaged hair. The egg and oil combination was slathered on, covered with a shower cap, and left to work its magic for hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Dippity-do Gel Setting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mayonnaise-Deep-Conditioning.jpg\" alt=\"Dippity-do Gel Setting\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mayonnaise-Deep-Conditioning.jpg\" alt=\"Dippity-do Gel Setting\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/women-over-60-still-remember-these-hair-routines-from-their-youth\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mayonnaise-Deep-Conditioning.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Women Over 60 Still Remember These 15 Hair Routines from Their Youth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latest-hairstyles.com\/trends\/vintage-hairstyles.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">\u00a9 Latest-Hairstyles.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The iconic green gel in a jar was every teenager&rsquo;s styling essential. Applied with fingers or special setting combs, it created stiff, perfect curls that lasted through school dances and dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Rag Curlers Overnight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dippity-do-Gel-Setting.jpg\" alt=\"Rag Curlers Overnight\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dippity-do-Gel-Setting.jpg\" alt=\"Rag Curlers Overnight\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/women-over-60-still-remember-these-hair-routines-from-their-youth\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dippity-do-Gel-Setting.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Women Over 60 Still Remember These 15 Hair Routines from Their Youth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7tudASPjtng&amp;pp=0gcJCfwAo7VqN5tD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; YouTube<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Strips of old fabric twisted into hair created gorgeous, bouncy curls. Unlike metal rollers, these cloth alternatives were comfortable enough for sleeping, making them perfect for special occasion prep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Teasing and Ratting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rag-Curlers-Overnight.jpg\" alt=\"Teasing and Ratting\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rag-Curlers-Overnight.jpg\" alt=\"Teasing and Ratting\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/women-over-60-still-remember-these-hair-routines-from-their-youth\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rag-Curlers-Overnight.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Women Over 60 Still Remember These 15 Hair Routines from Their Youth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/beehive-hair-5209058\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">\u00a9 Byrdie<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Backcombing was essential for those towering 1960s styles. Using special teasing combs, women would vigorously rat sections of hair, creating a foundation for gravity-defying beehives and bouffants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Home Perm Kits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Teasing-and-Ratting.jpg\" alt=\"Home Perm Kits\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Teasing-and-Ratting.jpg\" alt=\"Home Perm Kits\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/women-over-60-still-remember-these-hair-routines-from-their-youth\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Teasing-and-Ratting.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Women Over 60 Still Remember These 15 Hair Routines from Their Youth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/1179795994\/1947-toni-creme-cold-wave-home-permanent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Etsy<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Those pungent chemical home perms were weekend rituals. Families gathered to help wind tiny rods, apply smelly solution, and time the process perfectly. One mistake meant frizzy, damaged results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Lemon Juice Lightening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Home-Perm-Kits.jpg\" alt=\"Lemon Juice Lightening\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Home-Perm-Kits.jpg\" alt=\"Lemon Juice Lightening\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/women-over-60-still-remember-these-hair-routines-from-their-youth\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Home-Perm-Kits.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Women Over 60 Still Remember These 15 Hair Routines from Their Youth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bustle.com\/articles\/167159-how-to-lighten-your-hair-naturally-without-having-to-pay-for-highlights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Bustle<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer highlights came from lemon juice, not foils! Girls would squeeze fresh lemons into spray bottles, spritz their hair, and bask in the sun. The citric acid gradually lightened strands naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Baby Oil Sunbathing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lemon-Juice-Lightening.jpg\" alt=\"Baby Oil Sunbathing\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lemon-Juice-Lightening.jpg\" alt=\"Baby Oil Sunbathing\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/women-over-60-still-remember-these-hair-routines-from-their-youth\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lemon-Juice-Lightening.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Women Over 60 Still Remember These 15 Hair Routines from Their Youth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lookfantastic.com\/blog\/discover\/beauty-through-the-ages-the-history-of-tanning\/?srsltid=AfmBOorDtw5xqgz3CG8e4kjZHC7DV6L2cTSjEWc6UH961JtJ7rVB8XwC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Lookfantastic<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before sun damage awareness, baby oil created the perfect sheen for sunbathing hair. The oil intensified the sun&rsquo;s effect, adding natural highlights while creating a sleek, glossy appearance all summer long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Setting Lotion and End Papers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Baby-Oil-Sunbathing.jpg\" alt=\"Setting Lotion and End Papers\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Baby-Oil-Sunbathing.jpg\" alt=\"Setting Lotion and End Papers\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/women-over-60-still-remember-these-hair-routines-from-their-youth\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Baby-Oil-Sunbathing.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Women Over 60 Still Remember These 15 Hair Routines from Their Youth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/vintagehairstyling.com\/bobbypinblog\/2012\/06\/i-love-trading-because-i-got-this-great-1960s-hairstyle-book.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">\u00a9 Vintage Hairstyling<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tiny squares of tissue paper wrapped around hair ends prevented roller marks. Combined with setting lotion, this technique created perfect curl definition without the telltale crimping that rollers often left behind.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Remember those hair care rituals from decades past? 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