There have always been style icons whose signature images are currently considered timeless: Marilyn Monroe, Veronica Lake, Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot and many others. Today, their hairstyles are copied with slight modern updates for the biggest events. Vintage hairstyles are combined with the most elegant evening dresses and expressive make-ups to create the most stylish and feminine looks. Because fashion is cyclical, everything comes full circle. So why not look to the past for inspiration? They say that everything that is best in the world was invented a long time ago. Either way, the past can always give us some brilliant concepts to work on.

There is a constant confusion with these two concepts. At the same time, some people do not understand at all why they should wear outdated styles when fashion constantly provides us with bright, fresh ideas. Actually, contemporary fashion actively uses trends of the past decades, which is why vintage elements often appear on the catwalks of fashion shows in Paris, London, New York and Milan. And the most interesting thing is that these elements, borrowed from the past, experience again their hour of triumph and become contemporary trends.

What is the difference between vintage and retro? All antique and outdated items and styles are considered retro, while vintage is associated with the notable trends of recent years that are becoming popular again. For example, the Pompadour hairstyle, which was introduced into fashion in the 18th century by Madame de Pompadour, was very popular again in the 1940s and late 1950s. Modern Pompadour is worn by Rihanna, Jenny McCarthy, Pink, Kathleen Robertson, Scarlett Johansson, Kim Kardashian and many other celebrities.

Here are 30 fantastic vintage updos and downdos that you can use as a hairstyle idea for your wedding, fancy dress party or any other big event.