30 Hair-Raising Portraits from the 1960s That Defy Gravity (and Logic)

Look, I'm not judging, everyone has their thing, and times always change - but seriously, women in the 1960s must have secretly competed to see who could achieve the highest hair possible. These hairstyles don't just defy gravity, they actively mock it! I'm genuinely curious how they managed daily tasks. How did they get into cars or even through doorways? Suddenly, Marge Simpson's towering blue hair doesn't seem so extreme after all.

Of course, the men of the era didn't exactly escape the questionable fashion choices either. Their hairstyles might not threaten doorframes, but they still raise some eyebrows. At least their hair seems manageable, unlikely to snag on chandeliers or ceiling fans. And thankfully, the kids' haircuts appear normal, or at least comparatively adorable and straightforward. Perhaps their parents were already aware of the impracticalities of their own hairdos and mercifully spared the younger generation.

Again, no judgment here - just pure amazement and maybe a dash of disbelief. So sit back and marvel at these delightfully outrageous hairstyles of the '60s in all their gravity-defying, hairspray-coated glory.

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