Classic Vintage Indian Hairstyles by Bollywood Divas

May 6, 2025

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Side Braids

Hema Malini often went for elegant side braids, sometimes adorned with flowers, offering a graceful and traditional look.

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The Beehive Hairstyle

Saira Banu took the the towering beehive look to a whole new level, looking glamorous, exuding a vintage sophistication.

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Sadhana Cut

Many might call it bangs or flicks, but the golden era of Bollywood recognizes it as the Iconic and trendsetting Sadhana Cut, by Bollywood diva Sadhana

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Double Braids

Playful and often youthful, actresses like Rekha embraced the double braids, a charming hairstyle especially during her earlier roles.

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Bouffant Hairstyle

Actresses like Sharmila Tagore and Sadhana often wore the voluminous bouffant, with its teased crown, that added instant height and glamour to the look of the leading ladies.

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Feathered Layers

Trendy in the 1970s, actresses like Zeenat Aman, featured in feathered layers providing a more contemporary, stylish and free-spirited hairstyle.

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The Bob Cut

Dimple Kapadia, broke the stereotypical norms of long hair as she rocked the Bob cut, offering her a chic and modern alternative.

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Flower Adorned Updo

Mumtaz and many others often opted for elegant updos, intricately decorated with fresh flowers, as a classic way to showcase traditional beauty.

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Puff with Flowing Locks

A subtle puff at the crown combined with loose, flowing hair created a versatile and often youthful vintage style, and Sridevi often glamorously rocked the look.

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Classic Buns

Various sophisticated styles of the bun provided a timeless and polished look for many Bollywood actresses like Mumtaz, Madhubala and Sharmila Tagore.

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