Unlike food and clothes, which were rationed during the Second World War, women's hairstyles were plentiful during the 1940s. From a simple updo to sultry peekaboo bangs, many of them are still popular today. Although some of the styles look complicated, they can be re-created fairly easily with a little effort and a few basic hair supplies. Think of Rita Hayworth, Bette Davis and modern-day celebrity Dita Von Teese for inspiration.

While young girls may not care as much as teenagers and women about how they style their hair, they can still enjoy a variety of hairstyles and accessories. The main objective of a child's hairstyle is to make it easy to maintain, manage, and keep free of tangles.

While brow-skimming and one-length bangs cut across the forehead come and go as a trend, side bangs effortlessly stay in fashion because they are more manageable than shorter bangs. Worn with hair past shoulder length, side bangs can be cut especially long, even allowing the wearer to push them off of the face entirely if desired. As famous personalities such as Nicole Richie, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner and Lauren Conrad have been frequently photographed wearing side bangs with long hair, the look has become a coveted one for fans of celebrity style.

Wavy hair is one of the most versatile hair textures. It can be worn sleek and straight, or exaggerated into luscious curls. Those lucky enough to have this type of hair have a plethora of options for hairstyles. You don't have to have long hair, however, to show off your waves. In fact, there are several options for short hairstyles for those with wavy hair. Read on to learn how to choose the right cut, which styles are especially flattering for wavy hair, and how to maintain your new look.

Long, wavy hairstyles are modern because they look natural and slightly unkempt, in a chic way. The days of stuffy, over styled 'dos are long gone, so embrace your waves and experiment.