Vintage Inspiration: Brigitte Bardot Hair

'Tis the season for romance and big romantic hair.  When it comes to sex kitten, high voltage hair, no one has ever done it better than 60's icon and French film actress, Brigitte Bardot.  When down, her hair was most often in big soft curls that bounced in voluminous perfection.  Bardot was also famous for pulling her hair half-back with a small or large bouffant in the front and accessorizing her half-ponytail with a sweet bow, ribbon, or sporty headband.  Below we have a selection of Bardot's most iconic come hither hair looks.  Scroll further down for some of the best Bardot hair tutorials we could find. We guarantee you'll have a happy new year if you don this sultry look.

Tutorials







If you want to try hot rollers to further add voltage to the look, here is a basic tutorial:

If you prefer step-by-step picture directions, check out the two links below.
Guide to Brigitte Bardot Bow Look
11 Ways to Wear a Hair Bow (without looking like a five year old)
Finally, if you're the type that worries about being on trend, according to Cosmopolitan UK, bows and retro curls are part of the huge hair trends for 2014.