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19. Retro Never Goes Out of Style

Retro styles can be anything from pin curls to victory curls; there are plenty of options to choose from. Back in the day, women wore their hair the way they wanted to and the way that they could. Now, we have legions of products that can help us to achieve those same looks. And you know what? They can look great. After all: Why be Greta Garbo when you could be Margo Channing or Norma Desmond?

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Throwbacks to previous decades are in style, so combine your hairstyle with nostalgic fashion.

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Pin curls often turn out best when you use a curl-setting cream before styling.

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Pin and victory curls are statement hairstyles, so wearing simple clothes may not match.

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Set pin curls while drying to maintain your curls' shape even without the pins.

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You don't always need the twin victory curls, try setting just a large one!

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