Veronica lake

From Veronica Lake’s peek-a-boo side part and The Beatles' mop-tops to Dorothy Hamill's wedge and "The Rachel," here's a look at some of the most iconic hair moments in pop culture history.

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1940's publicity photo

If you ever feel like your hair is a large part of what makes you feel like yourself, you may not be the only one. Hair is such a influential part of how we are viewed and there is one fantastic example of this. Veronica Lake was a Old Hollywood actress who became famous for her Peek-a-Boo hairstyle. Unfortunately, being known for this hairstyle would ultimately be the demise of her acting career. These photos are not mine. The story goes that Veronica Lake was like any other Hollywood…

Veronica Lake circa 1940

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Veronica Lake, 1947

Veronica Lake in an armchair. Black and white Photo