Which Classic Actress’ Haircut Should You Rock?

By: Emily Maggrett

Do you like reading beauty and fashion magazines, like Vogue and Allure?

I read them when I'm at the dentist.

I subscribe to all of them!
I hate fashion magazines.

I read them when I see them but I don't subscribe or anything.

What kind of job do you have?

Photographer

Lawyer
Kindergarten teacher

Office worker

In your opinion, what's the most romantic classic movie of all time?

"West Side Story"

"The Thin Man"
"The Great Gatsby"

"Picnic"

Do you have a long neck?

Um, no.

Yep!
Kind of

It's not my best feature, OK?

Are you a Yankee, a Southerner, a Californian or ... ?

I'm from the Northwest.

East Coast girl
Californian to the core

I'm a Southern belle.

How would you describe your eyes?

Big and brown

Blue and striking
Huge and hazel

They're mesmerizing!

When you want to be seductive, how do you dress?

In something short and colorful

In something long and slinky
I don't TRY to be seductive; I just am.

Three words: black body-con dress

Do you enjoy outdoor activities?

Yes, I'm pretty sporty.

Girl, no
I love camping, hiking, swimming ...

I'll go on a picnic, but that's about it.

If you had to pick a word to describe your cheekbones, what would it be?

Normal!

Strong!
High!

Nonexistent!

What do you want your haircut to do for you?

I want it to make my hair look less unruly.

I want it to make my hair look thicker.
I want it to make me look chic.

I want it to draw all eyes to me.

How would you describe your hair's texture?

Thick and straight

Thin and curly
Thin and straight

Thick and curly

Who's your biggest female role model?

Meryl Streep

Audrey Hepburn
Shailene Woodley

Michelle Obama

Does it bother you to be the center of attention?

I don't mind it, but I don't seek it out.

I like pretending not to know I'm the center of attention.
I hate the spotlight!

I'm a star, baby!

What's your natural hair color? Do you like it?

My hair is a rich brown that I don't color at all.

My real hair color is mousy brown, so I like to dye it red.
I'm a natural blonde and I dig it.

My hair is dishwater blonde so I often bleach it.

Can you rock bangs with ease, or are they really bad on you?

They're OK on me if they're long.

They're always bad on me.
Bangs are great for me!

I could take them or leave them.

How would you describe your nose?

Long

Broad
Miniature

Slightly hooked

What's the worst hair mistake you've ever made?

I cut my hair too short once.

I straightened my hair and it looked totally limp.
I grew my hair too long and it got scraggly.

I rocked my natural color and looked very, very boring.

Are you a flirt?

I've been called that once or twice.

Oh yeah!
No, I'm too shy for that.

I don't flirt with other people; they flirt with ME!

Would you prefer that people think you're older than you really are or younger than you really are?

I want to look my actual age.

I want to look a little older.
I want to look younger than my real age.

I don't care, as long as I look beautiful!

Are you proud of your ears?

No. It's best that they stay hidden.

Yes. They're cute.
They're one of my best features.

They're OK, I guess? I mean, they're ears.

Can you pull off blonde hair?

No, it looks weird on me.

Yes, but red hair is better.
Yes, I was blonde as a kid.

Platinum hair lights up my face.

When people compliment you, what do they say?

"You've got such pretty coloring."

"You've got an amazing smile."
"Your nose is so tiny and cute!"

"Your figure is A+."

Do you want hair that's easy to maintain, or will you do anything for good style?

Good hair takes time.

I'm willing to spend 30 minutes on it daily.
I need hair that's wash-and-go!

I'll spend an hour, two hours ... whatever it takes!

In your opinion, what's the ideal hair length for you?

Long and lush

I like a strong bob.
The shorter, the better!

My hair is thickest when it's not past my shoulders.

Do you have freckles?

Nope!

Yes, a few
I'm super freckly!

I cover them with make-up religiously.

If you could time-travel back to any era, which one would you visit?

The '70s

The '30s
The '60s

The '50s

Do you have delicate features?

No, my features are bold.

It's a mix, frankly.
Yes, very!

Some people think so.

What's your partner's personal style like?

Boho-chic

Vintage
Hippie

Classic, even corporate

Does your hair accept bleach or dye easily?

No.

Yes.
It does, but I don't like doing that to myself.

I've been bleaching since I was 12!

What do you want people to say when they see you?

"Wow, that person's so pretty!"

"Wow, that person is very elegant."
"OMG, that person looks like an elf or fairy!"

"Hubba, hubba."

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About This Quiz

Classic actresses like Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood and Sophia Loren had one major thing in common⁠ — great hair. Can you borrow some of their glamour by adapting one of their hairstyles for yourself? If you want to know which classic glamorous movie star haircut is right for you, take this quiz!

We're going to help you figure out how to maximize your looks by asking you all about your face shape, hair color, hair texture and more. We also want to know about your personal style, fashion goals and past hair mistakes. Because great hair isn't about what works for someone else — it's about making choices that are right for you. That means choosing a cut that highlights your good features, downplays your bad features and doesn't cause you too much angst in the morning!

You deserve a hairstyle that makes other people see the Audrey Hepburn (or Mia Farrow) in you. Forget what Miley and Kendall are doing and get a haircut that's correct for your beauty type. If you're a vintage beauty living in the 2010s, the latest haircuts aren't necessarily going to do anything for you. So, are you ready to get inspired by the past? Stop scrolling through Instagram and let's get quizzing!

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