4. What did your grandma’s hair dryer look like back in the day? In the dazzling 1920s, beauty routines were transformed by the advent of vintage hair dryers—bulky, charming contraptions that looked more like miniature vacuum cleaners than the sleek devices we know today. These early models were a game changer, allowing flappers and fashionistas to maintain their meticulously coiffed curls and waves with newfound ease.
Fast forward to the swinging 1960s, and hair dryers took a stylish leap forward. These retro beauties sported sleek, colorful designs that perfectly captured the era’s spirit of innovation. No longer mere tools, they became chic accessories in their own right, reflecting the decade’s obsession with modern convenience. So, which era’s hair dryer would you have flaunted—an art deco relic or a psychedelic pop icon?