'60s Model Jean Shrimpton's Voluminous Layered Haircut Is Still So Chic Today

As the '60s dawned, so did a counterculture movement that touched everything from politics to music to style. And one of the foremost figures in fashion of the swinging '60s was British model Jean Shrimpton, who came to be referred to as a "supermodel" in the press before the term was widely used to describe anyone else, including other '60s models like Twiggy. In fact, Shrimpton is now considered to be one of the very first supermodels in existence. Shrimpton left her mark in the fashion and beauty world in a number of ways, including popularizing the miniskirt and making bangs fashionable. Both of those statement-making elements are still chic today, long after Shrimpton retired from modeling in the '70s. So is her voluminous layered haircut, which she wore in 1965. It remains one of the face-framing haircuts that will make you look younger. 

The key to this long-haired look is lots of layers around the face, which will give the 'do some body. While Shrimpton's ends reached just past her shoulders, you can achieve a similar look with slightly longer or shorter hair. The key to replicating the same vibe is blow-drying the front pieces to flip inwards so they really tuck under the chin. To modernize this classic '60s hairdo, your hairstylist might recommend thinning out the bangs, as Shrimpton's fringe was quite heavy. But the volume throughout the rest of the hair, largely caused by the layering, is on point, as sleek, minimalist hairstyles are one of the hair trends that are woefully outdated in 2026.

Vintage model Jean Shrimpton's voluminous layered haircut is still chic today, but let's also give her bangs a shoutout. They acted as a perfect frame for Shrimpton's doe eyes. While she sometimes wore them in a thick, blunt style, she also wore her bangs sideswept, as seen at a fashion show in London in 1961. Paired with a stylish bob, this hairstyle felt more polished and conservative compared to her free-wheelin' hairstyles of the later '60s. A chin-grazing tousled bob worn with bangs definitely has more of a retro feel, but it still has a place for style mavens in the 2020s. 

Shrimpton, pictured at London Airport in 1965, also sported a blunt fringe, the bang type you should embrace if you have thick hair (and avoid if thin), with a longer hairstyle. The look made her features sharper compared with the softer side-swept style she wore with her bob. This longer 'do is also slightly harsher than her iconic high-volume face-framing cut, since there's more contrast between the fringe and the layers around the face. Again, it makes more of a statement and will probably give "throwback" if you wear it in the modern era, but that might be just what you're looking for. Check out these tips for finding the bang style that will suit your face shape, and refer back to Shrimpton, who might just be the muse your next makeover was looking for.