Archive footage of Veronica Lake demonstrating a wartime hairstyle

Hairstyle Inspiration: Veronica Lake

Veronica Lake's peek-a-boo hair

Veronica Lake's soft waves were immensely popular in the 1940s and have inspired many stylists over the years. Lake's bombshell style is the ultimate sexy hairstyle for any formal event. It is best suited to those with straight or slightly wavy long hair.