Veronica Lake's long and flowing locks are admired now, but they were once a topic of controversy during her lifetime. During the 1940s when pin curls and pompadours were all the rage, Lake started a trend with her long locks and peek-a-boo bangs (via Fashion Gone Rogue). Soon, more and more women in the United States were growing their hair long and letting their bangs fall over their eyes, much to the dismay of the older generation who were strict about keeping their hair short and in tight curls.
The actress came to fame during World War II, which prompted the government to ask her to chop her gorgeous locks due to the style's popularity as women took on roles in factories to help the war effort (per The Vintage News).
The issue with long hair in these working conditions is that it puts women at risk for workplace injuries. Hair was getting stuck in the machines, leaving the US government pleading with Lake to cut her hair. She instead released a tutorial to help women pin their long hair back, allowing them to keep the new peek-a-boo do while staying safe from workplace injuries.
With such a fascinating history behind Lake's iconic hairstyle, you might be even more excited to try the style for yourself. Don't worry, we have all the tips to master the look.
