Hair styles for Men

Jelly Roll

Named after the shape the hair ends up taking on, the Jelly Roll hairstyle was dramatic, style-heavy, and unique. Longer hair was combed upwards and inwards to create a symmetrical rolling crest that looked like its namesake — a jelly roll. British Teddy Boys (Teds) seemed to prefer this hairstyle.

Conked Hair

Since the 1920s, the conk had been the primary hairstyle for African American men. It involved using lye to chemically straighten the hair, then styling it in line with the conventional 1950s part and wave.

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1960’s The Mop Top

The Beatles were (and arguably still are) the biggest band of all time. And, the 1960s was the decade in which they made their mark.

The band was known for the mop-top, a messy look that was a modification of the 50s hairstyles, only longer.

This style slowly became a symbol of rebellion, and many of the Beatles’ fans around the world adopted it.

Question 4

Whe re did you go to dance?

What dances did you do?

What music did you dance to?

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Dance Quiz

(not suitable for people living with dementia)

1. Which dance moves fast?

2. What dance has an animal’s name?

3. What dance is full of romance?

4. Who was Ginger Rogers’ most famous dancing partner?

5. Which dancer ‘sang in the rain’?

6. In what dance does the woman lean right back on the man’s arm?

7. What dance has the same name as a cockney cup of tea?

8. Chubby Checker gave us one of the most popular dances ever in 1960 with the same action as opening a bottle. What was it?