Blond actress Veronica Lake was the ultimate pinup of the '40s. The sultry beauty became known for her shoulder-length finger waves, which she styled over her right eye in a bit of peekaboo coyness. But Lake was not a slave to her image: during World War II she changed her hairstyle to encourage women, many of whom were then working in factories, to adopt safer, more practical 'dos.
The 10 Most Iconic Hairstyles
From Zelda Fitzgerald's bob to the Elvis pompadour and Jennifer Aniston's famous layers, a look at the coiffures that have inspired envy and imitation over the past century