The pompadour, born over 300 years ago with the social rise of pre-revolutionary royal mistress Madame de Pompadour, has become one of the biggest (often literally) and wide-reaching trends in hairstyle history. From Elvis Presley via Flock of Seagulls to Justin Bieber, the pomp has more recently proved itself to be a go-to look that even time itself can't outdate. Today, you can find all kinds of different versions of the pomp, from a groomed side part to more XXL modern rockabilly styles.
More popular with street style lovers than ever, it's quite possible that the pomp is having something of a renaissance right now. It also happens to be a totally androgynous style that works for both men and women, unsurprising when you consider it was a woman who started the ball rolling in the first place.
Get inspired
We have a street style gallery of inspirational pompadours, just in case you were thinking of trying this look yourself or just wanted to find out how versatile it can really be.
Whatever you hair type or length, there's a look that can work for you. That said, side and back sections that are shorter than the top section are essential. After all, the right styling products are good but they ain't that good...
Embrace your texture
Curly hair, straight hair, wavy hair or any other hair works with a pomp. Perhaps that's why it has remained so popular over the years; anyone can do it! With different textures piled on top, every pomp is a little different to the next. So, don't shy away from the natural state of your hair, simply incorporate it into your style for a truly original take on one of the world's most re-worked looks.
Happy styling!
