Veronica Lake

If you're a fan of Veronica Lake and her peek-a-boo hairstyle, you've probably heard the story that her star fell considerably after she changed it. But no one ever talks about why the actress decided to drop her now-iconic look. Turns out it was for the war effort, because women were being discouraged from wearing styles that might hinder factory work.

In this newsreel from the 1940s, you can see Veronica getting her hair restyled into a more "work-appropriate" updo. It's sad to think that attempting to stand in solidarity with working women may have damaged her career (although her notoriously difficult personality may have been more to blame), but it's also a lasting testament to the power of a great hairstyle.

Michael Dueñas, founder of Hair Room Service, an exclusive agency that brings professional stylists to clients, shared a gorgeous way to update Veronica Lake's perfectly soft waves. The original look is a classic, but Dueñas had a few tips for making it a bit more wearable for modern times. "I'd create more volume and more wave, but also make the look cleaner and more polished," he explained. For a full rundown on how he would do it, just keep reading.