All about the hair

Bette Davis' glamorous early 50s hair do is very similar to the classic Rita Hayworth femme fatale do of the late 40s. Both feature side partings, a volumised but flat center and teased out curls. 

Here's a great video tutorial  on how to emulate Rita Hayworth's hair. To get the Bette look, simply part your hair at the side and using foam, heated curlers or tongs, curl the side with the split outwards and the other side inwards. Leaving the center of your head flat but with some volume which can be achieved by gentle back combing or blow drying before curling. When your curls are set, give them a little spritz of hair spray and gently tease with a comb. Frame around your face and then it's time for makeup.