The revolution of black hairstyles By preciousjslikethatfr 1920 1920s – 1930s: Finger Waves, Wavy Bobs, Pin Curls. 1940 1940s – 1950s: The Invention of the Hair Weave 1970 1960s -1970s The Rise of The Afro During the Black Power Movement. 1980 1980s: The Jheri Curl & The Hi-Top Fade. 1990 1990s: Braids, Pixie Cuts, Swooped Bangs. 2000 2000s-2020s: Leave outs & buss downs