Beyonce Knowles Arriving at the 31st Annual Kennedy Center Honors

Though big hair was seen in intricate patterns from centuries past in Europe, this particular look didn't become popular in the United States until the late 1950's, mostly early1960's.  Even housewives were wearing it, as it was so popular and every girl wanted one.    Wearing this retro "beehive" style, Beyonce has her hair piled high in this smoothed down look that looks absolutely stunning on her.