The History of the Mallen Streak Hairstyle

It was during the 50s, that the Mallen streak really gained momentum, as part of rockabilly culture. Bleaching kits were sold in local pharmacies and ‘How To’ articles published in women’s magazines helped catapult the trend into the mainstream. For the first time the Mallen streak, known at the time as a hair flash, really became a status symbol. Given its rebellious connotations, it’s no surprise that women of the 50s began to embrace the Mallen streak.