A Beauty Salon in Space Envisioned in 1969
October 7, 2026
The Space Age during the 20th century had a vision of what the future would look like. It inspired design everywhere at the time. We now have the perspective of
The Pretty 1940s Max Factor Makeup Boxes from the Color Harmony Sets
March 10, 2026
A Pretty Surprise in an eBay Search The other day, after clicking through some eBay vintage beauty tool listings, something stopped me in my tracks. A small plastic makeup box
The New Look Hairstyle: The 1940s Shift That Defined the 1950s
February 25, 2026
The New Look hairstyle is a defining feature of 1950s hair fashion, but its roots are firmly planted in the late 1940s. As I was digging through some of my
Retro Gifts for Modern Beauties: My 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
December 5, 2025
Welcome to my 2025 Vintage Holiday Gift Guide! Find a hassle free, but unique idea when you are stuck on what to buy… but want to surprise the heck out
Vintage 1960s Volume without Teasing your Hair
November 5, 2025
If you’ve ever tried to brush out your teased bouffant, you know why women in the 1960s were thrilled to find “volume without teasing” tricks. I came across this charming
Scary Beauty Trends of the Past… Gasoline Shampoo… Open Flames… Are You People Mad?!
September 24, 2025
Step into the beauty parlor of the past …if you dare. 👻 Halloween is the perfect time to look back at the strange and sometimes frightening routines women once endured
Polished & Perfect: Vintage Pedicures to Soak Up the Last of Summer
July 31, 2025
Summer is still here, even if store shelves are already sprouting Halloween decorations. And I’m finally going on a much needed beach vacation. But you wouldn’t be able to tell
Hair Rollers Decoded: The Vintage Stylist’s Guide to Matching Rollers to Your Hair and Style Goals
July 9, 2025
What is the right roller for your vintage hairstyle? We’ve all been there… scrolling endlessly online through hair roller options only to give up in frustration. 😫 Honestly, when I
The Curler Caddy – A Vintage Beauty Organizer for the Neat ‘n’ Busy
May 3, 2025
The beauty routine is better with pretty curler and clips organization. I work best when I am organized. The same goes for when I am doing my hair. Organization helps
Victory Hair Pins and the Wartime Beauty Routine: What WWII Teaches Us About Resourcefulness
April 21, 2025
The WWII Beauty Salon and a life of Save, Simplify, and Substitute During World War II, beauty salons across many countries felt the impact of metal rationing. Production of salon
