Pages from a 1940s American Hairdresser Magazine
May 29, 2015
I promised a few weeks ago that I’d share some of what was in the 1931 and 1946 American Hairdresser magazines I picked up at the Vintage Fashion Expo. I
Suavecita hair products review…for us ladies
May 18, 2015
Pomades fill 2 different voids in my hairstyling life. One is to tame flyways and add shine and depth to loose curls. The other is to add weight and stamina
Vintage Deadstock Makeup Containers from a historic Colorado Barbering and Cosmetic Supply Company
March 26, 2015
I wish I had time to go to estate sales. I so wish I did. I know I am missing so many wonderful goodies out there. Luckily for me, some
Betty Draper Inspired Hairstyle How-to
February 25, 2015
Betty Draper Hairstyle Inspired How-to Betty Draper’s hairstyle and the amazing hair and makeup team on Mad Men inspired this roller set. I was doing a photoshoot yesterday for an
A 1950s Makeup Lesson from a Working Woman’s Beauty Magazine
December 30, 2014
I’m kind of obsessed with this vintage women’s magazine called Charm right now. As it’s tagline states, it is, “for the exciting woman with a job.” I’ll let you digest that statement
Tips for healthier fine hair from a vintage hair nerd
December 11, 2014
This post on tips for healthier fine hair from my own vintage hair nerd perspective use to have a different title. “100 times a day is an extreme, but yes…for
Let’s Celebrate! The New Book Create Vintage-Inspired Wedding Hairstyles!
November 17, 2014
I have been thinking about writing this vintage wedding hairstyle book for many years and I am very excited to say that it is finished and in the hands of my
My Fall Makeup Color Obsession… Oxblood
September 22, 2014
Oxblood, which is a very deep burgundy color, is a great 1950s makeup idea for Fall. I just got home from an end of the season camping trip with my
Jazz Age Parisienne Beauty Trends… 1931 Modern Beauty Shop magazine
September 8, 2014
Article from Paris, France, April 10, 1931 from Modern Beauty Shop Chers amis: Le printemps has come to Paris and with it, glorious sunshine. Sunshine being
A Lesson in 1950s Lipstick from 1,000 Hints Beauty Magazine
August 15, 2014
Vintage Lipstick Techniques from the 1950s This is a great little article with tips for reshaping your lips and some cute insight into Victorian lip color problem solvers. Enjoy! Full
