Braids in Vintage Hairstyles
September 9, 2009
I am really digging braids right now. Which is ironic since I just chopped off all of my hair. I have always known how to braid. I am not sure
Victorian Hairstyle for 21st Century Bride
August 20, 2009
Here is a bride I worked with a couple weeks ago. It was a little different for me, which I liked. She wanted her look to be Victorian inspired, but
Ebay Auction for Lana Turner’s Hair Accessories
July 14, 2009
My heart really skipped a beat when I came across this ebay auction. I was randomly searching, as I often do for things I don’t need, but just want really
1930s Art Deco Bride and Faux Finger Waves
May 27, 2009
I worked on another very fun bride this weekend. She wanted a vintage hairstyle, but wasn’t sure what or what time period. She was leaving it up to me. Love
When beauty takes real courage and guts
May 12, 2009
The 1950s weren’t easy for anyone who didn’t fit the status quo and I am so encouraged by the courage of this woman. I was on one of my favorite sites,
Lena Horne’s Makeup Color and It’s Unintended Consequences
May 6, 2009
Lena Horne was an amazing singer and stunning on screen. Audiences loved her. But she was limited on the roles she could play. Being African-American, she could only play lead
The Back of Rita Hayworth’s Hair…It’s all for the hats.
May 2, 2009
In this image of the back of Rita Hayworth’s hair, we get an idea of how it was styled. But why are so many hairstyles from this time period similar
Steam Setter Hair Curlers Combine Heat and Water for Long Lasting Curls
April 16, 2009
You didn’t see these in my mess of a bathroom, because my massive set with about 60 rollers in various sizes is in my professional kit stashed in my office
A vintage perming machine that people are using again… the digital perm
April 6, 2009
This photo shows the thoughts that might go through my head if I had all my hair attached to electric rollers. It terrifies me! Hair is the most combustible part
1960s eye makeup and nails like a weapon
April 3, 2009
This is a great photo of Nancy Walters. She was an actress in the late 1950s and early 1960s. I love her eye makeup in this and the jeweled headpiece
