Hairstyles for hats in the 1950s
October 14, 2019
I get a lot of questions about how to wear your hair with vintage hats. This great little article has some great tips—especially on how to style the hair that
One of us. One of us. – The life of a hairstylist working for a traveling circus in the 1930s
October 7, 2019
Imagine being a hairstylist for a traveling circus in the 1930s. Curious? Then keep reading… My September 1932 issue of Modern Beauty Shop has a feature article about Mrs. Eva
Ways to Use Vintage Hair Side Combs, Featuring Grip-Tuth®
September 24, 2019
Side combs are a must have vintage hair tool. The possibilities for ways you can use them are endless. I’ve collected a number examples here to share with you. Note:
Grip-Tuth® Hairtainer Hair Combs – A History
September 24, 2019
The classic Grip-Tuth® Hairtainer combs’ journey began in the 1920s. They rose in popularity significantly during WWII as a replacement for metal bobby pins that were hard to get because
Evening Glamor 1940s Hairstyle Tutorial
September 9, 2019
My new lovely lady mannequins are finally getting their time in the spotlight, starting with this quick tutorial for a glamorous 1940s hairstyle for an evening event. I’ve named this
Dilemma solved…Get a new hat that goes with your vintage outfit.
September 6, 2019
I have the problem. She has the problem. And even some he’s have the problem. I love vintage hats and see so many in the stores that I would love
Exotic Eyebrow Makeup Trend of the 1950s
September 4, 2019
Here is an interesting makeup style from the 1954 book, Top Secrets of Hair Styling by Victor Vito. Vito also wrote another great book called Be Your Own Hair Stylist
Men’s Vintage 1950s Haircuts – Ducktail Tutorial and More!
July 7, 2019
The vintage hairstyles and haircuts men wore in the 1950s were as varied as the women’s. Ducktail, flattop, pompadour, crew cut, the forward combed boogie and flattop boogie hairstyles, and
Ode to the Vintage Women’s Magazine
June 18, 2019
I’m in the middle of several new content projects right now and my shelves of vintage women’s magazines, as usual, are here to inspire me. Flipping through and reading these
Vintage false eyelash styles, trends, and techniques
June 4, 2019
Ways women wore false eyelashes in the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s… I have seen what I would call an explosion in the use of false eyelashes by everyday
