I Modeled Pastel Hair Color in the 50s: A reader’s story
January 4, 2025
“I was a model for Lapinal hair coloring in 1958 and 59 in Chicago!” When I got this email, it was titled with one simple word “Lapinal”… but I opened
A Guide to Vintage Waves: Is it a Finger Wave? Are they Hollywood Waves?
December 3, 2024
Your Guide to Vintage Waves: Finger Waves? Hollywood Waves? Are they 1920s? What about Rita Hayworth waves? The first step you must take to styling your best vintage waves… is
Hood Hair Dryers: Which One is Right for You? Tested and Reviewed
October 17, 2024
Hood Hair Dryers: Which One is Right for You? Tested and Reviewed Have you seen how many hood hair dryer options there are available online today and wondered which one
Weird Old Ways Women Used to Dry Their Hair in History
August 24, 2024
Weird Old Ways Women Used to Dry Their Hair in History Techniques women used to dry their hair, that were common to see more than 100 years ago, could seem
Boys with Pink Hair in the 1960s?
April 26, 2024
Yes, there was a Pastel Hair Craze in the Atomic Era, and it turns out it wasn’t just for women. According to an Associated Press article from 1960, some adventurous
Pastel Hair Craze of the 1950s and How to Do it Today
April 17, 2024
Pastel Hair Craze of the 1950s and How to Do it Today Many people are familiar with the common aesthetic of color in the 1950s, especially pastel colors. Among the
This Atomic Era Haircut… Wear it Contemporary. Wear it Vintage.
November 15, 2023
Finding the right haircut that can style both contemporary and vintage can be a challenge. I feel like I live in 2 worlds. I know I’m not alone here. There
The Perfect 1960s Bob Hairstyle Designed by Celebrity Hairstylist Kenneth
March 5, 2023
A perfect bob haircut and style can offer many looks for you when you are styling your hair vintage. With different curls and varying the volume, you can emulate a
1950s Hairstyle Illustrations by Warren Meek
February 23, 2023
Illustrator Warren Meek was a renowned artist in the beauty and fashion world during the mid-20th century. His art is credited with being the main reason that so many of
Faux Vintage Haircut Length with a Hairnet…
February 20, 2023
The vintage haircut is a commitment. I have read so many haircutting books from the 1920s, all the way up to the 1960s, that describe major layers and lots of
