A little history about Vanishing Cream on the vintage makeup vanity
During the Victorian Era, makeup was often frowned on. It was considered acceptable only if you were on the stage. And, also, it was worn by prostitutes. Later, starting around the
During the Victorian Era, makeup was often frowned on. It was considered acceptable only if you were on the stage. And, also, it was worn by prostitutes. Later, starting around the
All of these vintage actresses look chic in these photos. And their simple vintage hair accessories are for sure helping. This morning, while going through the coat closet to find
Fall! It’s here! The leaves are starting to change here in the Northern Hemisphere. That means Halloween is right around the corner. Then we get to eat gobs of Thanksgiving
I am very excited to announce that VintageHairstyling.com now carries my favorite products from Jac-o-net! I have been a fan of the Jac-o-net brand for many years. There isn’t a
It’s summer and you might be experiencing dry hair issues right now. So here are some tips from some vintage beauty books on how to get your locks back in
Having an extreme side part is so important to achieving a specific vintage hairstyle look. Imagine the hair rising high above the forehead, sweeping over to the side with a
Many people know the story of Maybelline and it being the first commercially advertised eyelash dressing. A pharmacist saw his sister mixing kohl and vaseline to apply to her lashes.
I work best when I am organized. The same goes for when I am doing my hair. Organization helps me stay focused on the task and keeps me from getting
What hairstyle do you think of if I say “Picture a 1960 hairstyle”? I know that answer is giant. In all of the images in this blog post, these famous
Rationing made its way into every aspect of citizens lives in WWII. Metal rationing was one of the biggest. In the beauty industry it affected a woman’s access to many
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