A Message from your WWII era bobby pin supplier…Rationing metal and the salon
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
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
When I teach, I am always bringing up silhouette. It is a very important part of capturing the right era for a vintage hairstyle. Silhouette is the outer line of
Some girls are born with a beauty mark. Other women have the freedom to draw them on where they see fit…like Jean Harlow. Something to consider when choosing a space
Since the dawn of time, new technologies, inventions, and fads have brought along with them tales of danger and health risks. It was thought at one time that watching television
Snoods, in the form of knitted or crocheted hairnets, have been around since…well…a long time. Hairnets date back to the 11th century, but they were widely worn during the Middle
Cordelia means heart. I named the vintage curl hairstyle Cordelia for a few reasons. It’s symmetry and silhouette remind me of the shape of the top of a heart. I
Every year I try to come up with ideas for Halloween costumes for those of us that love vintage and want to incorporate it into our costumes in creative ways.
Even with natural hair color, you can put colorful bobby pins to good use. You don’t have to have pink hair to wear pink bobby pins. Here are 6 ways
I’m in a colorful mood today. Summer is sticking around and before Fall takes root, I thought we should celebrate bright summer colors a little longer. Did you know, makeup
The basic pin curl for vintage hairstyles If you compare an image of a woman and her hairstyle in 1942 to an image today of a modern vintage hairstyle, you
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