The Space Age during the 20th century had a vision of what the future would look like. It inspired design everywhere at the time. We now have the perspective of
The New Look hairstyle is a defining feature of 1950s hair fashion, but its roots are firmly planted in the late 1940s. As I was digging through some of my
Step into the beauty parlor of the past …if you dare. 👻 Halloween is the perfect time to look back at the strange and sometimes frightening routines women once endured
The WWII Beauty Salon and a life of Save, Simplify, and Substitute During World War II, beauty salons across many countries felt the impact of metal rationing. Production of salon
“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
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
I find many things appropriate to share on this blog that you may not consider part of your beauty repertoire. Other than just your basic hair and makeup products, there
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
This rare beauty book, called Make-Up & Live!, is your guide to makeup and other beauty lesson of the 1930s and 1940s. With its stunning images of dazzling era models
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
