
The New Look Hairstyle: The 1940s Shift That Defined the 1950s
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

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

If you’ve ever tried to brush out your teased bouffant, you know why women in the 1960s were thrilled to find “volume without teasing” tricks. I came across this charming

Silhouettes like this heart shape were an important part of the design in hairstyles in the 1940s. What is the silhouette of a hairstyle? When I teach, I am always

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

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

Every hair length can be styled into a 1950s hairstyle, I believe, and here are 10 actresses (actually 11) with iconic 1950s style to give you some inspiration. Everyone has

‘Tis the season to be glamorous and to fancy ourselves up a little. So here’s a tip for taking your vintage hairstyle a step further from your pretty vintage curls

I originally wrote this post about the best heat protection setting spray to use with your curling iron a couple years ago. And as is common in the beauty industry,

Imagine trying 7 different vintage hairstyles on yourself in one sitting just to see which one is most flattering. It sounds daunting doesn’t it? It doesn’t need to be. There

Hats, like these Easter hats in this vintage 1960 Seventeen magazine, were a major part of fashion in history. I get asked a lot about hairstyles to wear with vintage

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