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
Famous Vintage Bangs: What stars like Jean Shrimpton and Bettie Page taught us about styling our fringe
October 1, 2022
There are many options for you if you want to style a vintage bang… or a bang style that goes with your vintage look. Throughout the 20th Century, famous stars,
Classic Horror Movie Hairstylist Carmen Dirigo and Her Craft
October 23, 2021
In celebration of spooky season, let’s talk about the horror movie hairstylist. Carmen Dirigo was hairstyling department head at Universal Studios where many of the Universal Monster movies were made.
The best heat protection setting spray to use with your curling iron? Here are some reviews.
June 29, 2021
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,
7 Different Vintage Hairstyles on just 1 Model
June 1, 2021
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
Vintage Hairstyling 3rd Edition – What the new book is all about.
December 2, 2020
The new 3rd Edition of Vintage Hairstyling: Retro Styles with Step-by-Step Techniques is now available! After a long year, and a lot of starts and stops, the printer (printed right
For the black hairstylist, by the black hairstylist – Vintage Beauty Trade magazine
June 16, 2020
Today I am sharing a beautiful black vintage hair tutorial published in the November 1961 issue of Beauty Trade. Copies of Beauty Trade are a rare find. The magazine, first
Important Vintage Hair Learning Tool- 100% human hair mannequin head
April 6, 2020
Whether you are learning to do hair on someone else or yourself, a mannequin head is very helpful. I am not making any money off of clicks in this post
Evening Glamor 1940s Hairstyle Tutorial
September 9, 2019
My new lovely lady mannequins are finally getting their time in the spotlight, starting with this quick tutorial for a glamorous 1940s hairstyle for an evening event. I’ve named this
Short Vintage Hair Trend Style Ideas
May 12, 2019
Are you considering cutting your hair short? Did you recently cut your hair short wanting a major change and now you are left wondering, “Now how do I style this
