Grip-Tuth® Hairtainer Hair Combs – A History
The classic Grip-Tuth® Hairtainer combs’ journey began in the 1920s. They rose in popularity significantly during WWII as a replacement for metal bobby pins that were hard to get because
The classic Grip-Tuth® Hairtainer combs’ journey began in the 1920s. They rose in popularity significantly during WWII as a replacement for metal bobby pins that were hard to get because
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
There are lots of ways to tie a vintage hair scarf, but I saw this photo of actress Christine Larson and loved the shape of it. I thought it would
I’ve been asked many times where to find the vintage style hair tape. The bad news…nowhere. The good news…there are substitutes available. But first, what is hair tape for? A
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
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
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
The pin curl set I have named Primrose uses the basic fundamentals of pin curling and the wet set to style this beautiful classic vintage hairstyle. This hair design can
The suicide roll is a modern pin-up look, but gets its inspiration from the 1940s victory roll. This is an upright version that lends itself to the feel of a
The continuous roll was a hairstyle popular in the 1940s. The illustration below refers to the continuous roll as a chevron style. The concept is the appearance of an element that
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