Beauty is a thing of the past

Let's go way back

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:21:00 +0000

To ancient Rome and Greece. This is the story of Janet Stephens, a hairdo archaeologist. How cool are these hairstyles?

http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424127887324900204578286272195339456-lMyQjAxMTAzMDAwNzEwNDcyWj.html

Before and after corset photos from Buzzfeed

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:37:00 +0000

Before and after corset photos from Buzzfeed:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/copyranter/before-and-after-corset-photos-from-the-1940s

Link - Perfect a Hair Bun with the Sock Trick

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 02:25:00 +0000

Perfect a Hair Bun with the Sock Trickhttp://www.bforbel.com/2011/09/appearances-matter-perfect-hair-bun.html

Good idea using a sock for a rat.

Link: Experts explain curse of the cowlick

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:27:00 +0000

http://bodyodd.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/09/01/7558436-bad-hair-day-experts-explain-curse-of-the-cowlick

Did you know cowlicks form in utero?!?

9 Pages of Hair-dos Created by the Nation's Top Stylists

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:24:00 +0000

Source: Dell 1000 Hints - Your Hairdo, January 1958

Short Pompadour

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:48:00 +0000

(Images link to full size versions.)
Source: Practice and Science of Standard Barbering, ⓒ 1938-1958

That dude has a big head.

Another hairbow

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:33:00 +0000

From the Hair Hall of Fame, via Modern Flapper Story:

http://thehairhalloffame.blogspot.com/2011/05/lady-gaga-hair-bow.html

How to Set Pin Curls

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 01:07:00 +0000

(Click on the images to see more details.)
Source: 1000 Hints Beauty #7, 1956

I'm sorry that I have been neglecting you, poor readers. I've been very distracted - I have a baby boy due in a few weeks! I still have hundreds of articles that I will post up here eventually. Until I get around to it, make sure you browse through the archives and try out some of the styles.

Link: Eternal Roll on the Freelancer's Fashionblog

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:43:00 +0000

I love this simple tutorial for the eternal roll on the Freelancer's Fashionblog:

http://freelancersfashion.blogspot.com/2011/02/hairdos-7-eternal-roll.html

Retouch-Permanent Combination Saves Valuable Time

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:43:00 +0000

(Click on the images to enlarge.)
Source: American Hairdresser, April 1943

Your Hair: These Coifs are Setting the Fashion

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:56:00 +0000

(Click on the images to see more details.)
Source: 1000 Hints Beauty #7, 1956

Link: Two Pompadour Dressings

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 20:47:00 +0000

http://chestofbooks.com/food/household/Woman-Encyclopaedia-4/3-The-Art-Of-Hairdressing-Two-Pompadour-Dressings.html

Find Your Most Complimentary Colors

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 23:56:00 +0000

(Click for larger images.)
Source: 1000 Hints Beauty #7, 1956

I promise I still have tons of interesting things to share with you guys, I've just been busy with life. Hopefully this blog will pick up a bit after Christmas.

Happy Thanksgiving!

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:27:00 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving to all my American readers! I hope you all have a great dinner planned with friends and family.

I'm thankful for all the free resources you can find on the web.

Signs and Wonder posted some scans from "The Dedman Method of Basic and Advanced Hair Designing" on Flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23366371@N08/sets/72157617347576135/

According to the description, it is a 1953 self-published instruction manual on hair styling.

Use Your Scissors for Greater Permanent Wave Beauty

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 04:21:00 +0000

(Click on these images to see the larger versions.)
Source: Modern Beauty Shop, August 1938

Romantic Curls

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 02:07:00 +0000

(Click on images to enlarge.)
Source: 55 Hair Styles (Dell Purse Book), 1972

1937 Contradiction Styles

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:28:00 +0000

(Click on these images to see the full-size versions.)
Source: American Hairdresser, April 1937

Coquette

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 02:25:00 +0000

(Click on this image to see the full-size version.)
Source: Modern Beauty Shop, August 1938

Browmanship

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 03:46:00 +0000

(Click on images to see these brows in all their glory.)
Source: Hairdo Magazine, July 1972

Lines for Evening

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:30:00 +0000

(Click on image to see full size.)
Source: Modern Beauty Shop, August 1938

Link: "Beehive"

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 23:05:00 +0000

How to create a "beehive" and other Halloween hair ideas from Martha Stewart:
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/6-hair-raising-costumes?page=2

I want to wear my hair like this - maybe I should go out and buy some yarn.

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:46:00 +0000

Fascinating story on hairnet outsourcing from 1920.
(Images link to full-size versions.)
Source: American Hairdresser, September 1920

Televisions... What Does it Require of Make-Up?

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:47:00 +0000

Or how to look good in black and white.

(Images link to full-size versions.)
Source: Modern Beauty Shop, August 1938

Exotique

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 05:40:00 +0000

(Click on this image to see the full-size version.)
Source: Modern Beauty Shop, August 1938

A Good, Clear Complexion

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:55:00 +0000

(Click on images to see full-size versions.)
Source: Beaute'Craft, February 1925

Miss Norma Shearer, Mae Murray and Viola Dana credit diet, exercise and fresh air for their lovely complexions. So chew your few, eat your vegetables, and don't forget to breathe.