Beauty is a thing of the past

Make for the sun... this in 1 1/2 hours

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 02:47:00 +0000

Make your own summer outfit.

Sorry things have been a little slow out here. Don't forget to check our the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beautyisathingofthepastblog/

Ladies with Glasses

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 04:03:00 +0000

Fab 1950s Spectacles.

Links: Wigs for African American Hair

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Mon, 11 May 2015 17:12:00 +0000

Check out these links to see some neat vintage wigs designed for African American hair:

Dull Tool Dim Bulb
http://dulltooldimbulb.blogspot.com/2012/10/vintage-v-african-american-weaves-wigs.html

Hair Hall of Fame
http://thehairhalloffame.blogspot.com/2012/01/martin-luther-king-day.html

Link: The Vintage Inn shares some American Hairdresser Magazines

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Sun, 10 May 2015 17:21:00 +0000

The Vintage Inn shared some scans from one of my favorite magazines, American Hairdresser. (The post is from last year, but I just discovered it.)
http://www.vintageinn.ca/2014/02/american-hairdresser-magazine-1947-and-1948/

Follow the link to find out how to do the Careerist and other hairstyles.

Link: The History of Women and Their Eyebrows

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 01:19:00 +0000

http://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/makeup/a9381/eyebrows-through-the-years/

Madam C.J. Walker

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 00:53:00 +0000

We were watching Antique's Roadshow (as one does), when a copy of "Text Book of the Madam C.J. Walker Schools of Beauty Culture" (1928) came on.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/archive/201307A06.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/fts/kansascity_201307A06.html

They showed this image in the book, which caught my eye: "Bobbed Hair Types"

The story of Madame C.J. Walker is fascinating. Born Sarah Breedlove, Madame Walker was known as the first female self-made millionaire in America. She developed many beauty products for African-American women and trained "beauty culturists." She is often miscredited with the invention of the hot comb, which was used earlier in France in the 1800s, however she received a patent for a version with widened teeth.

Further reading by Henry Louis Gates.

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/history/100-amazing-facts/madam-walker-the-first-black-american-woman-to-be-a-self-made-millionaire/

(Totally random side note: I met him on a plane once and he was one of the nicest and most interesting people.)

Valentines Hair

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 04:50:00 +0000

Thinking about putting your hair up for Valentines Day? I think I found the hairstyle for you. I'm impressed with her volume.

Don't forget to check out the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beautyisathingofthepastblog where I just put up a photo album with some Kreml ads.

Carole Lombard and the Olympic Bob

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 21:41:00 +0000

From the Pueblo Indicator - Apr 30, 1932, Olympic Bob:

If only it were so simple to be as beautiful as Carole Lombard:

Link: A Basic Combout

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 21:28:00 +0000

Flickr user "roz leibowitz" uploaded this image from the 1950s, "A basic comb-out for back lines." If only I had more hands and could see the back of my head. (Click on the image to see the full version.)

You're So Money

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 21:21:00 +0000

I made the mistake of googling "Guiche." Apparently it's a term also in Urban Dictionary (although these days what isn't?)

If you're looking to spice up your bob, check out the Money Curl:

HairDo Magazine May 1961

Link: 10 Hollywood Hairstyles

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 13:10:00 +0000

Doing a little detective work to try and find the source for the Lauren Bacall hairstyle source (see: http://beautyisathingofthepast.blogspot.com/2014/08/lauren-bacall.html), I came across a website with the full scan of the book.

It's "10 Hollywood Hair Styles and how to do them yourself" by Arlene Dahl. See it here:
http://atomicpanther.wordpress.com/2012/09/08/10-hollywood-hairstyles/

It also includes looks from Ava Gardner, Hedy Lamarr, June Allyson, Vera-Ellen, Elizabeth Taylor's "poodle cut", Gene Tierney, Jane Russell, Cyd Charisse, and Kathryn Grayson.

Lauren Bacall

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:54:00 +0000

Style icon Lauren Bacall died yesterday in New York City at the age of 89.

Vogue described her hair as "Right for day, evening, city, country, probably the most American cut ever."
(http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/article/remembering-lauren-bacall-1924-2014/#1)

Lucky for us, over at Victory Vintage they should us how to the Lauren Bacall look. (Unfortunately, the original scanner whose fingers are at the bottom was not found.)
http://victoryvintageblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/pin-curls-sets-and-lauren-bacall-hair.html

"How Lauren's hair is cut:
The hair is parted on the left. The top lock on the thick, or right side, is just long enough to form a curl at the temple. The hair is blunt-cut to one and one-half inches below shoulder length at the sides, tapering to about two inches below shoulder length in the back."

How Lauren's hair is set:
The top lock is set in two rows of four stand-up curls set perpendicular to the part and rolled under toward the back of the head.

The sides and back are set in two rows of large pin curls, starting just above the ear and sloping down across the back in slight curve.

After the hair has been combed out, it should be brushed vigorously to give the curls a soft, natural look."

And here's a close up of the pin-curl diagram.

Link: Smithsonian on the bob

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 19:38:00 +0000

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-history-of-the-flapper-part-4-emboldened-by-the-bob-27361862/?no-ist

Check out this linked video on the shingle bob:
http://vimeo.com/35440890

Lola's Reflections on Life: I'll Give You A Shingle Bob! from Charmaine C on Vimeo.

Rita Hayworth Updo

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 18:38:00 +0000

Rita Hayworth (October 17, 1918 – May 14, 1987) was an American dancer and film actress who achieved fame during the 1940s. She is usually known for her soft curls (and fiery red hair), but here we see a nice updo with the sides brushed up. It's a vintage fauxhawk!

Link: Parting your hair

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 00:23:00 +0000

The best hair partings for various facial types:

http://retrowunderland.tumblr.com/post/35715469110/1930s-hair-tutorial-parting-the-hair

Link: Five Steps in Daytime Makeup

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 00:21:00 +0000

Starring Maureen O'Sullivan:
https://flic.kr/p/7fwq3T

First, apply blue eye shadow. Second, apply a brown eye pencil. Third, darken lashes with mascara. Fourth, apply the rouge. Fifth, lipstick. Of course.

Link: Burlesque beauties of the 1890s

noreply@blogger.com (Ricki) — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 00:14:00 +0000

Check out these curvy babes:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2114487/Photos-reveal-scandalous-burlesque-dancers-1890s.html

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

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.