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This unique 165 page wire bound book is compiled from two rare publications 'How To Dress Your Own Hair' 1st edition 1944 and 'How It's Done......Hairstyles For You' 1st edition 1948. Both are now in the public domain.
Plus, we've added another 38 popular hairstyles and genuine detailed make-up instructions from the 1940s (please read the full listing)
There was a time when women learned the art of styling their own hair. On Fridays and Saturdays, female friends and relatives would style each other’s hair-do ready to go out on the town . If you were adept in the skill you would style your own.
Alas, because of convenience in a busy world, women now rely heavily on hairdressers and GHD's.
The skills needed for a 1940s and early 1950s hairstyle (before rollers became popular) were how to do finger waves and pin curls.
This book will teach you through simple instructions and pictures how you can recreate the styles from the 1940's. How to create those pin curls and fingerwaves.
Like all creative skills it does takes practice but the end results are worth it.
This is a re-formatted, re-typed and graphically enhanced wire bound publication. The advantage of being wire bound is that the book will lay flat on a surface while working from it.
As you can see, all the styles use a combination of finger waves & pin curls, simply explained with diagrams and instructions on how & where to place your waves & curls.
Contents
Book one 'How To Dress Your Own Hair'
Dress your own hair * Instructions for finger waving * Making the curls * The back Pompadour * The front Pompadour * The back sweep Pompadour curl * The wave curl * The brush back with wave and fluff * The roll back of the side sections * The back sweep with the curls or fluff * The side wave with curls * The side fluff curls with the swing curl * The plain wave with curly ends * The soft fluffy back *Waves with fluff * The waves with roll curls * Swirl wave back with curls * The victory curl * The up-do * The page boy
Book two 'How It's Done......Hairstyles For You'
Introduction * The two hairstyling principles * What is a good haircut? * The four basic hairstyle groups * How to select the most becoming hairstyles for the different face types * How to arrange hair to overcome facial and head defects * How to finger wave - How to make sculpture curls * Little girl hairstyles how to set, how to comb * Teen age hairstyles how to set, how to comb * Hairstyles for 20 to 60 age group how to set, how to comb * Bangs and rolls how to set, how to comb |
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The authors of both books realised that 'ordinary' women wanted to be able to style their own hair.
Quotes from both authors
'How To Dress Your Own Hair'
"This book is written for those ladies who would like to dress their own hair in the latest styles. It will save them both time and money.
Having been in the hairdressing business for many years, I have met ladies who are able to dress their own hair as well as any hairdresser.
WHY NOT YOU?
With a little time and study you can arrange any of the combination of styles that are described and illustrated herein to suit any individual."
'How It's Done......Hairstyles For You'
"THE PURPOSE OF THIS BOOK is to present professional hairstyling methods in a simplified and easy-to-understand way, so that all may benefit from the heretofore closely guarded secrets of the master hairstylists."
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We've added another 37 popular hairstyles from 1940-43. All with setting diagrams and instructions
Plus: These other great 'How to' Guides
- How to create the French Braid. This style was popular with war factory workers, it helped prevent long hair being caught in machinery - detailed instructions, photo's & illustrations
- How to create Side (Victory) Rolls - detailed instructions & photo's
- 6 different styles for Bangs
* Full Fringe Bangs
* Feather Top and Reverse Wave Bangs
* Frou Frou and Sideswept Bangs
* Waved Bangs
- A knitting pattern for a Snood and how to wear it correctly
- Instructions on how to make a Veiled Hat
Recreating the 1940's face
Genuine 1940s Instructions for :
- foundation
- cheeks
- eyebrows
- eyes
- lips
- nail manicure (white half moon & tips)
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- Why not invite your friends & have a 40s hair party.
- There's no need to cut anyone's hair.
- There are styles suitable for all ages.
- Have fun while practicing waves and pin-curls
- Re-create the glamorous look of the 1940's & early 50's
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This is a great resource for :
Hairdressers
Re-enactors
Rockabilly & Swing Fans
Students in the Beauty Services
Fancy Dress Parties
1940s Brides, Bridesmaids
& Wedding Guests
It does take practice,practice,practice but you will be impressed with the results!!!
You can find more 1940s Information by visiting our About Me Page
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| A Selection Of Buyer Feedback |
- WOW! Next day delivery, It's great for my "1940s wife" and our re-enactments 5*
- Wonderful**The MUST for the Pin-Up Girl**Very Prompt Delivery**THANKS from Paris
- Love it! Have already tried Victory rolls! Next day delivery much appreciated!
- Very good instructions and well illustrated. Gives v glamorous results!
- brill, very good tips etc - thank you
- Excellent book! so detailed and brilliant for the 1940's today girl! :D
- Blimey that was quick! Fantastic book. Excellent service. Really pleased!
- HOW COOL IS THIS... CAN'T WAIT TO TRY THEM ALL! EASY TRANSACTION
- Great book, have been trying some out already! A++++++++++++++++
- Just so wonderful, thank you very much! Great ebayer A*
- Brilliant thanks! Here's hoping I can actually do them! :-)
- Fab service, great book. Thank you
- Fantasic!!!!!!! yay!!!!!! A+A+A+A+A++A+A+A+A+A+
- great book that helped me to create an authentic hairdo - thanks
- wooouuuuh ...! wonderfull...many thanks , great item and seller!!
- Only the best thing ever on the planet. I love it. 40's are coming back
- great book, very useful and well written, fast delivery ty =)
- have been looking everywhere for something like this. Thanks =]
- It's great! for my hairdresser, having a 40s wedding!! Thanks
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One last thing, don't cheat & take the book to your hairdresser :)
Although the underlying information for this book is in the public domain, CHICKENPIERECORDS own the copyright to this Derivative reproduction and compilation.
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