This unique 86 page book is a re-publication  of a rare book published in 1947. The original is now in the public domain.

If you have a very keen interest in 1940s Hairstyles, how they were created and technical aspects of design this could be just what you need to enhance your skills.

As you can see from the sample  graphics , all 13 styles use a combination of waves & pin curls. They are simply explained with diagrams and instructions on where to place your waves & curls.

CONTENTS A Natural Talent in Art Curls  - Requirements of Correct Curls - Types of Bases, Forming of "Left"and "Right" Curls - An Incorrect Method Discussed - Curls into Waves - Inserting Hairpins. Correct Fingerwaving Leads to Correct Styling Correct Partings  Movements  Hairstyle Composition  Harmony of Proportion - Simplicity of Design - Flow of Design The Art of Combing  Oval Hairdressing  Comb and Brush  Back-combing  Modern Style Types : - Coquette - Long Oval - Pivot Bob – Pompadour - Classic Center Part - Feather Froth - High Slant - Bustle Back - Bangs - Junior Miss - French Twist - Criss Cross Upsweep – Grecian -Conservative. Razor Hairshaping

This is not a faded scanned photo copy but a reformatted, re-typed and graphically enhanced wire bound publication. 

 Most of these hairstyles and techniques continued to be popular into the early 1950s

 You can find more 1940s Information by visiting our About Me Page  

 One last thing, don't cheat & take the book to your hairdresser :)

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