There was something very special and beautiful about women in the early- to mid-20th century. The way they dressed was elegant and the way they wore their hair was feminine. This book shows how to create so many of those hairstyles by taking hairstyles from the 1930s, 40s, 50s, and 60s and breaking them down into simple, easy-to-follow instructions. It uses brand new photographs and detailed directions. Not only a manual, it is also fun to read. The Finished Styles chapter of the book contains coffee table book quality images of models with their finished hairstyles. Sprinkled in introductions and throughout the book are interesting facts about the history of hairstyling, origins of styles, and information about starlets and performers who made the styles popular. This 200-page full-color book has 6 main chapters. The book begins with the basics of styling and works its way back to advanced techniques. It also provides information on makeup, nails, and accessories for a finished look.
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95 of 95 people found the following review helpful
By Michelle
Format:Paperback
Reasons I love this book:
1. Every single hairstyle in this book is beautiful.
2. Instructions are clear and concise. Pictures compliment the steps.
3. Packed with useful advice, including the descriptions of a variety of rollers, what kinds of products one may need, and step-by-step instructions on pin curls. Tips to prevent frizzy curls actually work!
4. Tutorials for makeup, manicure, and accessories, including a tutorial to make a flower hair pin. These are actually "icing on the cake," and make take the book over the top.
5. The author encourages the reader to combine techniques to make variations of the hairstyles.
The only thing I did not like about this book is that it isn't spiral bound (but what book is these days?). I took it to an office-supply store and had the spiral bound inserted. Either way, I would rate this book more than 5 stars!
1. Every single hairstyle in this book is beautiful.
2. Instructions are clear and concise. Pictures compliment the steps.
3. Packed with useful advice, including the descriptions of a variety of rollers, what kinds of products one may need, and step-by-step instructions on pin curls. Tips to prevent frizzy curls actually work!
4. Tutorials for makeup, manicure, and accessories, including a tutorial to make a flower hair pin. These are actually "icing on the cake," and make take the book over the top.
5. The author encourages the reader to combine techniques to make variations of the hairstyles.
The only thing I did not like about this book is that it isn't spiral bound (but what book is these days?). I took it to an office-supply store and had the spiral bound inserted. Either way, I would rate this book more than 5 stars!
42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
While some other vintage hairstyle books (e.g. Turudich's 1940s Hairstyles) may use original source material and are true to authentic techniques, I couldn't interpret them well enough to know what to do and ended up not using them.
This book demonstrates traditional techniques, like pin curls, but also covers how to set your hair using curling wands and hot rollers. Using multiple photographs of a mannequin head with hair allowed for clearer instructions than black and white line drawings ever could.
It also covers a wider range of decades, so if you're wanting to experiment across an array of decades, rather than accurately recreate a hairstyle from a particular year or decade, this book lets you try that.
This book demonstrates traditional techniques, like pin curls, but also covers how to set your hair using curling wands and hot rollers. Using multiple photographs of a mannequin head with hair allowed for clearer instructions than black and white line drawings ever could.
It also covers a wider range of decades, so if you're wanting to experiment across an array of decades, rather than accurately recreate a hairstyle from a particular year or decade, this book lets you try that.
33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By J. Koester
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am a professional hairdresser and I found this book imesensly helpful when coming up with ideas for "retro" styles. I've had many girlfriends barrow it for an evening when I have been too busy to style their hair, the looks still came out amazing even when they were done by a non-stylist.
I took my copy to kinkos and had them rebind it in spiral form to help the book lay flat for easier handling. It only cost me five extra dollar!
I took my copy to kinkos and had them rebind it in spiral form to help the book lay flat for easier handling. It only cost me five extra dollar!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Vintage Styles Well Illustrated and Customizable!
In my review for this authors other book, Retro Makeup: Techniques for Applying the Vintage Look, I went into some detail as to why I went this direction as a 46 year old woman. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Christy B
5.0 out of 5 stars
retro love
i had a retro style photo shoot coming up and this book helped me out greatly! right on the money, this book has hair and make up how to's as well as nails.
Published 4 days ago by vita marie
3.0 out of 5 stars
ok
its harder than they make it look, if you have alot of time it will be ok it takes a lot of patients
Published 4 days ago by Jennifer A Benoit
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yes This book is great!
I am a stylist colorist and was looking for vintage hairstyles, I had a photo portfolio with my Hair models and it was a success.
Published 16 days ago by mlrocha
5.0 out of 5 stars
Extremely clear instructions for extremely authentic styles
If you want to achieve a true vintage look, this is the book you need. Features a lot of trivia and info about authenticity, and how to circumvent the more creepy bits (like saving... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Abigail Kirkwood
5.0 out of 5 stars
super cute
soo many cute hair styles shows easy step by step instructions and i like how they have heatless styles as well(:
Published 2 months ago by faithy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!
I am not a "hair" person usually it's ponytail and out the door. This book is wonderful step by step how to and great tips for products and utensils. Read more
Published 2 months ago by barbara thomte
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!
This is a great book with enough detail & instruction to teach even me how to fix each hairdo. Don't let the cover picture put you off - the book is chucked full of fantastic hair... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kay Lytle
5.0 out of 5 stars
the book is good
the book is exactly what you suspect from it (well my wife ofc, since i am not realy into styling and stuff lol°
Published 2 months ago by Toon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book, lots of pictures.
Great book, has lots of pictures. I would say it is more for the professional stylist. But if you are really good with your hair you could probably pull of some of the looks. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jay Lamm
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