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Women's Hats, Headdresses and Hairstyles
Over 400 of the author's drawings give an authentic record of over 1,300 years of fashion in female hairstyles and headwear in England. Very detailed images, rendered from old
sources, depict everything from wimples and crespines worn in Anglo-Saxon eras to early Victorian pillboxes and bonnets of the mid 20th century.
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Manual of Ladies Hairdressing for Students - Victorian Hairstyles
First printed in 1899, this book contains detailed illustrations and instructions for the elegant and romantic hairstyles of the Victorian era. The book begins with detailed information on how to comb, cut,
part and fasten the hair before the styling and on how to create the twist, coil, the "8", gordian knot, marteau bow, raised hand bow, grecian knot, apollo knot, raised bandeaux (Marie Stuart style), raised
pompadour (Marie Antoinette hairdo), raised bandeaux worn in Louis XV style, Empress bandeaux, Cleo bandeau, waved coiffure, Virgin Mary bandeau, water wave curl coiffure, catogan plait hairstyle, ...
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Encyclopedia of Hair: A Cultural History
This survey of the history of hair explores the meanings attached to head dressings in different eras and cultures around the world. The scope includes specific hairstyles, treatment of facial
hair, grooming tools, hair coloring, hair ornaments, hair diseases and beliefs. The impact of innovative hairdressers, advertising, and celebrities setting trends is examined too. The coverage also includes the
hair care industry and customer safety issues.
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Lessons in Hairdressing - A Vintage Guide to Creating Victorian Hairstyles
First published in 1886, this book contains instructions for the recreation of the twisted, plaited and coiled hairdos of the late Victorian era. It begins with discussion intended for apprentice
hairstylists and then moves into instructions and illustrations for styling the Apollo Bow, Single Grecian Knot, Russian Bandeaux, French Twist, Endless Coil, Double Grecian Knot and Greek Bandeaux,. The book focuses
heavily on braiding, which was the base for many of the hairstyles of the era.
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The Hair and Head - Hairstyles of the Early 1930s
This book was first published in the early 1930s, but now it is available for a new generation wishing to create classic hairstyles. Very well illustrated, the book includes how to cut hair and how
to finger wave and illustrations of finished hairstyles. Geared towards those with at least a basic to intermediate knowledge of hair styling. It can provide inspiration for those who love
vintage hairstyles as well as professionals seeking sources of that era.
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The Hairdo Handbook: A Complete Guide to Hair Beauty
A mid 1960s guide to hairstyling. It explains what types of hair rollers to use and how to set them for the 60s most popular hairdos. A lot of illustrations and a 16 page section of photos detailing how
to set, brush out and create popular hairstyles of the 1960s.
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