Vintage Hairstyles - Retro Hair

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Vintage hair questions and answers Vintage Hair Q&A
Questions and answers about vintage hair and anything related to retro hairstyles. Read the questions submitted by others and ask your own questions about vintage hair. All questions are answered by a licensed cosmetologist. More...

World War One hairstyle World War One Era Hairstyles
These pictures take us on a walk down memory lane. We progress through the World War One era, and see firsthand how the hairstyles changed during times of war and famine, with information snippets of WWI history in between. More...

1920s haircut 1920s Hairstyles
Some of us can only think and try to reflect of what things must have been like in the 1920s and what a stylish flapper looked like. We've seen pictures and movies, but how much does that really tell you? Let's take a closer look at the haircuts of the twenties. More...

1920s hair 1920s Inspired Hairstyles
Strong haircuts with the inspiration of 1920s "Cigarette Girls". Celebrating the return of true classics, with a re-invented neo-geo. The use of precision cutting techniques, pure sculptured bobs with smooth and sophisticated styling, gives this collection an androgynous feel. More...

1930s hairstyle 1930s Hairstyles
Hairstyles were still quite close to the head with the deep-set, finger-waves. Some were parted in the center, others on the side. Around 1932 the styles began softening a little bit more; as a play in the waves arrived and a little bit of volume appeared on the scene. More...

1940s hair 1940s Hairstyles and Fashion
When I think of this era, I think of all the glamour. I'm not too far off, as Hollywood characterized the 1940s as a very romantic and glamorous time. Although the 1940s had feelings of passion and enchantment, it was not without turbulence. More...

1950s hairstyles 1950s Hairstyles
Housewives were wearing their hair shorter and shorter. When they wore their hairdos down, they were very similar to the famous actress June Allison and her lovely smooth pageboy and short-cropped bangs that framed her forehead. More...

1960s hairstyles 1960s Hairstyles
The bubble, otherwise known as the bouffant hairstyle, came into fashion. The hair was clipped shorter at the bottom and became longer as you worked your way up. The longest section was in the crown and top area for added height. Everyone wanted added height in the 1960s. More...

1980s hair 1980s Hairstyles
Women's hairstyles in the 1980s were influenced by a variety of trends, including power suits, primetime dramas, and musical culture. The majority of hairstyles at this time emphasized volume and size, keeping with the decade's concern with wealth and influence. More...

History of the bob cut History of the Bob
The origin of this timeless, simple, and minimalist cut goes far back in history. Nowadays, the bob is ubiquitous in our society. The bob remains synonymous with refinement and the desire to be fashionable. The bob can be short, long, thinned out, tousled, with bangs, asymmetrical, ... More...

Vintage hair ad Vintage Hair Commercials - Videos
Watch videos and learn about hair products from the past and how they were advertised on television. These hair commercials offer an interesting insight into shampoos, gels, hair colors, hair sprays, and more from bygone eras. A great source for vintage hairstyles as well! More...

Vintage hair ad Vintage Hair Ads
A collection of hair advertisements from old hair and fashion magazines. Retro advertising for hair care products. Old ads for Firm N' Gentle Wave, Wavecrepe, Roux Hair Color Shampoo, Roux Fanci-Full, La Maur Bone Marrow, ... More...

Warm iron pin curl The Warm Iron Pin Curl
How to create 1940s pin curls with the original warm iron technique. The finished effect is similar to a croquignole marcel wave, yet the method is simple and speedy to execute. Since drying time is eliminated, a complete head can be turned out in less than an hour. More...

Heisei Era fashion Japanese Beauty Trends Transition in Heisei Era
Japan's Emperor Akihito abdicated, and his abdication marked the end of the Heisei era and the start of the Reiwa era. Shiseido has appointed a model to depict changing trends across 30 years of Heisei from a beauty perspective by utilizing findings in its long-term trend research. More...

Vintage hair book Books about Vintage Hairstyles
A selection of books about retro hair and vintage hairstyles. "Vintage Hair Styles of the 1940s: A Practical Guide", "Vintage Hairstyling: Retro Styles with Step-by-Step Techniques", "An Illustrated History of Hairstyles 1830-1930", "Create Vintage-Inspired Wedding Hairstyles", ... More...

Great Gatsby hair style How to do a Great Gatsby Style on a Short Angled Bob
Illustrated tutorial showing how to style a short angled bob into a Great Gatsby look. Start with the first side of the model’s head. Use the sharp end of your tail comb and draw a two-inch section vertically from behind the ear towards below the temple of the model. More...

Vintage French roll How to do a Modified Vintage French Roll
Tutorial for a modified vintage French roll. This is an easy to create up-style that suits most face shapes. A shiny and seamless surface contributes to the overall aesthetic pleasure of the combined French roll and rolled bangs. More...

Vintage up-style How to do a Three Roll Vintage Up-Style
This is a vintage up-style with a large hair accessory with lace that covers almost the entire plain of the side of the French roll. The lace covering a part of the face adds that enigmatic element, while steadfastly maintaining the feeling of elegance and flair. More...

Updo with vintage pin-up rolls How to Make an Up-Style with Vintage Pin-up rolls
Step-by-step for an updo with vintage pin-up rolls. The silhouette from the side and back is balanced. The curls at the back are long enough to cascade down the model's shoulders, while a hair accessory at the back adds a bit of spark to the back view. More...

Short hairstyle of the 1980s Eighties Feathering and Short Haircuts
The short haircuts in the eighties were a sight to behold. The clippers were used liberally as the backs were clipped up and close to the napes of the necks. Some necklines were carved in an arch with a slight, subtle point on each side of the neck. More...

1970s hair Evolution Revolution - 70s and 80s Hair
I am a child of the 70s and I have seen a lot of change happen. One of those being the different hairstyles from year to year. I don't know how we kept up, but if you look back to the 1970s and forward, you will see the most distinctive hairdos to ever be created. More...

Neo vintage hair Mack - Neo Vintage
Mack offers a new treasure trove of gems found through silky smooth lines, a vintage of deep-set finger waves, fortyish bulbous bangs with gathered curls, and masses of chaotic curls that set the air into an inspiring whirl of sophistication and nostalgia. More...

French retro hairstyle Matthieu Aussel - French Retro Styles
Inspired by the feminine looks of the 1940s, Matthieu Aussel presents his collection for fashionistas of today. Elaborate up-dos are rolled, curved, pinned, netted, and decorated with retro accessories. The styles are elegant, unique, and highly sophisticated. More...

Cleopatra hair The History of Hair Color
Through the centuries the color of the hair has been deemed important in varying eras and the meaning attached to the colors changed as time moved forward. There have been specific eras in which red hair carried social significance while in others blondes were more important. More...

Schwarzkopf 111 years of Schwarzkopf
More than 110 years ago, chemist Hans Schwarzkopf ran a small drugstore in Berlin. Today, Schwarzkopf covers all products in the categories of hair coloring, care, and styling. Thanks to its extraordinary growth over the years, Schwarzkopf ranks among the market leaders. More...

The Dressing of the Hair, Moustachios and Beard
Excerpts from "Chats on Costume" by G. Woolliscroft Rhead, 1906.
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