Book on vintage hairstyling

[Midge]

I don't know if you know about this book...
Vintage Hairstyling by Lauren Rennels
I saw it in the vintage shop in Denver on my holiday, but orderd it through the website when I was back, since I had feared it would be a bit too heavy for my luggage.
It has arrived now, and I think it's great. It shows all the basics first, especially different curling techniques, and then there are beautiful step-by-step instructions on how to re-create loads of different vintage styles, with pictures etc. It's certainly worth the money and has inspired me to try some new things. I want to do "more" with my hair, but find current/modern ideas in magazines etc. not very satisfying. Even if one doesn't want to do a full-blown vintage style, I think there's lots of inspiration and ideas in there.
There is also a book on vintage make-up coming by the same author. Retro Makeup.

Karin

 

[Sky Ranch Vintage]

Thanks Midge! I have multiple books on the subject, but being a stylist I am always looking for more. I will certainly take a look

 

[Midge]

I think it's a good book for someone who hasn't much of an idea how to do these styles, and not the biggest experience in hairstyling anyway (though I've dabbled around with heat curlers and a curling iron every now and then over the years). The author has a blog too, which I find interesting, I've been reading through some back entries.

Karin

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Thanks for sharing a fun book with us!
You never know when one of us may need these instructions!

 

[Midge]

I gave it a first shot today... the book made me go and buy all sorts of hair supplies yesterday. Rolled the better part of the day. It'll be interesting to see how much of it will be left tomorrow morning :duh:.

Karin

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

I have that book too - in fact, the hairstyle in my user pic <------- is the "1950s housewife" style from the book. A friend followed the instructions when she set and styled it. Not sure that it's suitable for doing housework but it works for me!

Nicole

 

[Midge]

I had a good laugh when I read the name of that style :bouncy:. It certainly looks great on you! It's not so easy to do something oneself, but I want to try some more. The curlers certainly worked.

Karin

 

[pauline]

We will be waiting for some photos Midge.

 

[Midge]

I'm still experimenting :bouncy:. It's not so easy when you do it on yourself... but I will get there!

Karin

 

[alexfleming9]

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