How to do vintage hairstyles?

crinolinegirl

crinolinegirl

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I want to start wearing my hair "vintage" when I attend the fairs but have no idea how. Does anyone know of any sites that give instructions on how to do late 50s- early 60s "updos" like beehives, french twists, etc.
My hair is long and VERY thick (with a tendancy to frizz) so I like tied back hairstyles like these:
<a href="http://www.hairarchives.com/private/archive2/beehive/beehive.htm">Beehive</a>
<a href="http://www.hairarchives.com/private/archive2/frenchtwist/french.htm">French Twists</a>

I've got vintage hairstyling stuff that was my mum's in the 60's (old big rollers, metal straightening comb that goes on the oven) and even a vintage hair dryer with the hood (still works!). Got the tools, just need the instructions! :)

Lei
 
Thanks Paul for the info! I need explicit instructions though as i'm clueless when it comes to these things:BAGUSE: I just wear my hair in a bun all the time as I don't know how to handle my hair.

Lei
 
Lei, this is a very easy one if your hair is long, and it works especially well if your hair is thick.
It's not technically a vintage style, but it gives a great look.

Pull your hair back into a pony tail at the nape of your neck and secure with an elastic.
(a covered elastic works best as they allow the hair to slide)

Just above the elastic, with your fingers split your hair in half to create a small hole or separation.

Lift up your pony tail and push it end first through the
separation from the top of your hair and pull it all the way
through.

That action will make your hair on the sides of your head twist upwards into a nice roll,
all the way to the elastic.
It works the best with thick hair.

You can leave the pony tail down or twist it into a bun or knot.

It's very quick and easy to do, literally seconds.
You don't even need a mirror.
I hope I've explained it well enough to be understandable. :)
 
Ooh, glad you started this thread. I am interested in this too.

I will check out these links myself.

I have a beautiful old pink Pifco handheld hairdryer.

It's in the box and the lady in the picture is sooooo lovely and 60's!

When I use it I feel like an original 60's Sindy doll!
:spin:
 
Lei, are you unwell? you didnt get shingles did you? With regards to the hair, I have worn the marilyn monroe hairdo for years and its great with thick hair, holds the curls from the rollers better. Obviously if your hair is long, it wont look like the monroe style but with the rollers in your hair then softly brushed out and parted on the side, you can easily get a real 40's look without too much trouble.
kelly
 
Don't think I have shingles, I don't see any spots. It's just a fever that just won't quite :(

I have to wash my hair tomorrow morning so I'll put my big rollers in tomorrow night and then have a play with my hair on Sunday. I may sit under my vintage dryer so that my hair is perfectly dry without the frizz.

Lei
 
well....l could give you written instructions...!!..as a fully trained hairdresser, when l quailifed back in the dark ages...and our exams aback then were very strict, we had to do marcel waves, maggie thatcher styles rock hard with back combing, and a stylist HAD to be able to do french pleats and curls, and put hair up... we had to set hair just using pin curls and grips by way of method...!!!

nowadays l only set or do my own hair, but l luxuriate at the stylists for a colour and cut for an hour or three.......and hate to pay their prices, but l do still get trade prices at the wholesaler as l am qualified., so cheap shampoo etc...so thats a bonus lve kept on after the 5 years hard work...

so pose them there questions...if l can help l'm only too happy to!
 
I think that "teaching books written by experts sometime leave that all important thing out making it hard recreate what ever.

Originally posted by sarasattic
well....l could give you written instructions...!!..as a fully trained hairdresser,
so pose them there questions...if l can help l'm only too happy to!
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I think you learn more by talking to people who knows what they are doing from first hand experience!.


Do you have the time and the courage to wear a 40's hair style?. You probability have the right dresses in your collection.


<img border="1" src="http://www.elegant-lady.me.uk/jan47_1.jpg" width="267" height="391">


Also I am told Revlon do the correct shade of makeup for the era.:hiya:
Will we see a new look Harriet over the coming weeks?. Full vintage! LOL:USETHUMBUP:
 
[paul..l am confused ...does that mean written help would be of no use? as talking to me on the net would be the same!! LOL
 
Sorry Sara
Re reading my post it could have phrased it a lot better :-
Writhen help or talking in person to someone like yourself, who is trained and very experienced is invaluable, always the best way to learn. In short you know how to do it right, what can go wrong etc.
What I have found in the past with craft books, the author might be a expert in the field no question but they sometimes leave out things which they think is obvious or they think is simple. Possibly to make the book read better which can make the difference between success and disaster, or they use a good product which work in conjunction with other and you cannot get hold off it . With books can get a certain way but not always the full way! .
Computer book are really bad for mistakes with a simple , or . or ' missed out can take hours to correct (Proof readers fault).
Please forgive my mistake and hopefully I have set the record straight Paul.
 
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