Written by Lauren Rennells, this book offers a fresh approach to creating popular vintage hairstyles. With easy to follow technique and useful style tips, the author takes the reader on a journey through time aimed at recreating the most popular looks of the past. Intended to be a fun to read how-to book, “Vintage Hairstyling” is just that. Colorful pictures and interesting facts make the book a useful tool in creating a look and an ideal addition to any collection of coffee table books.
Basic Elements, Pin Curls, & More
Starting with basic elements on building certain hairstyles, the book then addresses specific techniques, such as the pin curl, which is paramount in creating most vintage hairstyles. Fingerwaves, pompadours, Marcel waves, and victory rolls are a few more curl techniques that can be created to make your hairstyle look authentically vintage.
Once you’ve got the basics down, it’s time to move on to the creation of many of the most popular vintage hairstyles. Broken down by hair length and textures, the author makes it easy for every reader to find the ideal style for their hair type. There are even makeup tips to complete your vintage look as well as ideas on accessories and fashion.
Hollywood Glamour and the Most Popular Styles
Throughout the book, many of Hollywood’s most famous leading ladies appear to demonstrate some of the finest vintage hairstyles ever created. Fashion icons like Rita Hayworth, Marilyn Monroe, and Elizabeth Taylor show off their style and demonstrate the best in vintage looks. Following the styles set by these icons, the author allows readers to mimic these well known looks easily.
From the retro bob made famous in the 1920s and 30s to the well known finger waves Greta Garbo often wore, vintage hair styles can be fun and easy to create with this book. Pinup girl styles Marilyn Monroe was known for and the updo made famous in the 1940s are explained in a fun and easy to read way in “Vintage Hairstyling: Retro Styles with Step by Step Techniques”. With proper techniques, anyone can create a vintage look for a special occasion or for everyday looks that are sure to turn heads.
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