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How to Handle Long Hair -- Recreating Glamorous 1950s Hairstyles
Originally published in 1954, this rare book contains detailed instructions and illustrations for recreating the glamorous, movie-star long hairstyles of the 1950s. Short hair styles were all the rage in the 1950s, so hairstyle instruction books specifically for long hair are hard to find. Eleven styles are detailed in this book (using only one setting) including the Grecian 1, Grecian 2, Tiara, the Portrait, Modern Whistler's Mother, Pony Tail and Variations, Undulation, Miss Muffin, Christian Dior Chignon, Flight, and Everyman's Dreamgirl. This book will teach you everything from setting the hair to the comb out to specific illustrations and text instructions for creating each style -- and all hairstyles show the style from many views (back, front, sides) to further assist in the authentic recreation. Whether you need a glamorous style for your wedding, prom or special event -- this book has it. Sample hairstyles and illustration images are shown at the top of this page.
63 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1954
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June 20, 2013
When I NEEDED a retro hairstyle, I couldn't find a book available(before GR, sadly), and I've always adored old Hollywood glamour, intricate hairstyles and the elegance that seems to amplify a hairstyle with a bit of retro flare. Now that my hair is uncommonly long, a bit more of the elaborate(high built) styles are available for me to try. This was a great starting point for me, instead of seeking dye-kits, and other damaging styles that seem to be the thing of the day.
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