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Sunday, March 28, 2010

On the Alert


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Source: American Hairdresser, November 1942

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Melodic Waves



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Source: American Hairdresser, November 1942

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Saturday, March 13, 2010

4 Ways to Wear it Short!








Styles are:
War Worker
Woman in Uniform
Home-Maker
White-Collar Girl

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Source: Modern Beauty Shop, January 1943

Friday, March 12, 2010

Smooth Flattery!




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Source: Modern Beauty Shop, January 1943

I just love that shot of the back of the head.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Start a Brush-up Course in Your Salon



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Source: American Hairdresser, November 1942

I love the first pic with 2 brushes.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Do You Neck?

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Source: How to Find Your Man by Joe Bonomo, 1954

When I was buying makeup for my wedding, the woman who was helping me told me that she'd seen many brides whose faces were different colors than their necks in their wedding photos. Don't let it happen to you! You should never ignore your neck when doing your makeup.

It's also a common saying that a woman's neck shows her true age. Looks like Bonomo knew this in 1954.

And mmmm.... layer cake.

Long Trim



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Source: Practice and Science of Standard Barbering, ⓒ 1938-1958

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Principles of Men's Hair Styling


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Source: Practice and Science of Standard Barbering, ⓒ 1938-1958

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

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