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Source: American Hairdresser, January 1948
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Corrective Manicures for Problem Nails
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Source: Modern Beauty Shop, November 1951
Trouble Corner: January 1948
Problem: In applying mascara, should it be brushed with or against the growth of the eyebrows?
Answer: To avoid the brush marks on the skin, mascara on the skin, mascara should be applied against the growth of the eyebrows.
Source: American Hairdresser, January 1948
Of Long Tresses... and Dresses
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Source: American Hairdresser, January 1948Candlelight Allure
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Source: American Hairdresser, January 1948I'm also putting this under the "hats" tag because of all the interesting headwear.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Snip... Snip... for Modern Shorter Styles
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Source: M0dern Beauty Shop, September 1941
Monday, September 22, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Admin post: Visitors
Where do the visitors to this site come from? Apparently, all over the world:
(Stats courtesy of sitemeter.com)
Pretty neat. I hope they keep coming.
There are still plenty of articles that I haven't scanned in yet, so expect more posts soon.
The Fashion Section Style
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Source: American Hairdresser, January 1935
Thursday, September 18, 2008
As the Hat Goes... So Goes the Hair!
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Source: Modern Beauty Shop, September 1941
Foundation Technic for Off-the-Neck Styles
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Source: American Hairdresser, August 1942
Thursday, September 4, 2008
How to Vary Settings for Specific Effects
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Source: American Hairdresser Beauty Shop Compendium 9th Edition