A New Slant for Short Hair

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Source: Modern Beauty Shop, January 1943

A.M. Casual for the Daytime, P.M. Sleek for Evening

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Source: Modern Beauty Shop, January 1943

Drene's Costume Coiffure of the Month: Winged Victory

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Source: American Hairdresser, November 1942

New Year Sparkle!

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Source: Modern Beauty Shop, January 1943


Here's a hairdo for the holiday party season. The secret is in the accessories.

"Easy Look"

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Source: Dell 1000 Hints - Your Hairdo, January 1958

Are you feminine?

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

Feature Feather-Cut Varations to Increase Your Revenue

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Source: American Hairdresser, April 1943

Patterned in Silver

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Source: Modern Beauty Shop, April 1943

Grey is a Fashion Color

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Source: Dell 1000 Hints - Your Hairdo, January 1958

Happy Thanksgiving!

I am thankful for all the people reading Beauty is a Thing of the Past and especially thankful for all the people who have been leaving comments. I read and appreciate each and every one of them, even if I don't respond.

All-Arounder

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Source: Modern Beauty Shop, April 1943

Popular Hair Styles for Men

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

Hair Sculpture for Flexibility

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Source: Modern Beauty Shop, April 1943

"One for All" Gold Trophy Coiffure

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Source: Modern Beauty Shop, April 1943

Member of the Beauticult of America

I love this image from Shorpy:
http://www.shorpy.com/node/7158?size=_original

From the description: Washington, D.C., circa 1926. "Marcel Beauty Shop, Connecticut Avenue." Member of the "Beauticult of America."

There are some beautiful Marcel displays in the shop window.

New Variations on an Old Theme

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Source: American Hairdresser, June 1946

Pin Curls and How to Set Them

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Source: A Girl and Her Hair, 1947

To Try Your Skills

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Source: Dell 1000 Hints - Your Hairdo, January 1958