Creating a Coiffure

A "modern" adaptation of the Grecian style of hairstyle - with an ostrich feather.

CREATING A COIFFURE - British Pathe

A Simple Coiffure

A simple coiffure from the teens or early '20s for long hair.


A SIMPLE COIFFURE - British Pathe

Link: 1911 Women's Hair

Hair lessons and advice from Girls Own Paper and Woman's magazine, 1911

New York Public Library

NYPL Digital Scans on Hairstyles

Another awesome source for hairstyles.

Some of my favorites:

Hairstyles for teenage girls

Classic coiffure ; Bridal coif

Bride’s veil, new coiffure

Evening coiffure -- back and front

Head-dresses in the latest styles

Coiffures de mariées

She Bobbed Her Hair! The Story of Irene Castle

Irene Castle bobbed her hair before it became a flapper trend. She is credited it starting the trend in America. Since this was written in the 30's about a hair style popular in the 20's that Irene Castle had in the 10's, this post is unique in having 3 different decade tags. 

(Click on the images to enlarge.)

Source: Modern Beauty Shop, May 1939