Show us your hair do's.... [Archive]

Vanessa

12-03-2005, 07:15 PM

Alright. . .somebody's got to have a halfway decent picture of their hair. If I can post my mug here, you can too. :rolleyes:

Here's how mine started:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/vessangel/pincurls.jpg

Pincurls set the night before and allowed to dry completely, no setting lotion.

During the day:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/vessangel/c4939a0d.jpg

I took out the front side curls and fluffed them out & hair sprayed it to death. . .then rolled them up, leaving the back pincurls up and tucked underneath the hat.

That night:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/vessangel/IMG_3983.jpg

Took the rest of pin curls down, more hairspray, more teasing. . .then combed the hair up smoothly to the crown and pushed combs in to hold it. Then artfully arrange curls on top and pinned & sprayed some more. (Addi did all the artful arranging - she did a great job! Ask her to do your hair, too. ;) )

decodoll

12-03-2005, 07:43 PM

sorry...no wonderful hair pictures, just a question. How did you manage the pincurls in your long hair! I always thought your hair had to be on the medium to shorter side to do them. When I try them, I make a complete mess no matter what length my hair is at the time!

Vanessa

12-03-2005, 09:07 PM

Grab the hair right near the scalp and curl around finger from root to tip. The biggest mistake I made when I first started doing pin curls was to try and do them like a hot roller & roll them from the end towards the scalp.

decodoll

12-03-2005, 09:33 PM

Thanks! I'll have to give it a try tomorrow. If I'm successful, then I'll take pics for the thread. :)

ITG

12-04-2005, 07:05 PM

Yeah, it looks great. I've tried it from the scalp and wrapping it around my finger...very hard to do. But I have layered hair and that might be why. Vanessa, is your hair layered? Have you had to practice a lot to do the pin curls so well?

Vanessa

12-04-2005, 08:12 PM

ITG: My hair is all one length, about 6-8 inches past my shoulders. I don't really practice per se, I just do my hair up in curls a lot so I've had to get good at it. [huh] The more you do it, the neater it gets over time. I don't even need a mirror most times now.

Now - who else has a picture to post, hmm?

ITG

12-08-2005, 08:07 PM

Do you do your curls when your hair is wet, dry, or almost dry?

Naama

12-09-2005, 04:07 AM

That night:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/vessangel/IMG_3983.jpg

I know, it doesn't really has to do much with hair, but well in some way it does. Do you wear fake lashes on that photograph or do you have a great mascara or just great lashes? By the way, your hair looks great on this too! And your haircolour is great!

Naama

Vanessa

12-09-2005, 04:52 AM

ITG: It all depends on how much time I have & how long I need the curl. For the best set & the most long-lasting curl, I use foam rollers with just-got-out-of-the-shower hair. It sometimes may take up to a day or more to dry, but I can get a good 3-4 days of pre-frizz curl. (And sometimes I look like Shirley Temple the first day :rolleyes: ) I'm going to invest in a cap hair dryer to speed the process up. Pin curled hair usually only works for a day or so.

Naama: Those are most definitely fake eyelashes and thanks.

But gosh, :o enough about me. . .I want to see your hair pictures.

maisie

12-12-2005, 08:11 AM

I can't do pin curls, no matter how hard I try! This may be because my hair is thick, or layered, or it may just be because it looks way to complecated!!!!:rolleyes: :)
So instead I use rollers, the ones you sleep in, and considering how thick my hair is, the curl can last up to 2-3 days. (Longer if I didn't spay SO much hairspray in it!!) I will see if I can post up a picture of me at a 1940's dance I went to earlier this year if anyone would like?

Kaela

12-12-2005, 06:31 PM

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=36201167&imageID=321081338&Mytoken=732CA852-548D-CC67-243B14FADDD6CFBB3093504
This one is just lazy done with a curling iron! but it's the best this style has ever turned out!
well, let's see if this image shows up!

Vanessa

12-12-2005, 06:38 PM

Maisie: Please post!

And Kaela: Your hair looks lovely - very flattering! Here's the pic:
http://myspace-338.vo.llnwd.net/00321/83/31/321081338_l.jpg

Kaela

12-12-2005, 06:42 PM

alright, I guess I'll just make you all click links!
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=36201167&imageID=307937535&Mytoken=9DF46CDA-B6AB-74C8-A0F012FBFCDE3F6D3352455
Ok, so that's of my hair set in pin curls, with a little spritz of setting lotion.

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=36201167&imageID=353156867&Mytoken=9DF46CDA-B6AB-74C8-A0F012FBFCDE3F6D3352455
The picture of my avatar is just from luck. My hair is naturally curly, so I crimp it while it's drying and put in a little setting lotion, and when I brush it out, as if magically, the waves all line up, and my hair looks just like the long haired movie stars of the 40s... like think, Veronica Lake. It's not easy to tell in that picture because it's blurry...
there's this, too.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=36201167&imageID=353155320

that's all for now!
Enjoy!

Vanessa

12-12-2005, 06:46 PM

Hi there Kaela! If you want to go back & edit your posts. . .here's how to post pictures:

-right click on picture, select properties.
-highlight & copy image 'location'
-click on the 5th button from the right in the "post a reply" toolbar - it's the little mountain/sun square
-paste image location & voila!
-Instant Pictures.

:)

Kaela

12-12-2005, 06:49 PM

Thanks, Vannessa!
I'm sort of computer lame..

What a fun thread!

Kaela

12-12-2005, 06:52 PM

here's the good pin curl one
http://photobucket.com/albums/c198/misslipstickvogue/Fedora%20Lounge%20pics/th_34_marloSmall.jpg

and the long hair waves
http://photobucket.com/albums/c198/misslipstickvogue/Fedora%20Lounge%20pics/th_grannyme.jpg
http://photobucket.com/albums/c198/misslipstickvogue/Fedora%20Lounge%20pics/th_starryeyed.jpg

Kaela

12-12-2005, 07:02 PM

Just one more view of the curling iron one.
http://photobucket.com/albums/c198/misslipstickvogue/Fedora%20Lounge%20pics/th_P1010019.jpg
http://photobucket.com/albums/c198/misslipstickvogue/Fedora%20Lounge%20pics/th_P1010021Small.jpg
I just part a small side section at a diagonal angle away from my face, and comb it up and out straight. Then I put bobby pins on either side of the section of hair, spray it on either side and roll it with the curling iron, tapering it so that the back part of the roll vanishes into the back of my head. I let the curl cool while I clip it temporarily up, then do the otherside. When I go back to the cool curl, I brush it out if necessary, or I"ll just wind it tighter around my finger and shape it better, then I put a bobby pin across the two pins on either side and if it's windy or I'll be runnin' around, I put a couple more on the inside of the roll!
And there you have it!
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c198/misslipstickvogue/Fedora%20Lounge%20pics/P1010034Small.jpg

Barbigirl

12-14-2005, 02:16 PM

Kaela's h-do ---It looks great! And thanks for the detailed description of how you did it. I will have to try that technique this weekend!

maisie

12-21-2005, 11:49 AM

A picture of my hair just before going to a 40's dance this summer (considering I had to camp that weekend I think it turned out alright!!:) ;) )

Vanessa

12-21-2005, 01:55 PM

What a great outfit - you look fabulous. The hair & the makeup just gel with the dress so well. Those curls are from pin curls, yes?

PrettySquareGal

12-21-2005, 04:23 PM

Those styles are just so stunning. Do you always need bobby pins and setting lotions/sprays, or can you use one without the other, or none at all?

Plum

12-21-2005, 06:03 PM

Maisie, you look absolutely stunning! You hair, the color of your dress, the lipstick - it's perfect!

swinggal

12-29-2005, 08:51 AM

Great dos ladies.

The thing with pin curls is that you really do have to practice to get good at doing them. It's a bit like piano - your fingers become nimbler over time. Ihad it down to afine art a while back then got lazy and started using foam rollers again...now I have toattune my fingers again. Here is a pic of past do of mine. I'll add some more as i find them

fridaynightgirl

12-29-2005, 09:59 AM

Oh wow - what a great picture! These are fantastic! Makes me wonder why I haven't stumbled on this before!

Steve27752

12-29-2005, 11:46 AM

I remember the days when I had hair!
Steve :D

fridaynightgirl

12-30-2005, 06:54 AM

Swingal, those are GREAT pictures! How did you get the barrel rolls to stay in your hair? (I said I would be asking lots of questions! *grin*) Did you use bobby pins?

Does anybody have pictures of updo's that they will share? These are great! Keep 'em coming!

ChorusGirl

12-30-2005, 11:29 AM

Thanks for sharing all of your pretty pictures gals! I need to do my hair more often. I can still never get it smooth enough. I'm hoping the round boar-bristle brush I just bought will help with that. I'll post photos after I find time to practice! Hopefully I can practice this week cause I've got a dance on the 7th and I want to look good... ;)

I second that... keep the pics coming!

Addi :)

maisie

12-30-2005, 12:59 PM

What a great outfit - you look fabulous. The hair & the makeup just gel with the dress so well. Those curls are from pin curls, yes?

Thanks for all the great comments!! You all look great as well!
I didn't use pin curls for my hair (my hair is way too think to even think about trying, it would probably take all day!!) So I use the rollers you sleep in, and the curl lasts for about 2-3 days, depending on how curly you like you hair to be!:)

FedoraGirl

12-31-2005, 09:32 AM

i love the pictures! everyone looks so beautiful!

i curled just the lower ends of the hair, but my avatar shows the first time i did pincurls in years; since my grandma first showed me. she has very short hair. mine is getting just past my shoulders now so i've found the technique of beginning the rolling at the base of my finger held near the scalp worked well when i do the whole length of hair.

RetroModelSari

01-02-2006, 06:28 AM

Wow! Everyones hair is so well-done!!! I?Ç¬¥m getting green with envy!!! I hope my styling improves more when I got my "1940s Hairstyling" book. I can?Ç¬¥t wait to try new styles!!!;)

CherryRed

01-04-2006, 01:09 PM

Ok, I found one of me. Not the best since I took it myself, in the mirror.:rolleyes:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/sweetndeadly/me1.jpg

Naama

01-05-2006, 05:31 AM

Cherry Red, the picture itself looks bad, but you and your hair looks good ;)

Naama

Lauren

01-05-2006, 08:59 AM

Wow! CherryRed, you look like a redhead Jean Harlow! Very pretty!

CherryRed

01-05-2006, 09:04 AM

Thanks Naama and Lauren.:)

rubyredlocks

01-05-2006, 04:29 PM

Cherryred-Wow,how stunning! Lady,color,and style. Nice to put a face with the name.

magneto

01-05-2006, 05:57 PM

Ok, I found one of me. Not the best since I took it myself, in the mirror.:rolleyes:

Agreed, your hair is fabulous! Did you use rollers?

CherryRed

01-07-2006, 08:18 AM

Yes, foam rollers. I get tighter curls when I use pincurls.

millinerymiss

01-09-2006, 04:31 PM

I am a lot older than you all and You like just like I remember my mother and her friends doing their hair. The pincurls were always done wet and slept on after they were wrapped with a scarf. Setting lotion was not used until the fifties and it sometimes turned out gooey. Have any of you ever done rag curls. You just use strips of a ripped up cloth and roll the hair like a curler and tie the ends. It gives you a full curly almost frizzy look. My mother used to do my hair this way before sponge curlers were invented. :cool2:

Crookshanks

01-11-2006, 02:32 AM

Millenerymiss: Yes I've done rag curls and as you say it came out a bit frizzy, don't know why. It's probably hard work getting nice curls, as it is with all the different curling methods and I'm certainly not a curling guru yet, but I like the easy part when you just tie the cloth ends together to a knot. That's a plus. Would recommend this method as a cheap alternative and instead of using fabric you can use kitchen paper/kitchen tissue. :)

RetroModelSari

01-11-2006, 02:45 AM

SwingTime

01-11-2006, 03:08 AM

Ah ladies.. you all look just grand! I have to share with you gals that doing those beautiful hair do's from the 1930s-1940s and even from the 50s are a great task not only how to position the pincurls or rollers just to get that certain look but it sure is a pain for the fingers and arms but the result just speaks for it self!

Rhodora

humblestumble

01-12-2006, 12:28 PM

I don't do this very often, but my motivation lacks usually, that and I have to massage almost every other day (days when I HAVE to have my hair up and out of the way) But I sometimes do a woman's pompador with a ponytail. It's similar to the other tutorial posted in a another post, but I didn't know about that when I made mine.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/atomicfairy/pomp.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/mclittledrink/ponypomptut.html

BettyValentine

01-12-2006, 11:35 PM

humblestumble

01-12-2006, 11:42 PM

Thanks :) I love playing with my camera :D

BettyValentine

01-13-2006, 12:00 AM

This is one of mine. A friend did it for me. It started with hot rollers and then later she put the back up and made the rolls by sweeping little pieces into the roll one at a time until they all added up to two big rolls.

http://www.bettyvalentine.com/images/sloanedots02.jpg

BV- forgive the severe, craggy expression. The photographer didn't like smiley and wanted me to look angry. (I had trouble not smiling for that long.)

humblestumble

01-13-2006, 12:17 AM

ooh! I love it!

ITG

01-14-2006, 08:18 PM

I wanna contribute some photos of my hair, too...

Here I had used small rollers and worn them over night. Afterwards I just pinned them all in place and I was done!
http://us.a2.yahoofs.com/groups/g_13046708/3dd8/__sr_/c758.jpg?grYsRxDBUmL9UbEu

Here I was using my curling iron to do on roll in the front and two at the sides. For the hair in the back I used one of those foam rolls and rolled my hair around it and pinned it afterwards.
http://us.a2.yahoofs.com/groups/g_13046708/7b1a/__sr_/5398.jpg?grYsRxDBIHycqYZP
Hmm, the links on my end aren't working. I'd really like to see the pics though.

Lauren

01-17-2006, 05:17 PM

http://www.shopbluemagnolia.com/hair.jpg
Not the most flatterning picture, but you get the general idea.

humblestumble

01-18-2006, 01:25 AM

pretty! It doesnt even look like you have any kind of "product" in it, do you?

Vanessa

01-18-2006, 06:33 AM

Great pic, Lauren. Did you set your hair before styling?

Matt Deckard

01-18-2006, 07:18 AM

Great pic, Lauren. Did you set your hair before styling?

What she said... except for the last part.

Lauren

01-18-2006, 09:01 AM

Nope. Just hairspray. I spray it lightly to keep the flyaways in place when I roll it. Just a mist, then smooth it into place with my hand, then roll it and spray it again. It stayed all day, and that's a tough feat for my fine hair :)

Thanks to Vanessa for teaching me the art of rolling!

CherryBombRock

01-24-2006, 09:25 AM

I love the effect pincurls give, I wish my hair was long enough to even attempt rolls!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c324/CherryBombRock/Ebay/Copyofme01.jpg

The day after it went into really nice waves as well!

Novella

01-30-2006, 09:08 PM

My first attempt at pincurls (and my first post here!)

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/7378/dec92005moi0081ie.jpg

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/9629/dec92005moi0070zu.jpg

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/6552/dec92005moi0178cr.jpg

Lauren

01-31-2006, 09:02 AM

Very Veronica Lake! Welcome to the lounge!

Here's my hair from last saturday night. I put in sponge rollers, but they mostly fell out by the end of the day, so this was a combination sponge rollers, curling iron, and lots and lots of hairspray and pins!
http://www.shopbluemagnolia.com/images/race13.jpg
Photograph taken by the fabulous Matt Deckard.

Ms.Casino

01-31-2006, 09:23 AM

Lauren, all that work was worth it, it looks lovely. Stunning dress by the way.

Vanessa

01-31-2006, 09:27 AM

V I put in sponge rollers, but they mostly fell out by the end of the day, so this was a combination sponge rollers, curling iron, and lots and lots of hairspray and pins!

Lots and lots and lots and lots and lots of hairspray.

Lauren

01-31-2006, 09:44 AM

note to self: DON'T put the comb in your mouth that you were wearing the previous day with a vintage hairstyle.

Thanks :)

Vanessa

01-31-2006, 10:22 AM

Especially in public - because you'll then spit it out on the floor and go "GAH!"

kizarny

02-02-2006, 08:29 AM

Hot Roller Heaven for me. I've since cut about 18 inches off of my hair. It's been a pleasure looking at your pictures and reading how you accomplished your gorgeous looks. I can't wait to try pincurls again (the last time was a not exactly a roaring success. I have my fingers crossed that this picture thing will work. If it doesn't, it's just a larger version of my avatar.

Jody

http://www.sonicchocolate.com/Jody.jpg

Maria

02-26-2006, 05:38 PM

I love all the pictures you girls posted here! Everyone's hair looks so beautiful!!!

I found some pictures of me, but they're not the best ones, since I took them myself...

5 months ago I had my hair cut like Clara Bow's.
http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/5826/imag00431s3or.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

My hair is now shoulder length, and I often make pin curls, using pretty much the same method as Vanessa (lovely hair you have Vanessa, by the way :)
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/2828/cabelo8bo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

A 1940's inspired hairdo :)
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/2561/imag0091bs0sp.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The first time I attempted to make marcel waves, two years ago or so... I had to use a lot of setting lotion, for I didn't know the right way to make the waves.
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/3421/tete2s8hq.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Too bad I don't have any picture of me with 'real' marcel waves... But here (http://www.vividinfinity.com/fingerwave/fwpage3.html) is a nice tutorial on how to make marcel waves :)

ITG

02-26-2006, 05:49 PM

Awesome hair! Your face in the one with the 1940s style reminds me of Lisa Marie Presley.

Dixon's Dame

02-27-2006, 01:14 PM

I actually went to get my hair cut today and told my hairdresser that I want to be able to do my hair up in 1940's styles. And she got all excited. She loves the 1940's she says! She watches just about nothing but those movies, studies the fashion and hair styles and everything. How about that? Here I was thinking I'd get laughed at but instead she thinks it's a grand idea. And as she's studying my hair, she goes, "Have you ever seen the movie Laura?" Silly question! So she says, "Well, you've got the right kind of hair, so if you want, I can cut it so that when it's a longer you can do Gene Tierney's hairstyles from that movie." Cool!!! She said later this year, when I've got a couple more inches on the length she'll show me how to do stuff.

In the meantime, I did my first pincurls the other night... I can see that's going to take a lot of practice! My problem is more figuring out what to do after you've got the pile of curls... how do you get it to sweep up just so? I know, practice practice practice and keep reading up on how you all are doing it until something clicks! I'll get there! If I turn out something halfway decent, even with my hair short like it is now, I'll post a picture here.

In the meantime, I'll just admire all of you who can turn out such awesome hairstyles!

Von Dee

03-09-2006, 08:38 PM

I wanna contribute some photos of my hair, too...

Here I had used small rollers and worn them over night. Afterwards I just pinned them all in place and I was done!
http://us.a2.yahoofs.com/groups/g_13046708/3dd8/__sr_/c758.jpg?grYsRxDBUmL9UbEu

Here I was using my curling iron to do on roll in the front and two at the sides. For the hair in the back I used one of those foam rolls and rolled my hair around it and pinned it afterwards.
http://us.a2.yahoofs.com/groups/g_13046708/7b1a/__sr_/5398.jpg?grYsRxDBIHycqYZPOMG, Sari... I missed seeing your face. How are ya dollface? I hope your good!' Well since I'm not on myspace any longer, maybe we keep chat on here from time to time, Keep in touch, & hey if you see Kat, pull her hair for me... haha... Luv ya!

mysterygal

03-09-2006, 08:48 PM

cherrypinupgal

03-09-2006, 09:56 PM

I have been inspired to give pin curls another whirl. My mother used to pin curl my hair all the time when I was growing up...I should have paid better attention!

Vanessa

03-10-2006, 07:58 AM

Nora Charles

03-10-2006, 05:45 PM

You've been blessed to find a vintage-minded hairstylist. And don't forget the pictures!

You are blessed! I asked my hairdresser if she would do my hair in pincurls just so I could see once what it should look like, and she looked at me like I had asked her to shave my head! She said that if wanted to book that appointment, she would be out of the country!

I did talk her into showing me one, so I could see, and I definetly have my work cut out for me! Although she did show me how to do a finger wave and that looked great on my shorter layered hair. Oh well...practice, practice patience!

mysterygal

03-10-2006, 08:13 PM

it looks like a lot of patience is needed!

Maria

03-17-2006, 11:11 AM

Maria, your red hair is gorgeous!
I've tried rag curls on my oldest girl (I'm glad she doesn't mind being the guinea pig!) I got halfway through with her hair and gave up...this thread is good cause it'll get me motivated again!...a friend of mine did that with her daughter's hair and it turned out beautiful, I wish I had a picture of it to show you!

Thank you very much, Mysterygal! :)
Try rag curls again on your oldest girl, and show us the pictures, I'd love to see them!

And Dixon's Dame, you're SO lucky to have (as Vanessa said) a vintage-minded hairstylist! I wish mine were vintage-minded too, but he's not (he actualy told me the other day that he loves those bizarre 1980's hairstyles :confused:)

ITG

03-18-2006, 09:25 PM

I just tried a new stylist yesterday. I asked her if she does 40s styles. She doesn't but another girl in the shop does and specializes in fingerwaves and she can do rolls and pincurls to boot. I may have to splurge one day try for a fun style.

Barbigirl

03-19-2006, 10:11 PM

so check it out.....I was goofing around with the hot rollers and and trying to figure out what to do with with hair for this hat in my avatar. Suggestions for more defined rolls? I tried to squash up a nylon knee hi with some of my hair in it but it didn't work well for me. I ended up putting a baby hair pin on the ends then using it as a mini curler.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/Barbidonovan/c8a4aaae.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/Barbidonovan/e78ee342.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/Barbidonovan/08aa8c91.jpg

Dang my hair looks so redish????

ITG

03-19-2006, 11:00 PM

Looks good to me! For tighter rolls try rolling it wet and then drying the rest of your hair. That worked well once for me. But I really like how you have it styled there.

Barbigirl

03-20-2006, 05:29 AM

Looks good to me! For tighter rolls try rolling it wet and then drying the rest of your hair. That worked well once for me. But I really like how you have it styled there.

OH! Thanks, that's a good idea, I need to pick up some other kinds of hair product to attempt a smoother look. I will try again next weekend, seems I have zero time during the week.

mysterygal

03-21-2006, 04:12 PM

Skari Spice

03-21-2006, 04:18 PM

I found some pictures of me, but they're not the best ones, since I took them myself...

http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/3421/tete2s8hq.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Ack, Maria! You're gorgeous!! I especially love the last photo above. Thanks for sharing! I'm envious! :)

~Kari

Barbigirl

03-21-2006, 05:36 PM

Barbigirl...I also think your hair looks great. Your hair looks like the kind that curls easily....mine is so straight, I'll curl it and a half hour later it's flat. I guess the cure for it is to goo it up...I"m wondering though...if there's something out there that holds the curl yet lets the hair have that 'touchable' look

My hair is naturally wavy and it does curl well initially but then it relaxes quickly (Seattle moisture perhaps?) But I tried this once and I will try it again soon. I had put some curling gel in it then let it dry. Then I had this sculpting wax stuff that I used to use when my hair was really short. (I will have to look for what kind) So, then I put the hot rollers in and when they came out, the curl lasted for 2 days!

Irena

03-21-2006, 07:17 PM

Hello!

Does anyone have ideas or pictures of 30s or 40s hair that isn't short and doesn't involve many rolls? My hair is a couple of inches past my shoulders, and takes a curl pretty well. I very picky about how I do my hair - I think I prefer to have it up off of my neck. I'd appreciate the help.

Irena

Dis

03-21-2006, 08:47 PM

My hair is literally four feet long and thick. I would love to come up with a vintage looking style that is not school marmish. Anyone have any ideas?

TheSwingingBee

04-05-2006, 01:40 PM

I have pretty short hair with "bettie" bangs, and I'm thinking about growing all of it out, it's really, really layered right now, and the front is way longer than the back. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on what I can do while it grows out. Or a good tute for finger waves.

mysterygal

04-05-2006, 01:48 PM

growing bangs out is a pain! believe me I know from personal experience! I've always waited until my bangs were getting into my eyes before worrying about what to do with them...when they get to that point, invest in some cuye headbands and hair clips....your gonna be stuck wearing your hair up for awhile until you can actually do something with them, so hopefully your hair grows fast!

Tin Pan Sally

04-06-2006, 10:17 PM

You gals are so gorgeous, I hesitate to post anything here. Oh well, I'm just here to make you all look good. :o

http://ourworld.cs.com/SallyALockhart/images/05flowersnood.JPG
Up-do

http://ourworld.cs.com/SallyALockhart/images/06HAIRFLOWER.JPG
The typical hair flower (yawn) worn with vintage crystal rhinestone screw-back earrings and vintage brass button bolero.

This looked better before I'd been out in the wind, but you get the idea. I'm wearing an inherited mink stole w/matching clip-on earrings.
http://ourworld.cs.com/SallyALockhart/images/MinkNov05.jpg

humblestumble

04-06-2006, 11:44 PM

Beautiful! ;)

Im going to be having a friend over soon to redo my hair retro/ vintage style, and also I'm bleaching a stripe (like rogue from xmen) cant wait to see how it turns out! And I'll be posting the results ;)

V For Vixen

04-07-2006, 01:48 AM

Sally - you look tremendous!!

Love that little flowery snood!! Tooooo cute!

V
x

Vanessa

04-07-2006, 06:44 AM

Hi there. They're doing a show this month at my University (set in the late 30's & 40's) and I think I've been more excited about it then anyone in the cast. :D
Anyhow - they've asked me to do several of the actress' hair. Here's a few pictures from yesterday's hairstyle test-run.

Jenn's Hair Test (http://vessangel.myphotoalbum.com/view_album.php?set_albumName=album04)

MissQueenie

04-07-2006, 07:23 AM

Amazing work, Vanessa!

Tin Pan Sally

04-07-2006, 08:21 AM

Hi there. They're doing a show this month at my University (set in the late 30's & 40's) and I think I've been more excited about it then anyone in the cast. nyhow - they've asked me to do several of the actress' hair. Here's a few pictures from yesterday's hairstyle test-run.

Will you do mine? ;)

Maria

04-07-2006, 11:01 PM

Barbigirl, I envy your hair colour, it's so beatiful!!! And lovely curls, too :eusa_clap

And thank you very much Kari, I'm glad you like my pictures!!! =)

Barbigirl

04-08-2006, 10:08 AM

Barbigirl, I envy your hair colour, it's so beatiful!!! And lovely curls, too :eusa_clap

Gosh thanks :) Sweet of you to say, I wish it was natural. I was very blonde to my mid 20s.

I go in and tell the color girl to make it look like a natural match to my eyebrows. And make sure she overs ALL the gray!

betty_cherry

04-10-2006, 03:37 AM

Hello,

Here's my first attemt at rolls. A little more practice needed methinks!

I also invested in a "rat" to do a hollywood roll :D

http://www.non-descript.co.uk/chilli/rolls.jpg

mandolynn

04-10-2006, 05:55 AM

I tried rolling for the first time yesterday, and I did a horrible job at it. Does anyone have any tips? I looked at the nocturne site and read the instructions and I did alright, but my roll was so um...lumpy. :(

I also have short-ish hair (it's between my chin and shoulders, but almost to my shoulders. My hair's no longer the length it was in my avatar, which was a big mistake :(), could that have been the problem?

oh and ps. I'm new. Hi! All of you gals' hair looks so lovely, I'm so jealous :D.

Vanessa

04-10-2006, 07:04 AM

I tried rolling for the first time yesterday, and I did a horrible job at it. Does anyone have any tips? I looked at the nocturne site and read the instructions and I did alright, but my roll was so um...lumpy. :(

Make liberal use of anything that is round when doing hair - toilet paper rolls, hairspray cans, turkey basters - to make smooth, even rolls.

Lauren

04-10-2006, 07:41 AM

Yup, and if you give it a quick spritz with the hairsray when you are combing it straight before you do the roll, and let it dry for a few seconds it makes it more manageable if your hair's really fine.

mysterygal

04-10-2006, 08:16 AM

hi manolynn..welcome to the lounge! What I've learned with my hair is to use lots of hair goo...then it'll do anything :D

AtomicBlonde

04-10-2006, 08:51 AM

I tried rolling for the first time yesterday, and I did a horrible job at it. Does anyone have any tips?

Hi Mandolynn!

I'm by no means a hair expert... especially considering what I've seen coming from the other ladies here! My hair is too long to do pin curls, so I've had to made do with rolls, since thats all I've been able to figure out! This is what I've discovered.

First, I find that you need LOTS of volume to do rolls... well, at least I do as I have very fine hair... its thick, but baby fine. So, I curl my hair first. Then, I backcomb the bejesus out of it. I look like bride of frankenstien when I'm done. :) I've found that if you curl your hair then tease it up a whole lot, you should have plenty of "fuzz" to roll your hair around. I use a comb to make sure that the hair that is covering up my newly made rats nest is nice and smooth, and I usually smooth on a bit of pomade too to help. I wrap the ends around my finger and then very slowly, and very carefully roll it up... then, I pin it to death!

The picture in my avator is from this weekends hairstyling before going dancing. Just keep practicing, you'll figure it out!
-Jess

mandolynn

04-10-2006, 05:41 PM

Do I keep the hair I'm rolling around the rats nest of my hair smooth? Or do I just tease the bajeebers out of everything?

(I can't wait to try this again.)

Thank you all so very much :). And your hair looks lovely in that avatar, Jess.

AtomicBlonde

04-10-2006, 06:09 PM

I'm really bad at trying to describe things! Lets see if I can do this again, only better... take the section of hair you want to roll, and tease the bejezus out of it... but, you want the underside to be smooth, otherwise you'd just have a big frizzy roll... make sense? it doesnt matter if the top side is all frizzy, because thats going to be the foundation of your roll. Maybe I should take some pictures......hmmm.... I'll get back to that...

EDIT: OK, so since I apparently have way too much time on my hands I just did a really quick roll and snapped some pictures to better illustrate what I'm talking about. My hair isnt curled, and the final product isnt as neat as I would usually make it, but I guess it does the job.
Maybe I'm making my rolls wrong, but its the best way I've found to do it, and it only takes me a few minutes. maybe someone else has a better way?!?!

Here you go: No laughing at my funny faces/messy apartment/non makeuped self. http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jessicagracewise/detail?.dir=/1984&.dnm=1a81.jpg&.src=ph

mandolynn

04-10-2006, 06:28 PM

Ah, okay, now I understand. Haha, I know what I did wrong now! I teased everything so the hair I rolled around the rats nest was frizzy and therefore made my roll lumpy. I'm such a goof :D

Ooooh and pictures would be nice, though. I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like to see them.

Raegan

04-10-2006, 10:26 PM

Atomic Blonde, those pictures are great! I have been trying for sooo long to get a nice roll and I can never do it. I used your pictures for a guide and yipee! finally got them right. I'm so happy, at least if I can't figure out pincurls I can have rolls now.

Rosie

04-11-2006, 12:18 AM

I was telling my mom about all of the pin curl discussing here and she PROMISED she would teacch me how to do pincurls this weekend, she and her sister, my auntie, used to do them ALL of the time. She also told me when they didn't have hair pins on hand, (there were five sisters, all with long thick hair) some of them would use rags or get this, brown paper bag rippings. This I've got to see. She also said she would give me pictures of her mom (my gram) and her twin all dolled up in their 40's best. As soon as I try out the methods my mom and auntie give me and if I get the pictures of my gram and her twin, I'll post here.

Thus far, I've been learning so much from all of you. Thanks!

mandolynn

04-11-2006, 07:41 AM

Ha, wow Atomic Blonde, thanks for the photos! I loved the funny face :D.

mysterygal

04-11-2006, 07:54 AM

And if you want volume, I have two new products I've been using lately that I absolutely love, plus they smell great :D
1. Sebastian Body Double
2. Sebastian evokativ (curvaceous volume mousse)

AtomicBlonde

04-11-2006, 07:59 AM

Ha, wow Atomic Blonde, thanks for the photos! I loved the funny face :D.

hahaha... I snapped the picture and realized what a stupid face I made. Eh well. Glad the pictures helped.

Lauren

04-11-2006, 08:37 AM

That is fabulous!! What a great idea doing pics! We should take pics of every hair "process" and make a sticky! Anyone else wanna donate photos for "hair tutorials"? :)

AtomicBlonde

04-11-2006, 08:59 AM

I dont mind doing another one... I did that roll in like 3 minutes, so its messy. If I took my time, I could make it look neater and take a few more photos. I think a sticky with photos of our hair process is a GREAT idea. Maybe when I do my hair this weekend before going out, I'll take some pictures to get it started.

Good thinking Lauren!

Tin Pan Sally

04-11-2006, 09:18 AM

Maybe I'll do a finger wave one.

AtomicBlonde; you look adorable, the "funny faces" are endearing.

mysterygal

04-11-2006, 09:20 AM

that is a great idea...it seems there's a few of us in here who need to be shown how you guys do your hair..I know for me, pictures help me understand more of what you're talking about than just reading it on a thread

VintageJess

04-11-2006, 10:29 AM

I would really appreciate that too! AtomicBlonde, those photos were so helpful. So, please keep them coming ladies.

Barbigirl

04-11-2006, 10:50 AM

hahaha... I snapped the picture and realized what a stupid face I made. Eh well. Glad the pictures helped.

Hey! The backcombing thing didn't even occur to me. I have to try that next time.

I was being an imbecile yesterday and when I went to get my roots colored I told her to make the whole this a tad lighter! I totally look like a brassy haired Barbie 8-/ I think she should definately have gone with an ash shade instead!

mysterygal

04-11-2006, 11:02 AM

I hate hair disasters! I've had plenty of them :) I've finally figured out to use the ash shades as well, since it best compliments my skin type...I just colored my hair not too long ago a dark brown (it's a little scary going that dark when used to being a blond!) anyways, it's the best my hair has looked in a long time...no matter the cost, it's worth it to go to a good hair salon

AtomicBlonde

04-11-2006, 11:24 AM

I had one hair disaster... when I was about 13 I got my hair cut really short and the lady did an awful job of it... being less than well endowed at the time, I looked like a boy! :( for years after that I never let anyone come near my hair, ended up growing it about midway down my back... a few years ago I finally cut my hair short again, decided I didnt like it as I have a round face that doesnt take well to short hair, in my opinion. I've been keeping it a little longer than shoulder length since then. I'm scared to death to get my hair colored... which I dont think I really need since my hair has natural highlights anyway. I've always wanted to try being a redhead, but I'm so freaked out about having a botched color job that I wont do it! :( Maybe one of these days I'll grow some kahunas and try it out... especially since I'd really like to do pin curls and try some really cute shorter 1940's styles!

mandolynn

04-11-2006, 12:27 PM

You'd probably look very good with at the shoulder length hair or just past the shoulder length hair. You can do shorter 40's style hair-dos but your hair will still be long.

And I just dyed my hair black because I was tired of it being red. I think it looks much nicer with my current haircut than the red did. I have a round face and I made the terrible mistake of cutting my hair just past my chin so all I can really do with my hair is fingerwave it and do small rolls. I still can't do pin curls very well, everytime I do it I think I wind them too tightly because my hair always looks like an afro :(.

maisie

04-11-2006, 12:38 PM

I absolutely love Rita Hayworth's hairstyle's! Whether she was a redhead or blond or had long or short hair she still looked amazing.

http://www.leninimports.com/rita_hayworth_gallery_51.jpghttp://data1.blog.de/blog/b/biografien-news/img/RitaHayworth.jpg

Barbigirl

04-11-2006, 02:11 PM

mysterygal

04-11-2006, 02:27 PM

when dying hair, go to a professional! I had the great idea of dying my hair red, the hair didn't quite take and turned a bright pink! I"ve learned the hard way that the color on the hair color boxes isn't necessarily what you're gonna get :o

KAT

04-11-2006, 04:21 PM

Hey there...a new girl is here
here are some of my hair pics..
KATHY

ooops i just noticed...they came out way too big...my apology..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/poodle-licious/kathy010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/poodle-licious/kathy009.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/poodle-licious/kathy022.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/poodle-licious/kathy023.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/poodle-licious/kathy024.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/poodle-licious/kathy025.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/poodle-licious/kathy026.jpg

mysterygal

04-11-2006, 04:29 PM

hey Kat! nice meeting you! Great hair pics! :D

KAT

04-11-2006, 04:32 PM

:D :D nice meeting you and the other gals too
well yeah i was kinda detailed topless :eusa_clap lol :p

mysterygal

04-11-2006, 04:38 PM

lol ......no worries, I can tell that you're wearing a strapless dress

KAT

04-11-2006, 05:13 PM

lol ......no worries, I can tell that you're wearing a strapless dress

no its see through;)

Veronica Parra

04-11-2006, 05:21 PM

Photos taken by Charles W. Cushman between 1938 and 1946. Not my hair, but they're great images! And look at the clothes and bathing suits! See links below for the photos:

http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/cushman/results/detail.do?query=1944&page=2&pagesize=20&display=thumbcap&action=search&pnum=P02845

http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/collections/cushman/full/P02844.jpg

http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/cushman/results/detail.do?query=1946&page=16&pagesize=20&display=thumbcap&action=search&pnum=P03408

http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/cushman/results/detail.do?query=1942&page=2&pagesize=20&display=thumbcap&action=search&pnum=P02634

http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/collections/cushman/full/P02363.jpg

http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/collections/cushman/full/P02351.jpg

http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/collections/cushman/full/P02880.jpg

http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/collections/cushman/full/P02297.jpg

http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/cushman/results/detail.do?query=1941&page=9&pagesize=20&display=thumbcap&action=search&pnum=P02334

http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/cushman/results/detail.do?query=1945&page=3&pagesize=20&display=thumbcap&action=search&pnum=P02967

http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/cushman/results/detail.do?query=1945&page=6&pagesize=20&display=thumbcap&action=search&pnum=P03020

.

Veronica Parra

04-11-2006, 05:23 PM

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VintageJess

04-12-2006, 12:02 PM

WoeSis

04-13-2006, 09:38 AM

Hmm, not necessarily a true recreation - here's how i tend to wear my hair daily.

http://static.flickr.com/49/127148484_077344a063.jpg

It's so easy to do, too. i mousse my hair once it's dry and part my hair across the top of my head from ear to ear. i part the front section as usual and then curl (i use a curling iron) the sides of my hair upwards. (My hot tip - when removing the curling iron, do not unroll the curl. Rather, loosen the curl a bit and slide the iron out leaving the curl largely intact. Then clip the curl in place to allow it to cool completely.) Once the front of my hair has cooled, i unclip a curl, back comb it a tad until all the curls on one side have been back-combed. Then i simply smoothe and shape the upsweep, clip in place and go on to the next side. Once both sides are done - i curl the back of my hair with the iron (as seen below), or i simply snood it.

http://static.flickr.com/47/113531935_77e23d18a1_m.jpg

i hope that my discription isn't too vague. i keep telling myself that one of these days i will construct a proper tutorial complete with step-by-step photos.

mysterygal

04-13-2006, 09:42 AM

Woesis, great hairdo! I'm still trying to figure out curling hair with my curling iron :rolleyes: :)

WoeSis

04-13-2006, 09:48 AM

Woesis, great hairdo! I'm still trying to figure out curling hair with my curling iron :rolleyes: :)

Thanks!

i love my curling iron, but i'm a sucker for just about any hair gadget and have a frightening collection of often unused rollers/curlers/et cetera. My not-so-secret is leaving the curls intact and allowing them to cool. i worked for a few years at a hair salon (i was a make-up artist, not a stylist) and i picked up some tips and tricks by observing the true experts.

If your hair is super fine, or just wont hold a curl, you could try rag rolling most of your hair and then touching it up with the curling iron where needed before setting your do.

OH! i should've mentioned that i adore Aveda's Air Control hair spray and use it to set my hair.

mysterygal

04-13-2006, 09:54 AM

it's amazing what hair products can do! I just got ahold of some Sebastian products and absolutely love them...I don't think I"ll ever use a different product again...I love being able to do more with my hair instead of the normal, down straight look

mysterygal

04-13-2006, 09:55 AM

oh, and speaking of aveda, I love their shampoo and conditioner...it smells soooo good!

VintageJess

04-13-2006, 10:20 AM

Woesis,

Your hair looks gorgeous!! Thanks so much for sharing. And I second the Aveda products--I love the Volumizing Tonic and the Phomollient.

Jessica

Lauren

04-13-2006, 11:08 AM

Too cute! What a fun hairdo! I admire you gals that do it up daily :)

Naama

04-13-2006, 11:43 AM

Hmm, not necessarily a true recreation - here's how i tend to wear my hair daily.

http://static.flickr.com/49/127148484_077344a063.jpg

Wow! Your hair looks great! And, I'm happy to see that I'm not the only pierced person here :p But Isn't that hairstyle too fragile to wear everyday? I think it looks rather dangerous for stormy weathers.

Naama

Vanessa

04-13-2006, 12:13 PM

Maybe I'll do a finger wave one.

Yes! A finger-wave one. I'll put a vote in for that one!. . . .ah, the elusive finger wave. :(

WoeSis

04-13-2006, 02:02 PM

But Isn't that hairstyle too fragile to wear everyday? I think it looks rather dangerous for stormy weathers.

Well, i'm in Southern California, so with the last few weeks excepted we do not tend to get much in the way of stormy weathers. That said, i should mention that my hairdo is not at all fragile and stays firmly in place all day with the help of 4 - 5 hair pins and some Aveda Air Control hairspray. i've even sported the do numerous times at Disneyland and my hair has withstood the Matterhorn, the Tower of Terror and the park in general. It's a very solid do.

Plus, i'm a massage therapist by trade and wearing my hair up like that allows for me to look professional AND it keeps my hair out of my face. :)

mysterygal

04-13-2006, 03:20 PM

finger wave...is that the Veronica Lake hairdo?
http://www.classicbeauty.tripod.com/v007.jpg

Maria

04-14-2006, 02:59 PM

Woesis, your hairdo is lovely, it looks just great on you! :eusa_clap

Wobbely

04-14-2006, 03:56 PM

Great hair pics ladies. :) And thanks for the instructions as far as posting pics. Just had to try one as a test LOL and being that my hair is only 3" long and straight as a stick not much can be done with it so no pics to share.

Oh well didn't work for me

WoeSis

04-14-2006, 06:19 PM

Woesis, your hairdo is lovely, it looks just great on you! :eusa_clap

Thanks! If that's you in your user pic, i LOVE the shade of your hair. Gorgeous!

Maria

04-14-2006, 06:41 PM

Thanks! If that's you in your user pic, i LOVE the shade of your hair. Gorgeous!

Yeah, that's me in my user picture, thanks!

JustJen

04-17-2006, 08:08 PM

Does anyone know how to use wave clamps? I got some at Sally's and my mom said she'd show me how to use them but I guess she's forgotten how.....being it's only been 40 years...lol.

From what I've gathered on this site, they're supposed to be clamped on to a wave that's already been done, correct?

Ya'll should have seen me try to make the wave with the wave clamp. My husband thought I'd lost my mind (so did I for that matter).

Jen

PicklePod05

04-22-2006, 01:17 AM

Hi everyone, I've been looking through the thread, and gotten a pretty good idea of how to do my hair, but I have a couple questions. I have very long (about to my waist), very curly, very thick hair. I'm looking for fairly quick, simple things I can do on a daily basis (having a 5 month old baby doesn't leave much time for the more complex, time consuming do's everyday). Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can do this with my hair? Also, I'm not sure what to do with the back of my hair once the rolls are done. (I'm very new at this) [huh] Any suggestions or tips would be very much appreciated! Thanks! :)

Naama

04-22-2006, 08:21 AM

I have very long (about to my waist), very curly, very thick hair.

Ok, since I don't know much about 40's hairdos, rolls and things.... I only have one little suggestion for you, you really should cut your hair a bit! It'l be very, very hard for you to work with so long hair, trust me! You should really think about it.

Naama

PicklePod05

04-22-2006, 11:43 PM

Yeah, that's what I was afraid of. I love having my hair the length it is, but I'll take your word for it that it will be too hard to deal with. I figured it would be, but I was hoping there would be a way around it. Oh well, that's how it goes, I guess:p Now to find a hairdresser that knows how to cut it so I can style it right... lol

MissQueenie

04-23-2006, 08:39 AM

Pickle, you might try doing rolls in the front, and then rolling the remaining hair into a large roll across the back of your head at the nape of your neck. It might look a little big because your hair is so long, but it's worth trying it to see. If you like it, you might be able to get by without a major chop.

PicklePod05

04-23-2006, 10:18 AM

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll give it a try as soon as I get enough time. My daughter's at the point where she'd rather stay up and play and look around than sleep lol She fights it until she just can't keep her eyes open any longer, but still only sleeps for about 30 min. lol Hopefully I'll get the chance to give it a try soon, I've gotten so many good tips from here, I can't wait to try! :) I hope it works :)

WoeSis

04-23-2006, 11:31 AM

Pickle,

Have you tried snoods? Granted, you'd need one with a lot of room, but a snood at the nape is quite lovely. Try the style Queenie suggested and put that roll in a snood, perhaps add some flowers to the side or back of your head, too.

Good luck!

ITG

04-23-2006, 10:50 PM

And since you're there in San Diego, you could drive up to Dick, Jane, and Spike's in Oceanside to pick up a snood or two if you don't already have one.

LolitaHaze

04-24-2006, 12:40 AM

I had a photoshoot today... I had my hair a la Veronica Lake. Here are a few photos. I hope they aren't too big.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v672/LolitaHaze1/4-06028g.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v672/LolitaHaze1/4-06043d.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v672/LolitaHaze1/4-06003e.jpg

humblestumble

04-24-2006, 12:45 AM

I absolutely love your hair, Woesis! OMG! And Lolitahaze!

LolitaHaze

04-24-2006, 12:51 AM

I absolutely love your hair, Woesis! OMG! And Lolitahaze!

Hehehe Thank you. This was the first time I had my hair in a nice smooth (flat) Veronica style. Usually when I set my hair I let it sit longer and the curls are bigger and fluffier giving me more of a Rita look.

I want to start doing more pin-uppy shoots, but I always end up with vintage movie star/Burlesque glamour photos. I do have a few pin-up shots, but they include me in undergarments (tastefully like you would see in pin-up art), but I think it is against the rules to post those. I will have to ask Lauren for sure.

Lauren... May I post my pin-up style photos that include me in undergarments (think Vargas and Elvgren)?

ITG

04-24-2006, 05:40 AM

Lolita, if the pics are done tastefully (not erotic) and there's no nudity with certain body parts showing, it should be fine. If you want to send the photos or a link to the photos to either Lauren or I in the event that you're not sure, we'd be more than happy to preview them. My email is:
wickie7@earthlink.net (I'm not sure of Lauren's email.)

PicklePod05

04-24-2006, 10:35 AM

I looked up some snoods on Ebay yesterday, and found some very pretty ones. However, I have no idea how to go about putting it on right, all the pictures have them over the model's whole head :)

Lauren

04-24-2006, 10:46 AM

Lauren... May I post my pin-up style photos that include me in undergarments (think Vargas and Elvgren)?

Hi! Either message them to me or to ITG and we'll take a look and let you know if they're suitable for posting. Thanks so much for asking first!! :arated:

VintageJess

04-24-2006, 10:58 AM

Hehehe Thank you. This was the first time I had my hair in a nice smooth (flat) Veronica style. Usually when I set my hair I let it sit longer and the curls are bigger and fluffier giving me more of a Rita look.

I want to start doing more pin-uppy shoots, but I always end up with vintage movie star/Burlesque glamour photos. I do have a few pin-up shots, but they include me in undergarments (tastefully like you would see in pin-up art), but I think it is against the rules to post those. I will have to ask Lauren for sure.

Lauren... May I post my pin-up style photos that include me in undergarments (think Vargas and Elvgren)?

Lolita,

Your hair is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

Jessica

Tin Pan Sally

04-24-2006, 12:39 PM

finger wave...is that the Veronica Lake hairdo?

No, it is the 30s shorter hair do with ridges. All you need is strong styling gel and a fine tooth comb.

Tin Pan Sally

04-24-2006, 12:57 PM

[QUOTE=LolitaHaze]I had a photoshoot today... I had my hair a la Veronica Lake. Here are a few photos. I hope they aren't too big.[QUOTE]

Never looked better! Was this a Matilda's Closet shoot?

LolitaHaze

04-24-2006, 02:15 PM

Lolita,

Your hair is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

Jessica

Thank you. :)

LolitaHaze

04-24-2006, 02:17 PM

[QUOTE=LolitaHaze]I had a photoshoot today... I had my hair a la Veronica Lake. Here are a few photos. I hope they aren't too big.[QUOTE]

Never looked better! Was this a Matilda's Closet shoot?

Thanks Sally! It wasn't a "Matilda's Closet" in the way of it was for Matilda's Closet, but it was shoot at Matilda's Closet! LOL My girlfriend and I wanted to do a fun quick little shoot, but she wasn't feeling well so it was just me.

Tin Pan Sally

04-24-2006, 02:23 PM

Well, you just keep getting more beautiful.
Brad and I thought about doing a photo session at Matildas when we went to pick up his vintage that didn't sell.

Amapola

04-24-2006, 05:54 PM

I have enjoyed reading all about hair. I have tried pin curls--my avatar shows them. They came out really frizzy!

In the pictures, I have curled my hair all over with a curling iron, then brushed out the back a little to make it more wavy. For the rolls, I used a John Amico hair product called curling iron texturizer. It sprays on, then the heat activates it. It holds a curl but keeps it shiny. Anyhow, I rolled the curling iron up and left the whole curl intact. while the curl was still hot I rolled it onto one of my daughter's hot sticks and pinned the ends to hold while the curl cooled. Then, I slid out the hot stick after I sprayed the roll into place.

I do have roll questions, though. For the bangs, should they be included in one of the rolls? I felt that my bangs were lackluster, and I wasn't sure what to do with them! The rolls weren't very big, either. I should try the back-combing thing again. I tried once and it was a disaster!

Also, for what activities/events did women wear their hair in rolls? Or,any hair style, for that matter? For example, were rolls every day, or only for evening activities? I would like to come up with a hair style that would be a bit more glamorous on me than the rolls. What do you ladies think?

Here are some pictures of my rolls. I apologize if the images are grainy. I cropped them out of bigger pictures so you could see my hair better.

http://www.studio9music.com/upstandards/carrie roll.JPG

http://www.studio9music.com/upstandards/carrie roll 2.JPG

http://www.studio9music.com/upstandards/carrie roll 3.JPG

LolitaHaze

04-25-2006, 09:06 PM

LolitaHaze

04-25-2006, 09:09 PM

Well, you just keep getting more beautiful.
Brad and I thought about doing a photo session at Matildas when we went to pick up his vintage that didn't sell.

Thank you Sally! Keep lying to me I enjoy it!! I had a lot of fun that day, but it's hard not to when you are surrounded by friends. :)

Dixon's Dame

04-25-2006, 09:47 PM

Oh!!! Atomic Blond - thank you thank you for posting the "how to" pics of the roll you did. Finally, that makes sense to me, reading instructions and seeing your pics. Any hair tutorial plus pictures people post would be MOST wonderful and much appreciated.

And all the beautiful styles everyone's posting pics of... you all look gorgeous. I'm totally envious, but I'm practicing! Maybe one day soon...

joyann78

04-26-2006, 10:16 AM

Hello everyone! I'm new here and I am just really loving the advice and pics. I am in dire need of some help, though. I have tried all the websites and looked at all the instructions over and over again and just cannot seem to get anything right! I am in awe of people who can do this and I am wondering if it is just me that seems absolutely handicapped at it.

I am in a musical starting tomorrow in which I have to do my hair as if it is 1948. We don't have anyone to do our hair, so we have to do it ourselves. I have been trying and trying to do pincurls, rolls, etc. My hair is just below shoulder length and is naturally wavy. I have bangs (which are the only thing I can manage to pincurl right!)

Is there anything anyone can think of to help me? It's so short notice, maybe I can "cheat" somehow to get the look?

Thanks so much!!!

WoeSis

04-26-2006, 12:34 PM

Is there anything anyone can think of to help me? It's so short notice, maybe I can "cheat" somehow to get the look?

Thanks so much!!!

Hair mousse and hot rollers, doll! Part your hair off to one side, close to your temple. Using large sections of hair, roll the hair around your face towards the front. Roll the rest of the hair toward the back.

When you unroll your hair, use fingers to gently breakup the curls. If desired, pull one side (or both) back into combs.

Easy-peasy!

CherryRed

04-26-2006, 01:30 PM

Hair mousse and hot rollers, doll! Part your hair off to one side, close to your temple. Using large sections of hair, roll the hair around your face towards the front. Roll the rest of the hair toward the back.

When you unroll your hair, use fingers to gently breakup the curls. If desired, pull one side (or both) back into combs.

Easy-peasy!

You could also have a snood on hand just incase the back didn't turn out the way you wanted you could just throw the snood on. :)

joyann78

04-27-2006, 06:20 AM

Thanks a lot ladies. I will try my best!!

Trickeration

05-08-2006, 12:41 AM

Okay, I was going to post some of my hair pictures ages ago. But I'd never get around to uploading them. Well, now I have a little time, so here they are. First are some of my daughter's hair, including an attempt at pin curls I did for a 20's dinner she went to. She didn't want them brushed, though, so she has more of a ringlet thing going on.
http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/1720/pict21398ts.jpg http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/4501/pict21418ua.jpg http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/4840/pict21429np.jpg http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/7866/pict18017ow.jpg

Here are mine. Please forgive the shiny face and tired eyes, and the loose strand here and there. I never get around to taking pictures until the end of the night, so the do is usually about 7 hours old and been through a gig and dancing. Also, these are all styles I did in 20 minutes or less.
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/8623/pict21954qr.jpghttp://img220.imageshack.us/img220/2154/pict23371nt.jpghttp://img220.imageshack.us/img220/1746/pict23421bk.jpghttp://img69.imageshack.us/img69/7097/pict21168il.jpg

Amapola

05-08-2006, 04:40 AM

Also, these are all styles I did in 20 minutes or less.

Wow! 20 minutes or less! I'm so impressed! Your hair looks so great. I love the side/back view picture. Can you tell us your technique for the 2nd/3rd picture's style? I would like to attempt some kind of up-do sometime.

And your daughter is an absolute doll! Look out, world!

RetroMom

05-08-2006, 05:21 AM

I agree, the pictures of you and your daughter are fantastic!

It's great that you both share this interest!:)

Etienne

05-08-2006, 07:04 AM

TOO cute! You both look fantastic! How did you do that back part of your hair in the last shot?--Etienne

Lauren

05-08-2006, 08:19 AM

Very nice! I've missed seeing you on here, Teresa! I love your pictures!

mysterygal

05-08-2006, 09:35 AM

hey, I thought your hair looked great after all those hours of dancing! Great hair photos!

PicklePod05

05-08-2006, 05:38 PM

Hey everyone, I have recently recieved a CDR of the book "1940's Hairstyles" in its entirety. I promised to share the wealth, so if any would like a copy, let me know!

Amapola

05-08-2006, 05:55 PM

Yes, I'm interested! :) Let me know the particulars.

Amapola

05-09-2006, 05:15 AM

My internal censor went off later on, after I posted my knee-jerk response to have the CDR. Is this infringing on any copyright? If it's all o.k. then a copy would be nice.
Thanks!

mysterygal

05-09-2006, 09:33 AM

I'm interested also Picklepod!

Trickeration

05-09-2006, 10:32 AM

Thanks everyone. I'll try to post a couple of how-to's pretty soon, especially of how I did the back of the "up" do ( I had many people ask about it). I'd just never thought of it before. Just give me a couple of days.

Lauren-It's nice to be back. Our crazy, busy life kept me away for awhile. T.

Matt Deckard

05-09-2006, 10:35 AM

Like the new avatar Trix.

Trickeration

05-09-2006, 03:04 PM

Thank you Matt.

Fleur De Guerre

05-10-2006, 06:20 AM

Hey everyone, I have recently recieved a CDR of the book "1940's Hairstyles" in its entirety. I promised to share the wealth, so if any would like a copy, let me know!

Gosh I would be so interested! Would you post to the UK in theory? Let us know how to send you money etc!

jitterbugdoll

05-10-2006, 08:18 AM

mysterygal

05-10-2006, 09:18 AM

great picture jitterbugdoll! That hat looks really good on you !

jitterbugdoll

05-10-2006, 09:23 AM

Thank you! I forgot to mention, the hat and dress came from my fave shop, Matilda's Closet ;)

Etienne

05-10-2006, 09:25 AM

DecoDoll, you look amazing. What a great photo!--Etienne

magneto

05-10-2006, 02:17 PM

Here is a pic from my latest shoot--I'm still waiting on the finished set, so I'll post a few better examples then:

You look fabulous! Cool and sophisticated.

Lauren

05-10-2006, 04:41 PM

Very pretty :)

mysterygal

05-10-2006, 06:13 PM

Thank you! I forgot to mention, the hat and dress came from my fave shop, Matilda's Closet ;)
still looking for a 'favorite' shop around where I live...there's one I need to check out soon...the best one I"ve visited so far is a vintage shop called 'Put on the Ritz' but it's a couple hours away.

LizzieMaine

05-10-2006, 06:30 PM

Such a *gorgeous* hat! Great pic!

Irena

05-10-2006, 07:41 PM

still looking for a 'favorite' shop around where I live...there's one I need to check out soon...the best one I"ve visited so far is a vintage shop called 'Put on the Ritz' but it's a couple hours away.

Mysterygal, where is this shop? If it's a couple of hours in the right direction, I might be able to check it out.

Etienne

05-10-2006, 11:05 PM

I guess I'm amending that comment to Decodoll--er, uh, JitterbugDoll! I got you "dolls" confused!

Amapola

05-11-2006, 06:24 AM

Here is a pic from my latest shoot--I'm still waiting on the finished set, so I'll post a few better examples then:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6db28b3127cce8916ed2548de00000015108AatmbRq2ctP

Wow, wow, wow! I love it! Did you do pin curls in the back and a roll/rolls on top?
And tell us, what lipstick are you wearing? It looks perfect!

jitterbugdoll

05-11-2006, 07:21 AM

Thanks, everyone!

And Etienne, not to worry! I think she and I have been confused once before, which doesn‚Äôt bother me, because, well, she is a doll ;)

Amapola, I actually set my hair with sponge rollers all over. The front is styled in double reverse rolls, with the back brushed out using a round metal brush (the brush style that works best for me.)

I am wearing Rimmel ‚ÄòRed Diva‚Äô lip liner and Besame ‚ÄòBesame Red‚Äô lipstick. Here is a color photo to give you a better idea of the total effect:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6db30b3127cce891e90d7440a00000026108AatmbRq2ctP

mysterygal

05-11-2006, 08:01 AM

Mysterygal, where is this shop? If it's a couple of hours in the right direction, I might be able to check it out.
It is in your direction! it's in Eugene,ore. The prices are extremely reasonable, and the selection of clothes is great....MK and his wife actually showed me where this place was....I'll get the directions from either one of them and pm you :D

Tin Pan Sally

05-11-2006, 08:27 AM

I am wearing Rimmel ‚ÄòRed Diva‚Äô lip liner and Besame ‚ÄòBesame Red‚Äô lipstick. Here is a color photo to give you a better idea of the total effect
Adorable!

LolitaHaze

05-18-2006, 12:09 AM

So I tried out some faux bangs tonight... It was the first time I did and it was harder for me to do than I thought... thanks to a wonderful hairline that has about 3 widow's peaks!! :) I just wanted to share the results. :o

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v672/LolitaHaze1/IM000688d.jpg
My beautiful friend, Francesca and myself...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v672/LolitaHaze1/blondie02c.jpg

I would post another group shot that has JitterbugDoll in it, whom by the way was looking gorgeous, but I don't know if she wants me to... we went to see Blondie tonight!

Lauren

05-18-2006, 09:08 AM

Sooo cute! I love it!

maisie

05-18-2006, 09:43 AM

Wow, your hair looks great! So let me get this right, you don't really have bangs, how did you manage to do it like that?:eusa_clap

jitterbugdoll

05-18-2006, 09:56 AM

Faux bangs are hard to create when the front section of your hair is longer then a certain length--I've done them before and I just don't like them as well as I do other styles on me [huh] But I still think they're really cute :)

Maisie--they are basically a forward roll (in other words, a pomp rolled under instead of back), pinned in the center.

I don't mind if you post a picture of me Lolita--it was a fun night, and we took some fun photos
:)

mysterygal

05-18-2006, 10:08 AM

see, you learn something new everyday!;) at first I thought faux bangs was a hair extension or something. Very cute! Now that I know you can actually create the look without having actual bangs, I'm trying it!
Lolita...great pics!

LolitaHaze

05-18-2006, 11:57 AM

Lauren... Thank you! :)

Maisie... That is correct -- no real bangs for me. My hair REFUSES to do real bangs. I would love to have those one inch bangs, but sadly, it would fro. The bang area of my hair is about chin length. This was actually quite a hard style for me to achieve because I have a messed up hairline that has 3 widow's peaks (one main one and 2 smaller ones). I set the bangs using a sponge roller and sprayed the heck out of it. After a couple of hours I took out the roller and used my fingers to re-roll it and pin it into place. I then sprayed more and more and more and some more and then I shaped. I also have a huge natural wave on one side of that bang area so it kept indenting and not giving me the full spread that I wanted. Hence all the spray!

Jitterbug... Oh I know! My "bang area" is about chin length and I found this so dang difficult to do! I would love to have real bangs, but my hair putz out on me so I will have to settle for the fake ones. :) I will post that cute one of the 3 of us... not the one where I look porky. :( Did you get the photos I sent to you last night?

MysteryGal... Please post photos after you try it! I found this to be quite a difficult style for me to acheive. My hair did not want to cooperate! I just realized that I confused another person over at my Live Journal from using the word faux. I just meant that I had to fake the bang look since I don't have real ones... I think bang extensions would have been easier! LOL

decodoll

05-18-2006, 11:59 AM

Your faux bangs came out great! You both look so cute. :)

LolitaHaze

05-18-2006, 12:00 PM

I look super chubby here. :( Time for a diet! lol The other 2 look cute so I am posting it anyway!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v672/LolitaHaze1/blondie06c.jpg

LolitaHaze

05-18-2006, 12:02 PM

Thanks DecoDoll!!

jitterbugdoll

05-18-2006, 12:21 PM

That's a cute pic--we were the most stylin' trio there, I think ;)

I haven't got the pics yet, but I can't check my email from work:rolleyes:

LolitaHaze

05-18-2006, 12:26 PM

Hahaha I agree... and I think many of the men did as well! :)

16_sparrows

05-18-2006, 01:00 PM

I found this to be quite a difficult style for me to acheive. My hair did not want to cooperate! I just realized that I confused another person over at my Live Journal from using the word faux. I just meant that I had to fake the bang look since I don't have real ones... I think bang extensions would have been easier! LOL

If you set vertical pin rolls, like what is shown in this tutorial (http://flickr.com/photos/70929004@N00/135508576/in/set-72057594117822794/) it should be a lot easier for you to coax your bangs to go into that roll. I tried that set a few days ago and it was lovely, but I sectioned off too much hair for the bang area so it was too large (a bit like I had a sausage on my forhead!). To avoid this make sure you don't section off too much and make small rolls so the hair holds the curl easier.

The set I linked to is my new favorite! When I do all-over pin curls my hair tends to get too frizzy and I can look like a bridesmaid from an 80s wedding. Bu that "Bewitching Bangs" set gave me just the right amount of curl and they were all smooth. I love it when that happens!

16_sparrows

05-18-2006, 01:02 PM

Lauren

05-18-2006, 01:05 PM

Wow! How did I miss those? Kathy, the pictures are amazing! I've always wondered how to do my hair like that as well. Please tell!

KAT

05-18-2006, 01:07 PM

lol hahah i missed that part!
yeah i will let you know. i will try to take some pics when i set my hair tonight;)

mysterygal

05-18-2006, 01:08 PM

the vertical pin rolls I've totally given up on, the hair just does not want to work with me...it looks like the rolls are somewhat on the small side....I currently have small sponge rollers..do you know if they would do the job just fine or get some bigger ones?

16_sparrows

05-18-2006, 01:18 PM

Mysterygal,

I was actually going to try using sponge rollers the next time because the vertical rolls crushed a bit while I was sleeping. So definitely try those!
I have fine hair too and I noticed that smaller rolls work because it takes longer for the curl to work itself out and tends to hold better. If you find it is too tight you can comb it over your hand to loosen it up and then roll it back into position. I would love to see pictures if you try this.

mysterygal

05-18-2006, 01:23 PM

thanks so much for the tip!:D I will for sure post some pics soon!

jitterbugdoll

05-18-2006, 02:42 PM

It doesn't really make a difference how the hair is set, even with vertical pin curls--the hair just prefers to go back and up, rather than forward (at least mine does when it gets past six inches.)[huh]

Vertical pin curls are great for adding height and a wave like so:
http://www.zianet.com/jjohnson/wilde28.jpg

Or curled bangs like this:
http://www.geocities.com/proxima3c/Pictures/Close_Ups_2/anncloseup470.jpg

mysterygal

05-18-2006, 02:46 PM

I really like the girl's hairstyle in the first picture, on the right...very cute! The last picture, well, it's a bit much, at least for me!

jitterbugdoll

05-18-2006, 03:12 PM

Those are The Wilde Twins--I can't say for sure because of the angle of the picture, but because they are dressed alike, I am pretty sure their hair is just alike, too :)

The second style is just another version of this one:
http://www.classicactresses.com/bettyg2.jpghttp://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6da04b3127cce89c0a557321800000005108AatmbRq2ctP

For those who like the rolled bangs, here are a couple more photos:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dd35b3127cceba0394980b820000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dd35b3127cceba03fd5a4bec0000001610

And a fluffed 40s bang:
http://www.alicefaye.com/images/A13.jpg

rubyredlocks

05-20-2006, 11:05 PM

My hair has been growing from a very short do. It just reached a decent length last month(just in time for vlv)and I was able to set it on small sponge rollers.
The result wasn't half bad,still the length at my hairline was too short to roll and I found the worlds smallest roundbrush to roll it under.I swear it's no bigger than a straw.
Not the best picture,but it will give you a vague idea:(I'm the plump little one in pink,lol!)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v433/zombiefreak/VLV%202006/VLV2006009.jpg

LolitaHaze

05-21-2006, 12:37 AM

You look darling!! And not plump at all!! If you think that is plump I am going to sock you! Hehehehe :) Was that at Viva this year?

~Lolita

My hair has been growing from a very short do. It just reached a decent length last month(just in time for vlv)and I was able to set it on small sponge rollers.
The result wasn't half bad,still the length at my hairline was too short to roll and I found the worlds smallest roundbrush to roll it under.I swear it's no bigger than a straw.
Not the best picture,but it will give you a vague idea:(I'm the plump little one in pink,lol!)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v433/zombiefreak/VLV%202006/VLV2006009.jpg

RetroModelSari

05-21-2006, 03:08 AM

Talking about Fake Bangs... Here is one photo of me having one:

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/7103/img5052a5sl.th.jpg (http://img62.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img5052a5sl.jpg)

I made that one with a foam rat. I rolled the hair forward over the rat and fixed it with a loooot of hairpins and hairspray. I think this makes the bang much more solid and lating longer than a loose bang.

KAT

05-22-2006, 11:24 AM

My new one from today. I tried taking pics of my hair in rollers but it didnt work that well. In my album i posted some pictures about the way i set my rollers.(but not in my hair though lol ) I used the "fab bangs" pattern, but didnt go for bangs.
I used a lot of rollers for this. Next time i will try to explain the pageboy type of hairstyle you gals asked for and i will take more detailed pictures. step by step..

http://public.fotki.com/KATHARINAB/kathy-1/

LolitaHaze

05-22-2006, 12:32 PM

Sari... I love your hair like that! I would have never known those were fake! Great style!

Talking about Fake Bangs... Here is one photo of me having one:

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/7103/img5052a5sl.th.jpg (http://img62.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img5052a5sl.jpg)

I made that one with a foam rat. I rolled the hair forward over the rat and fixed it with a loooot of hairpins and hairspray. I think this makes the bang much more solid and lating longer than a loose bang.

LolitaHaze

05-22-2006, 12:35 PM

Kat... Your hair looks beautiful there. I love how your main roll is a hidden one. Please post a Pageboy tutorial. I am having a hard time styling my hair that way. I think my hair may be too thick, but I don't know for sure.

My new one from today. I tried taking pics of my hair in rollers but it didnt work that well. In my album i posted some pictures about the way i set my rollers.(but not in my hair though lol ) I used the "fab bangs" pattern, but didnt go for bangs.
I used a lot of rollers for this. Next time i will try to explain the pageboy type of hairstyle you gals asked for and i will take more detailed pictures. step by step..

http://public.fotki.com/KATHARINAB/kathy-1/

LolitaHaze

05-22-2006, 12:39 PM

Hi Dolls! I had a show last Saturday night and wanted to show you the way I wore my hair. With advice from Jitterbugdoll I was able to get fluffier curls! Yay!

Before the first act in the bathroom! Hahaha
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/LolitaHaze/IM000704f.jpg

After the night was over at home...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/LolitaHaze/IM000719c.jpg

I don't know why my face looks distorted in the second photo... I think photobucket is being wonky.

jitterbugdoll

05-22-2006, 12:43 PM

Kat, you wear your hair very similar to mine--it's very cute!

Lolita--I like those rolls on you--I sometimes go for the triple roll look (I call that look "Triple Roll Delight" :)). What did you do differently?

LolitaHaze

05-22-2006, 12:48 PM

Jitterbugdoll... The biggest thing I did was use setting lotion! That made a big difference in the fluffiness. I did however have to tame the fluff down a bit. I had a great Afro puff happening before that, but not the look I was going for. :) I want to see photos of you with 3 rolls. I think I have only seen you with 2. Heck, I just like seeing your hair. :)

jitterbugdoll

05-22-2006, 01:01 PM

Setting lotion works wonders! But if you keep ending up with a lot of frizz, you may be taking too small of sections. Are you using hot rollers? Also, trying combing a bit of smoothing creme or a tiny bit of pomade through your after the curlers are out.

You do a very nice job with your hair as well :) I only have a photo from a couple of years ago, where I made the rolls a little more flat to my head. I prefer to style them the way you did them on Saturday, though:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dd27b3127cce9bdb2e4e226600000015108AatmbRq2ctP

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dd27b3127cce9bdb2e4da35500000015108AatmbRq2ctP

KAT

05-22-2006, 01:05 PM

oh i love the "Triple Roll Delight";) both versions..i did that a couple of times very similar to yours, Lolita and Jitterbugdoll..you two look great!:eusa_clap

LolitaHaze

05-22-2006, 01:10 PM

I have to admit, I was a bit of a hair snob. My hair curls really well without any product, so I got a bit of a high nose on setting lotion, but since my hair was getting a bit long, I thougt I would try it and Wow, I am quite happy with it. I used pin-curls actually to do my hair the other night. I ended up running my slightly damp fingers (water and setting lotion) through my hair afterwards to tame it. I really should have taken before photos! It was a kick!

Thank you. :) Your hair looks gorgeous in the triple crown (that is what I call it). It is very similar to the way I styled it except the center roll in rolled the opposite way. I will have to try it in the flatter style you have. I think it gives it a more casual day look versus a glam evening look. Great job!

Oh! By the way... Jake from Jake's Chop Shop says hi. I saw him at the carshow. He thought I was you. Seriously, we are going to have to start wearing nametags!

Setting lotion works wonders! But if you keep ending up with a lot of frizz, you may be taking too small of sections. Are you using hot rollers? Also, trying combing a bit of smoothing creme or a tiny bit of pomade through your after the curlers are out.

You do a very nice job with your hair as well :) I only have a photo from a couple of years ago, where I made the rolls a little more flat to my head. I prefer to style them the way you did them on Saturday, though:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dd27b3127cce9bdb2e4e226600000015108AatmbRq2ctP

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dd27b3127cce9bdb2e4da35500000015108AatmbRq2ctP

LolitaHaze

05-22-2006, 01:12 PM

Thank you very much Kat!

oh i love the "Triple Roll Delight";) both versions..i did that a couple of times very similar to yours, Lolita and Jitterbugdoll..you two look great!:eusa_clap

jitterbugdoll

05-22-2006, 01:19 PM

Like my grandmother, I love to try new products. I'm always looking for that 'magic' one ;)

Yes, I ran into Jake as he was leaving :) I think people are just confused by our blonde hair and tall stature ;) When I was leaving your last show some gals said goodbye to me from across the parking lot, but called me Lolita. Too funny!

Thank you, Kat! If you lived here, I am sure the three of us would have to start wearing name tags:)

rubyredlocks

05-22-2006, 01:34 PM

Such pretty hair,it's so refreshing.
Alot of women today want something easy or edgy. Remember when choppy was a bad word pertaining to hair? If your ends looked choppy it was a bad haircut,now they think you're a bad hairstylist if you leave them blunt.
I'm slowly influencing them though. Now,when I have a female client sit in my chair and says she wants to change to something edgier,I reply "How about something pretty?" The majority are jumping at the chance.I really think they're ready,they just need that little bit of inspiration.

Lolita-You're a doll!

KAT

05-22-2006, 01:43 PM

Thank you, Kat! If you lived here, I am sure the three of us would have to start wearing name tags:)
lol ;)

jitterbugdoll

05-22-2006, 01:43 PM

Ruby, that's so true! I know my hairdresser enjoys it when I bring in my stack of vintage photos--he even makes it a point to bring in his curler set (circa 1975, I think:p ) so that he can style my hair before I leave. Sounds like you have found your niche :)

You know, there is a local stylist that specializes in vintage styles, who also goes by the name Ruby. She also has pretty red locks like you do :)

LolitaHaze

05-22-2006, 01:59 PM

Jitterbugdoll... How fun it would be to try new products, unfortunately I am a creature of habit and find myself stuck in routines and ruts. Wonderful, I am glad you guys were able to meet up. :) How funny... I wonder who it was who said good-by? I didn't know anyone there. It may have been Suzy Homewrecker (a Derby Dame) who I just met that night. She wants me to teach her Burlesque. (I really need to get a class started somewhere!) Other than that I can't think of who it may have been. Where does the local Ruby work at? ***crosses fingers she is on the westside***

RubyRedLocks... Thank you very much! I actually like your rebuttle to women desire for edgy. :)

rubyredlocks

05-22-2006, 02:07 PM

Peas in a pod,I'd guess.

JBD-
I bet your stylist loves it when you come in.
Besides,it's my view that the client who always looks fresh daily is our best advertisement.
No one is going to ask the girl in the baseball cap who does her hair,because they can't see it.

jitterbugdoll

05-22-2006, 02:07 PM

Sometimes they work well, and sometimes they don't! I'm just a makeup and hair product junkie, that's all. Oh, and a vintage clothing junkie, too ;)

I have no idea who it was--it was dark and I couldn't see the two gals very well.

Ruby works in Scottsdale, but she's not cheap :( . That's why I haven't gone to her yet, and I can't report back on her abilities either [huh]

LolitaHaze

05-22-2006, 02:12 PM

Hehehehe I will just see if you have tried things and review them for me. :)

Well, since you already know how to work wonders on your hair, I suppose a Scottsdale stylist is not neccesary, but it is always nice to have someone else fuddle with your hair. Especially the back! :)

rubyredlocks

05-22-2006, 02:16 PM

Lolita-I completely forgot to answer your question earlier,yes,the pic is from this year's Viva.

My gosh you 3 do look alike.

jitterbugdoll

05-22-2006, 02:18 PM

Well, I heard rumors that someone was opening a vintage-style salon in Phoenix, but I think she just meant the decor and not the actual hairstyles [huh]

It does help if you can go to someone who knows the cuts/styles, but they don't have to have Scottsdale attached to their name to get the look right :)

LolitaHaze

05-22-2006, 02:38 PM

Well that is disappointing... I would like to check it out just to see anyway. :)

[QUOTE=jitterbugdoll]Well, I heard rumors that someone was opening a vintage-style salon in Phoenix, but I think she just meant the decor and not the actual hairstyles [huh]
[QUOTE]

Miss_Bella_Hell

05-24-2006, 06:44 AM

I have naturally wavy hair that takes curl very easily. I can roll my hair, no problem, but I had never tried pincurling it.

Well, last night I pin curled it, slept in it, and took the pincurls out this morning. When I unpinned them, I looked like Medusa with little hair snakes. The I combed out the little snakes, and had a giant afro. I mean, my hair was HUGE. I didn't know what to do and had to go to work so I just twisted the sides back and french twisted the back.

Help? I am sure my technique is flawed but I don't know why!

jitterbugdoll

05-24-2006, 07:06 AM

Frizz is usually an indication that your pin curl sections are too small. You can remedy it by combing a smoothing creme (like Pantene), a small amount of pomade, or a little bit of setting lotion through it. Did you use any setting lotion when you set your hair? I will sometimes end up with frizz if I don't use any (using a tiny bit of pomade combed through your hair beforehand can also help create smoother curls)...also, you might have better luck with rag curlers, because you can take a bigger section and create looser curls.

jitterbugdoll

05-24-2006, 07:25 AM

Here is a picture taken by my good friend Rose at Matilda's Closet, which shows the way I wear my hair down:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6db05b3127cce898fddb246e800000015108AatmbRq2ctP

And here is a picture of Lolita and me, taken from another show of hers:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6db05b3127cce898f327106c400000015108AatmbRq2ctP

Miss_Bella_Hell

05-24-2006, 08:58 AM

Ok, my sections must have been too small. It wasn't frizzy per se, just really really BIG. I did use pomade as I was twisting the curls.

What about towards the front? I have nose-length bangs in the front, what do I do with those?

mysterygal

05-24-2006, 09:26 AM

with the hair up front (I'm wanting to try this myself also!) the faux bangs look was really cute, plus, I absolutely love the hairstyle of jitterbug doll in this pic
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dd27b3127cce9bdb2e4e226600000015108AatmbRq2ctP
both look fairly easy to do (hopefully!) what I'm needing to do is go out and buy the necessary supplies! :)

Miss_Bella_Hell

05-24-2006, 09:38 AM

Rolls are no problem...but the vertical pincurls definitely didn't work! I got vertical hair instead!

LolitaHaze

05-24-2006, 09:43 AM

Hahahaha That photo of us cracks me up! My face is soooo red! I look funny! Bwhahahahaa That is the best!

jitterbugdoll

05-24-2006, 09:43 AM

You pin curl the front, too. Make vertical a row of pin curls (have the curls stand up, rather than lay flat to your head), so that the top of your hair has height. Make sure you are curling the ends smoothly under, and keep each pin curl section pulled taut with even tension. It will give the front section of your hair a perfect 1940s wave, like this:

http://www.geocities.com/proxima3i/Pictures/George_Hurrell_2/annhurrell020.jpg
http://www.leninimports.com/rita_hayworth_gallery_1.jpg
http://www.leninimports.com/rita_hayworth_gallery_17.jpg

Another quick fix for huge hair is to pop in a few hot rollers--this is what I do when I am not happy with my cold set. It helps to relax the set, and reshape it a bit :)

fortworthgal

05-29-2006, 06:34 PM

Ok, I am definitely not as experienced in hairstyling as some of you gals so I am hoping for some advice/suggestions. I have fairly short hair that is cut in layers. I usually wear it kind of flippy in the back, with long bangs. It is a cute style, but very present-day. I'm a WWII reenactor and I was trying to find a 1940s hairstyle that will work for a dance next Friday with my uniform. I've decided to start doing 40s styles to go with the uniforms. I think it makes things more authentic and makes the uniforms look nicer.

I was able to manage this with a curling iron, bobby pins, and hairspray. I will need to curl the back or something as best I can - it is fairly short. Please excuse the lack of makeup and the usual weirdness of trying to take a photo of yourself! Please let me know what you think - advice/suggestions welcome!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/pmburk/Misc/DSCN0866.jpg

jitterbugdoll

05-29-2006, 07:08 PM

That looks pretty cute, fortworthgal!

How well does your hair pin curl? I'm thinking it might look very nice in a style like these (you can tone down some of the curliness to suit your face shape):

http://www.extremevintage.com/images/yours.jpg
http://www.briansdriveintheater.com/comedy/blondie/pennysingleton1.jpg

This link shows you one simple way to style the back of your hair:
http://www.revampvintage.com/40squeuecurl.html

And here is another option:
http://www.revampvintage.com/40sringletcurl.html