Marketing, or Modern Hair Accessories for Sale on Ebay

Vanessa · 12-13-2005, 10:54 AM

So. While trolling ebay (my daily ritual to check shoes, patterns & clothes). . .I ran across this, ahem, clever little auction for a "Modern Hair Accessory for 1940s forehead curl 1940's".

I submit to you for your review.

First, the description:

Quote:

1940s WW2 Style MODERN Hair Accessory to make a Forehead Curl. A NEW MODERN (NOT vintage) 'WAND' to help you make the 1940s style hairstyle with one or two big curls near your forehead. If you make a curl either side of your head, using my 'wand' they will be exactly alike! Clear Full instructions come with the 'Wand',(including photos) as well as 4 modern hair grips (please state what colour your hair is). The 'wand' has been sanded and varnished to prolong its life. A GREAT STOCKING FILLER FOR THE 1940S RE - ENACTOR! Please look at my other vintage accessories e.g. Hair Snoods and vintage clothing. Worldwide Postage is ?Ç¬£2.50 Air Mail

And now, the picture:

That's right, girls. They're selling a stick. . .no, no, excuse me. . a "wand." And there's five available, if you're interested.

Lauren · 12-13-2005, 10:56 AM

One of the many reasons I love Ebay.

Jokerswild7 · 12-13-2005, 12:01 PM

A stick eh?
Maybe I can get into that business....

Glenn

decodoll · 12-13-2005, 06:01 PM

HHAHAHA!!! That's actually how I do my rolls though ...only I popped the squeeze ball part off of an unused turkey baster I had laying around and use the tube part.

magneto · 12-13-2005, 06:47 PM

I agree re: the chutzpah of the seller! But "curl sticks", as mentioned here: http://www.nocturne.com/swing/hair/p...lsetting2.html
apparently were a common hairdresser's tool to make pincurls with. I'd suggest a size 17 knitting needle.

Jessica · 12-13-2005, 08:53 PM

Hehehee, very creative decodoll!

Vanessa · 12-13-2005, 09:01 PM

Decodoll - I usually just use whatever's handy & round as well. . .which sometimes works out . . .and sometimes doesn't - as the unfortunate day I used a mini can of shaving gel with some, ah, frothy outcomes.

That was a hairnet day.

rubyredlocks · 12-14-2005, 08:37 AM

I've used the cardboard left-over from empty toilet paper rolls.

Jessica · 12-14-2005, 04:57 PM

My mom and aunt used to use old orange juice cans to make large curls. They had pretty long hair.

Vanessa · 12-14-2005, 08:26 PM

My mom has lots of stories about her & her aunts running around with orange juice & tomato cans in their hair in the 60's.

12-13-2005, 10:56 AM	#2
Lauren Distinguished Service Award Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sunny California Posts: 4,303	One of the many reasons I love Ebay. __________________ http://wearinghistory.blogspot.com Romans 12:2

12-13-2005, 12:01 PM	#3
Jokerswild7 New in Town Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orlando FL. Posts: 38	A stick eh? Maybe I can get into that business.... Glenn __________________ 100% American, just like the comics...

12-13-2005, 08:53 PM	#6
Jessica One of the Regulars Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 106	Hehehee, very creative decodoll! __________________ Love and Kisses, Jessica http://www.mysweetjessica.com

12-13-2005, 09:01 PM	#7
Vanessa One Too Many Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,056	Decodoll - I usually just use whatever's handy & round as well. . .which sometimes works out . . .and sometimes doesn't - as the unfortunate day I used a mini can of shaving gel with some, ah, frothy outcomes. That was a hairnet day. __________________ Oh, don't let's ask for the moon. We have the stars.

12-14-2005, 04:57 PM	#9
Jessica One of the Regulars Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 106	My mom and aunt used to use old orange juice cans to make large curls. They had pretty long hair. __________________ Love and Kisses, Jessica http://www.mysweetjessica.com

12-13-2005, 06:01 PM	#4
decodoll Practically Family Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Westerly, RI Posts: 825	HHAHAHA!!! That's actually how I do my rolls though ...only I popped the squeeze ball part off of an unused turkey baster I had laying around and use the tube part.

12-13-2005, 06:47 PM	#5
magneto Practically Family Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Port Chicago, Calif. Posts: 542	I agree re: the chutzpah of the seller! But "curl sticks", as mentioned here: http://www.nocturne.com/swing/hair/p...lsetting2.html apparently were a common hairdresser's tool to make pincurls with. I'd suggest a size 17 knitting needle.

12-14-2005, 08:37 AM	#8
rubyredlocks Practically Family Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 822	I've used the cardboard left-over from empty toilet paper rolls.

12-14-2005, 08:26 PM	#10
Vanessa One Too Many Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,056	My mom has lots of stories about her & her aunts running around with orange juice & tomato cans in their hair in the 60's. __________________ Oh, don't let's ask for the moon. We have the stars.

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