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  1. Maudelynn

    Hair refuses to hold curl even after

    My hair is just not holding curl, even after a loose perm. I have tried everything. Wet set under a hooded dryer, wet set while sleeping, hot sticks, curling irons then pinned... nothing works. Is there any such thing as hair that just won't hold curl?? It used to but, no more :(...
  2. Maudelynn

    Deep conditioning before a Perm?

    How many days before a perm should I give my hair a deep condition? I want my hair to be in the best shape before next weeks appointment! Thanks!!
  3. Maudelynn

    Hooded dryer dried wet sets or sleeping in a wet set overnight; which

    do you all find makes more resilient, longer lasting curls? I have fine, very straight, slightly below chin length, hair! Thanks :)
  4. Maudelynn

    What is your setting lotion

    to water ratio? I have hair that just won't hold the curl I put into it lately and was wondering if I should up my setting lotion to water ratio. Right now, it's lotta body 1/3 and water 2/3 I do either a wet set and sleep in it over night, or a wet set under the dryer for an hour...
  5. Maudelynn

    Anyone live in Pasadena? I have found a house

    I love but, I know nothing about the area such as traffic, crimes, eateries etc. Anyone live in the area? There are some gorgeous places there!! Thanks!
  7. Maudelynn

    Fray Stop for holes silk chiffon?

    I have 2 dresses that have tiny holes in their silk chiffon. They are not terribly noticeable now so I was wondering if a little bit of fray stop on the edges was a solution. If not, any tips that might help would be wonderful!
  8. Maudelynn

    Body Wave vs Tighter Perm?

    I was wondering if just a wave might hold my sets as long as tight perms, as some days I don't feel like doing a set and would love to just have nice, loose curls/waves. Thanks and, Happy Wednesday!
  9. Maudelynn

    How to store a 1920s ostrich boa?

    I purchased the most gorgeous boa but, never having owned one before, am clueless as to storing it. Any suggestions ? It is very fluffy and has tassels :)
  10. Maudelynn

    Air Perm? Pin Curl Perm?

    My hair really does hold curl better with a perm, but I also don't always feel like setting my hair. I have heard hat air perms give a natural, non damaging looking curl. Has anyone ever seen, or had, one done? Also, is it possible to actually just do a perm on a pin curl set instead of on...
  11. Maudelynn

    help with a cotton dress?

    I bought the prettiest sheer cotton dress recently, but when I wore it today, it shattered in two places. Upon further touching it , and moving around, parts of it seem almost brittle. Is there anything I can wash it in, or do, to keep it from shattering further? Thank you so much!
  13. Maudelynn

    Help with Bangs, please :)

    I decided to add Brooks bangs to my bob Tuesday. I love the look but I am having a problem with my bangs becoming greasy by day 2. I usually wash my hair every three days (but I was also wet setting my hair twice a week before) I would love to be able to wash it every other day with this...
  14. Maudelynn

    Natural/Home remedies for super dry skin?

    I am experiencing super dryness on my face right now! I have heard that lemon juice, baking soda, olive oil etc all really help, but am clueless about how/what to use. Any advice? Thanks :D
  15. Maudelynn

    I dressed in modern clothes for the first time in ages today

    I won't be doing that again any time soon, if I can help it. I felt weird... and invisible. Do you feel that different between the times when you wear modern, and when you wear vintage?
  16. Maudelynn

    Cloche re lining tutorial ?

    I have a lovely dusty pink horsehair cloche that needs to be relined. I was wondering if anyone knows of a good online tutorial. Thanks :D
  17. Maudelynn

    Has anyone tried the Dollhouse Bettie Retro 20s Style Roll On Elastic Garters ?

    If so, what did you think of the quality? Did they work? Were they comfy? Thanks :D
  19. Maudelynn

    Favourite 1920s and 1930s reprinted sewing patterns?

    Hi! Happy Monday! I usually use original patterns I purchase on ebay or etsy, but now I am thinking of using some of the many reprinted vintage dress pattern that are available! The ones I am looking at most are from Eva Dress, Past Patterns and the Vintage Pattern Lending Library! So I...
  20. Maudelynn

    Best Bob Length for a variety of 1920s /early 1930s styles

    Hello Ladies! Happy Sunday! I have hair that is shoulder length when it is straight and about an inch below my chin when pin curled. I am wanting to get a chin length bob, but am wondering if anyone has experience with pin curling a bob of that length. I was curious about how much the curl...
  21. Maudelynn

    Do hooded dryers damage as much as hot rollers/sticks?

    I've gotten really lazy lately as I have figure out how to do a pincurl wave with hot sticks and am using them every time I set my hair. (every 3 to 4 days) I feel like it is taking a toll on my hair. I was wondering if you ladies found that pin curls under a hooded dryer cause damage? I...
  22. Maudelynn

    Favourite Old Time Radio podcasts?

    I have been listening to old time horror radio on itunes forever, but really want to get into some other vintage radio drama podcasts. Any suggestions? Thanks, and Happy Monday!
  23. Maudelynn

    Stretching a Felt Cloche?

    One of my favourite black felt cloches got wet and seems to have shrunk. I was wondering if there is anyway to stretch it back out without damaging it. I have a clothes steamer here, if that is necessary ! Thanks so much, Ladies

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