Mystery of Hairstyling

Comb Bound Book Republication

Originally published 1955!

Up for your consideration is another marvelous Dakota Prairie Treasures Comb Bound Republication of our original 1950's "Mystery of Hairstyling!" There are 104 pages of instructions, line and charcoal drawings on how to achieve the beguiling, bewitching and ultra-feminine 50's hairstyles! Enclosed in this Dakota Prairie Treasures Republication is a fine variety of styles and variations of Post-WWII era coifs of which were all the rage in 1955! Hollywood glamour at its best! (Original is not for sale)

Our new line of Comb Bound Book Republications oh-so-conveniently lie flat while in use!

This is a unbelievably nice touch if you have every tried to work while your hands are full of your in-progress project. As an avid reader myself my personal experience prompted my choice of Comb binding for it's ease-of-use alone. We believe you'll love it too!

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Just in time for the Spring and Summer seasons' fresh, new looks!

Why spend $100's on a book to recreate the 50's hairstyles when Dakota Prairie Treasures can provide you with a Comb Bound Book with the best in-depth information for a fraction of the cost?

This item is a great resource for those who are WWII and 1950's era historical reenactment enthusiasts, stage and theatre hairdressers, students of historical hair styles, etc!

Contains clear and detailed information by:

"One of Hollywood's leading hairstylists" who "designed coiffures for motion picture celebrities, starlets, models and many well-know personalities in the entertainment world.

Mr Francis continues to bring...that smartly coiffed Hollywood Look."

Topics cover:

Hair Cutting

Finger Waving

Sculpture Curls

Partings

Combing

Special Effects

Make-up and

Facial Contour Design

An excerpt:

"It is our belief that "Mystery of Hairstyling" opens up a new field of education in that it approached hairstyling from a clear, simple and complete visual aspect. We endeavor to place before the Hairdresser and Cosmetologist, the basic fundamentals of hairstyling in sketch form, with clear and simplified explanations...

Therefore, it is our hope that this book will serve its purpose in helping to further elevate our profession through development of skill and knowledge by practical application...

Through the consistent use and study of this book, we trust you will reap the benefits you so rightly deserve and find that hairstyling is no mystery."

Contents:

Dry Haircutting (with scissors)

Wet Haircutting (with razor)

Fingerwaving

Pin Placements

The Sculpture Curl

Brushing

Hair Setting and Comb-outs

High Fashion Coiffures

Make-up and Facial Contour Design

So it's time to break out the Dippity-do and bobby pins! Get to work recreating the exotic and ultra-feminine hairstyles of the 1950's to wow that special man of yours!

Or, better yet, just tantalize them all!!!

This item's extensive information is representative of the types of hair dresser and stylist expertise of earlier feminine American culture! If you're into nostalgia like I am you will have many hours of enjoyment with this fascinating walk down history's coifing path just the way your grandmothers did!