How to Create 1940s Hairstyles
Instructions and Illustrations for 17 Swing Era Styles
by George Russell
 

CONDITION: new, softcover, crisp and glossy covers, 2007, 43 pages, unabridged, size: 6x9, published by Bramcost Publications

Originally published in the 1940s, this rare book contains very detailed instructions and illustrations for recreating the classy hairstyles of the swing era.  From this book, you will learn first how to finger wave your hair and make pin curls, then you will move on to the actual hairstyle creation instructions. The pompadour is broken down into styling the back, front and backsweep curls. The wave curl, side wave with curls, side fluff curls with swing curl, plain wave with curly ends, waves with roll curls, swirl wave back with curls, victory curl, up-do, page boy and more are all detailed here using numbered text steps that match 41 numbered illustrations so you can follow step-by-step and achieve the results you're looking for. 

Please see images for a sampling of the instructions and styles. Be sure to check our other listings for more vintage hairstyle books.

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