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Title: Historical Wig Styling: Ancient Egypt to the 1830s
Condition: New
EAN: 9781138391437
ISBN: 9781138391437
Publisher: Routledge
Format: Paperback
Release Date: 30/12/2019
Item Weight: 1040g
Author: Allison Lowery
Language: English
Description:

Historical Wig Styling: Ancient Egypt to the 1830s, 2nd edition, is a guide to creating beautiful, historically accurate hairstyles for theatrical productions and events.

This volume covers hairstyles from Ancient Egypt through Romantic/Biedermeier styles of the 1820s and 30s. Chapters begin with an overview of historic figures who influenced the look of each period and their styles, followed by step-by-step instructions and photographs showing the finished look from every angle. The book also explores the necessary supplies and styling products needed to create the perfect coif, tips for proper wig handling, a brief history of the makeup for each historical period, and basic styling techniques useful when working with wigs or real hair. New hairstyles featured in this edition include:

- Ancient Egyptian male dreadlocks

- Ancient Grecian male curls

- Ancient Roman braided goddess

- Braided Medieval lady

- Regency hairstyle with a Classical influence

With over 1,000 full-color images and detailed instructions on how to create iconic hairstyles and makeup, Historical Wig Styling: Ancient Egypt to the 1830s, 2nd edition, is an excellent resource for professional costume designers and wig makers, as well as for students of Costume Design and Wig Making and styling courses.


Country/Region of Manufacture: GB
Book Series: Focal Press Costume Topics Series
Genre: Music Dance & Theatre
Item Height: 229mm
Item Length: 229mm
Release Year: 2019

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