Wearing makeup really took off again in the 1920s after years of being in the wilderness. New products came onto the market and cosmetics became more affordable. The love of having a suntan started during the decade and nail varnish entered the modern age. Women were influenced by the queens of the silver screen, and Read More …
The Roaring Twenties were book-ended between two global cataclysmic events – the aftermath of World War I, and the financial crash that led to the Great Depression. The Great War had taken many lives, and this shadow cast a desire to live for today and embrace life. It was off with the old – literally Read More …
When creating an authentic period hairstyle or makeup for film or television, there are several things to consider to ensure that you get the designs right. These things will also help you when doing dailies or a last-minute job. If creating a period-inspired look for a fashion shoot or for a bit of vintage fun, Read More …
Men’s hair in the seventies was a joy to behold. There was a little bit of variation throughout the decade, from long to short, blow-dried and bouffant to spiked and bleached, with “overgrown” being the look that most people associate with the decade. Hairstyling and grooming was no longer simply for women – hair products were Read More …
When we think of 1940s makeup, we usually think of rounded red lips. This, more than any other aspect of 1940s makeup, defines the era and spans women of all classes from all around the world. But there’s more to 1940s makeup than just red lipstick! Here we look at makeup in general during the Read More …
Like the sixties, the seventies was a diverse decade for makeup looks. Continuing on from the late 1960s flower power trend of more natural looks, the decade went into super glam mode, gave a nod to retro smoky eyes and skinny brows, revolved around the glitter ball of decadent disco and pogo-ed into avant-garde punk. Read More …
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Like the preceding sixties, the seventies was a diverse decade for hairstyles. New styles were being created throughout the decade. There was a lot of experimentation and hair was sometimes a direct expression of the times. Women’s 1970s hairstyles varied from long, soft and feminine to short, edgy and androgynous. Here we take a look Read More …
The 1960s was a youth-oriented decade – the “baby boomers” were coming of age and defined the decade as their own. Makeup looks were at both ends of the scale, from the au naturel look of the hippie brigade to the dramatic black and white eyes of mod high-fashion, with pastel colours making their mark Read More …