Following on from the hardship of World War II and rationing, the fifties was a time of relative prosperity. Disposable income combined with an increase in mass media encouraged the consumption of fashion. New hair care products, including one-step colours, were designed to allow women to do their own hair easily at home – and women 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 …
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 …
Fashion in the 1960s saw a lot of diversity and featured many trends and styles influenced by the working classes, music, independent cinema and social movements. In the UK, the fashion focus shifted from Paris to London, with designer Mary Quant leading the “Swinging London” revolution. Vidal Sassoon transformed women’s hairdressing, taking the humble bob Read More …
Here we look at the fashionable hairstyles of Edwardian women, from the fictional beauty of the Gibson Girl to the huge pompadours worn to support the enormous hats of the decade. We also look at hair accessories and give a nod to the hats of the era, as they had such an influence on a Read More …
In the United Kingdom, the death of Queen Victoria in January 1901 and the succession of her son Edward marked the end of the Victorian era and the dawn of the Edwardian era. King Edward VII reigned from 1901 to 1910. A collection of black and white photos from Edwardian Britain. People from all walks Read More …
A selection of Vogue covers from the 1930s through to the 1980s, showing the changing trends in fashion, makeup and photography.
Photographs of women in the 1930s showing the short, waved hairstyles and looks of the decade. Handy reference material when creating period hairstyles and makeup. We include as much information as we know. Sometimes it is a mystery and we can only wonder!