A Step-by-Step Guide to 1930s Hairstyling
by Alfred Morris, edited by Bramcost Publications

 

Book Details

• Note: We are the publisher of this book. Buy with confidence.
• Note: Color images shown are modern artistic interpretations added for inspiration and visualization only. The book itself is printed in black and white, as originally published.
• Condition: New
• Edition: High-quality, unabridged reprint, carefully restored for modern readers
• Originally published: 1938
• Publisher: Bramcost Publications
• Publication year (reprint): 2009
• Format: Softcover
• Pages: 131
• Size: 6x9 inches
• Language: English

  

Originally published in 1938,  this book will teach you how to create soft, romantic 1930s waved styles. In the 30s, hair was typically worn at chin level or just above shoulder length with deeply set waves that held well under stylish hats. Longer hair would be waved and the length of the hair wrapped in a low bun at the base of the neck. The look was clean, sleek, and sophisticated -- and can now be replicated using the step-by-step techniques created by Alfred Morris.  

The book begins with a bit of background on water waving and then unfolds into the techniques using both illustrations and text descriptions to assist in the learning process. You'll learn how to place curls, use setting combs, and follow the author's "two and three dip" mode of creation. 97 diagrams and drawings will guide you through techniques and curl patterns for more than 15 specific hairstyle types including the:

• Pompadour
• Cockscomb
• Matinee
• Discretion
• Soignee
• Cocktail Coiffure
• Angel Coiffure
• Subtility
• Mayfair
• Chic
• Exotique
• Illusion
• Dignity
• Night Club
• Halo Swirl
• Allure

With water waving, there is a wide scope for individuality and styles can be created to enhance your own features. The author makes suggestions for hair parting and curls based on different features including a full face, long nose, thin face, crooked nose and a face with small features. In addition, curling patterns can be combined to create your own, unique style.

For years, the author was President of the International Hairdressers Society (London), Professor of the British Hairdressers Academy, Honorary Professor of the Institute de Belgique and multiple award winner at hairdressing competitions. The step-by-step methods outlined in this book are the same as those taught at the Morris School of Hairdressing in the 1930s, so you know you're being taught by an expert hairstylist of the era.

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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