New Hairstyling book

[Aurora]

I'm not too keen on the style of pics either, but I figure it's got to be better than black & white ones!
I'm predicting the price of "1940's Hairstyles" will drop severly in the next few months...
I wish I had a bit more in my PayPal account so I could order... please buy my stuff on eBay!!! lol

 

[desi_de_lu_lu]

We (Lolita, Dixie and I) were approached at Viva Las Vegas to sign up for an advanced copy...and I saw the book.. it's neat. But it has the "I got printed at Kinko's" look to it. I am not sure what they are charging everyone.. but personally I think it is overpriced for what you get.

I would still like to browse through it though...

 

[KittyT]

I GOT MY COPY ALREADY! I have not yet had a chance to look at it, though.

 

[cassylynn]

I just received my copy today and I am very pleased with it. Beautiful pictures, step-by-step instructions are very detailed. Here's a rundown for you gals who are still on the fence about ordering the book...

The Curl...
Curling Iron (base direction - how to roll)
Hot Rollers (base direction - how to roll)
Sponge Rollers
Velcro Rollers

The Pin Curl...
Pinning Pin Curls
Pin Curl Sizes
Pin Curl Direction
Pin Curl Pivot Point
Base Shape & Placement
Pullout Directions
Stand-up Pin Curls
Using End Wraps with Pin Curls

Combing Out - Hairstyles...
Victory Rolls
Pompador
Rat Fillers
Finger Wave
Pin Curl Wave
Horizontal Pin Curl Wave
Vertical Pin Curl Wave

Final Styles - Hairstyles...
The Vixen
Snood Style
The Page Boy :eusa_clap
The Housemaker
Pompadour Twirl
The Pin-up (very beautiful)
Tiki Lounge
Jazz Singer
For the Boys
The Scarf Roll
Double Twist/Fake Bangs
Red Hot
Victory Girl
The Chignon
Film Noir
The Silent Film Star (Somewhat like a 20's hairstyle)
The Casino Wife
Cascading Curls
The Contessa
The Fake Bob
The Sweetheart
Bang Wave
Hat Hair (Hairstyle to compliment hats)
Asymmetric Style
The Doll

Other Options...
Accessories (Tips) - Scarves, Flowers, Snood, Hats, Bows, Ribbon, Bandana, Hair Combs, Veils, Barrettes
Flowers - How to make your own
The Rosie/Protect your hairstyle

Finishing Touches...
Eyebrows
Winged Eyeliner
Red Lips
Nails (1920's Society Nail White how to)

I would include pics but I might be infringing on copyright laws if I do that. I hope this helps you gals! Can I say again it's a beautiful book. :eusa_clap Also, it is 164 pages. Not bad for $29.95 US

 

[Aurora]

Sounds like a jam-packed book - I'll be ordering in the next few days.

Printed at Kinkos? Could someone translate please?

 

[RetroModelSari]

sounds like a loooooot more than I had expected.... I hope it will arrive next week!!! I feel like X-Mas :-D

 

[ShooShooBaby]

wow, i can't wait to get my hands on this!

 

[scarlett]

Hi ladies - I got my copy today and I can't wait to give a few of the styles a try. I think it will be perfect for me, as I have no idea how to style my own hair and the instructions are simple to follow. Also, I like the fact that there are pictures of each hair model w/ straight unstyled hair before each style - that helps me alot. I always see the final style and figure everyone must have easier hair to work with than I do - but I'm more inspired now to give it a go.

 

[DimeADanceQueen]

Off the Fence, On the Bandwagon

Thanks for run down on parts! I went ahead and ordered a copy today. I've got several things on vintage hair but this looks superior to them all!!

 

[Smuterella]

this is actually really annoying as i have been writing a book on this and they beat me

i think we should publish fedora lounge potted guides for charity - they'd so sell

 

[Magpie Annie]

i think we should publish fedora lounge potted guides for charity - they'd so sell

That is such a great idea!!!!

 

[KittyT]

Well I haven't gotten all the way through yet, and some of the instructions are very detailed and good, such as those for fingerwaving and for setting an S wave using pincurls.

Unfortunately, there are a few major things lacking that I would've really liked to see in this book.

* no mention at all that few of these styles will really work well unless you have layers cut into your hair. In my opinion, that is the most important aspect of vintage hairstyling. It doesn't matter how well you set you hair, or how great a stylist you are - having layers makes ALL the difference in your styles.

* little mention of setting lotion as a tool for curling. Some talk of it in the pincurling section, but no mention of it as a valuable styling aid for hot roller sets.

* almost no styles with bangs (something I'd hoped for more of, since I have bangs)

* only a couple of short styles. (something else I'd hoped for more of)

* almost all styles featured are 1940s. This book was advertised as 30s-50s and I was really hoping to see more 50s styles!

* does not talk about dry sets at all, unless they are hot roller sets or sets with heat. I know many gals here, myself included, have found better results with cold dry sets than wet sets.

* would have liked to see a more detailed accessories section with some better instructions for making your own.

* lipstick instructions in the back are just downright terrible.

In her bibliography in the back, she has a section for websites she used. She really should have just come to hang out here at the FL for a couple of months!

 

[Smuterella]

That is such a great idea!!!!

i think so, for charity or to fund the site

 

[Smuterella]

and i would be quite happy to coordinate it, if others agree

 

[Audrey Horne]

Sounds like a jam-packed book - I'll be ordering in the next few days.

Printed at Kinkos? Could someone translate please?

Kinkos is a local copy print shop. I think she meant that the print quality doesn't look all that great.

 

[Classydame]

I picked up my copy yesterday at the vintage fashion expo. I am quite pleased with the book for only 29.95 I think it is pretty good. The author was there and also gave a demonstration, she was quite sweet. I think the idea behind to book is to teach the basics so you can put into place your own ideas by creating your own style. I asked her which type of setting lotion she likes and she uses Redken shaping lotion.

I do really appreciate the fingerwave instructions, although I haven't really scoured other instructions, I find her's very clear.

Thanks again to Sari for posting and thanks to Snookie for letting me know she was at the expo.

Shellie

 

[Aurora]

Kinkos is a local copy print shop. I think she meant that the print quality doesn't look all that great.

Thanks, I presumed that it mean't that, but "kinkos" is a whole new name to me!

 

[MissS]

Why, oh why does everything take so long to arrive in Australia?? Ladies, I expect to see a flood of pictures in the Show Us Your Hairstyle thread soon!

 

[sixsexsix]

I am in Canada and haven't received my copy yet either

 

[Aurora]

I'm in Wales and haven't received my copy either... Mind you, I haven't ordered mine yet! :eusa_doh:

Sorry - I'm in an odd mood today, must be the Sun!!