Debutante Reader, Catherine, asks:

Can you tell me a good resource for photos of and especially instructions on constructing glamorous 50s hairstyles a la Hayworth and Crawford? I’m thinking of those fabulous center parted rolls with the low maiden row in the back. Can’t seem to find any good resources on the net but I found your site looking for dresses and I thought you might be able to help.
thanks,
catherine

Dear Catherine,
if it’s damn good hair you seek, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve got a few links that will surely put a curl in your bangs.

http://www.nocturne.com/swing/hair/hair.html

http://www.vintagebybuttons.com/hairdo/hairdo.htm

http://pompsnpincurls.googlepages.com/home3

A fun little, quick and dirty tutorial video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2QyEWv4WDo

and if you live near LA, a great workshop:

http://www.revampvintage.com/hair-makeup.html

xo,
Sandra
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