Review: "Vintage Hairstyling" Retro Styles with Modern Techniques

In my opinion, this book by Lauren Rennells is fabulous.

Vintage Hairstyling

Women of the 1930's, 1940's, and 1950's, generally wore their hair with waves and curls. These bends in their strands matched the naturally curvy nature of a woman's body which was considered to be very feminine and sexy. Many modern gal's are turning to the past for inspiration for their own hairstyles. Many celebrities are donning these retro looks as well: Reese Witherspoon, Katy Perry, and Madonna to name a few.

This book is full of pictures and step by step instructions to help get famous styles such as the Pompadour, Victory Rolls, The Scarf Roll, Bang Wave, The Chignon, and many variations of these plus so much more. There are sequential pictures that are numbered with corresponding written "how to" notes. There are instructions on how to use sponge and Velcro rollers, how to make pin curls, and how to use heated tools.

There is a section on accessories such as flowers, barrettes, scarves, and so on. Also vintage hats were important back then and the author touches on that as well.

Our mothers, grandmothers, and great grandmothers used different techniques than we do today just because of the fact that they did not have many of our modern conveniences, and the book breaks down these old fashioned ways of doing things and gives today's options to achieve the same look.

When the locks are all styled beautifully, one might want some make-up tips and those are covered too. Winged eyeliner and red lips are a must for the full effect and of course these are included.

This book is fun and very inspiring. I think it would be perfect for anyone looking for feminine vintage appeal and especially if troubles with styling have been encountered. Brides would find many ideas here as well as girls preparing for prom, and actually, it would be great for any female looking to add a little glamor.