1940s fashion hair 40s hairstyles

Rockabilly Hair

I finally got around to doing a proper pincurl set on my newly cut hair! I had it cut to the classic, 40s "Middy" length; similar to what Lauren Bacall and Gene Tierney sported in the 40s. These pictures were taken right before the rain started--and the humidity made the curls droop a bit. :( (Despite using a good setting lotion!) I need to fiddle with the pincurl set a bit more, plus I'm having trouble with getting the back rows to completely dry (even after being in a set for 12 hours!)…

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If you love 1940s vintage hairstyles, these step by step pin up hairstyles and tutorials for short, medium, and long hair will not disappoint!

I have had this sleeve in my file for quite some time. It's such a pretty sleeve and would look so nice on everything from a t-shirt to a dress. So, very versatile. I had found a full length picture of the dress, but for the life of me, I was unable to find it this morning. I'm only giving you the drafting instructions for the sleeve today. Next Saturday I'll be back with a sample of the sleeve along with a sample of the Bell Shaped Sleeve that I did HERE. Hopefully I will have found my…

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Victory rolls - one of the most copied pinup hair dos of the 1940's. Waves, pin curls, bumper bangs, pompadours, the 1940's was all about updos !

Retro Hair Chart.