It’s Sunday. I was meant to do a 1940s photo shoot today, but it’s raining. Yup, rain in the desert. It rains 10 days a year here, and I manage to schedule photo shoots on all of them.
So the photo shoot is delayed, but that just gives me more time to play with 1940s hair ideas. Here’s what I’ve been pinning…
My model, like me, has very fine hair. The challenge will be to get the fluff and volume that 1940s styles demand without wet setting her hair (time unfortunately does not allow) – the work will have to be done with heat, which is always a risk with fine hair, and effects the final look of the style too. Therefore I’m leaning towards an updo with smooth rolls rather than a fluffy, girlish style.
My plan is to get as much curl into the model’s hair as I can with a curling iron, then tease and smooth. I have a nifty little hat to cover the back of the head, so most of the styling will be in the front of the hair, which holds plenty of possibilities with victory rolls and pompadour options.
Wish me luck!
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AuntieNan
April 11, 2016 at 2:32 AMI had luck with top curls that I pinned into place by setting the hair in perm curlers with plenty of product, then easing them out once the hair was curled. I had "rats" of old washed combings that I could use as a foundation to fill in as I smoothed the top layer over it. The matching color was a big help. Asymmetrical should look terrific with one of your swell hats!
Good luck!
Nancy N
Renee
April 11, 2016 at 7:29 AMI too have fine hair. I've found that using dry shampoo (even on clean hair) gives you a little extra body to work with. Mine will actually hold a curl!
Good luck with the shoot!
vintagevisions27
April 11, 2016 at 4:46 PMAwesome! Can't wait to see what you create. If you need some more inspiration check out my "Great Hair Fridays" series. I posted a bunch of times about 40s hair. http://vintagevisions27.blogspot.com/search/label/Great%20Hair%20Fridays
-Emily
PinhouseP
April 30, 2016 at 3:11 PMOh how I love these classic pincurl sets! If I could only do them on myself…
I went to hairdresser school ages and ages ago, and we had an elderly stern lady as a teacher. She was a pincurl wiz, and could do all these wonderful styles (and the proper cuts for them). I've wanted a removable head since, 'cause there is no way I can control my arms in a mirror to do my own set 😛 Can't wait to see what you do!
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August 29, 2016 at 1:22 PMReally nice photos and ideas. Would you mind sharing what came out if this "experiment"? I am trying to put together a decent amount of info on 1940s hair.
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