A little over a week ago, when I was at the salon getting my color touched up, I decided to have my stylist cut bangs. By the next day I was already regretting it! They're cute but don't feel "me" and even styling around them for a few days was making me angsty. But it's okay, because I've been there before and know how to grow them out. (Why do I never learn. Whyyy.) So my stupid move is your hair tutorial gain, and ... Read more »
Vintage Hairstyles
A fast roller set for everyday vintage hair
Two years ago I did a long tutorial on a sponge/foam roller set, and it continues to be one of my most popular posts. It's time for an update, I think! So today I'm going to show you my fast and basic daily roller set for everyday vintage hair, and how I brush it out. While I try other techniques, setting patterns, methods and products now and again, this is my tried and true. I go for casual curls, an everyday look ... Read more »
How I do a vintage back roll using a scarf
Hello my dear readers! I hope those of you in the U.S. had a lovely Thanksgiving. I know I did! Today I'm excited to share a quick hair tutorial with you. I love the look of a 1940s-style back roll. It can be an elegant evening style or wartime factory worker casual. There are several great tutorials for this type of hairstyle, including at Va-Voom Vintage and Eileen's Basement. My version is a little different, as it ... Read more »
Fake a good hair day with a beret (on a windy day)
Today I'm finally sharing a little tutorial I've thought about all autumn, as I've lazily enjoyed wearing berets quite frequently. I love berets (tams, tammys... call them what you will). They are my favorite hat to wear, and my favorite hat to knit, too. You can knit cabled ones, fair isle ones, slouchy ones, you name it. And finding vintage berets isn't usually too difficult, either. As an added bonus, felt berets ... Read more »
How I do a late 30s/early 40s sponge roller set (and avoid dents!)
I'm here today to talk about hair! Now that I've settled into a routine with my haircut at shoulder-length, I thought I'd show you one way I set my hair for a late 1930s/early 1940s look. It's just a nice hairstyle that I think is easy to wear and easy to style. No fuss, no frills. I know over the years I've learned a ton from vintage hair tutorials online, so hopefully this will help someone out there and I can pay it ... Read more »