Early forms of false eyelashes appeared in the 19th century through extreme methods like sewing hair into eyelids. However, modern strip lashes were first patented in 1911 by Canadian inventor Anna Taylor. Prior to that, a patent for weaving artificial eyelashes was filed in the UK by German hairdresser Karl Nessler in 1902. It wasContinue reading “History on False Eyelashes”
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The Return of Coco Chanel (1954)
Coco Chanel staged a high‑profile comeback to Paris couture on 5 February 1954; her relaxed, tailored aesthetic re-asserted itself despite hostile French critics and found strong commercial success with American and Canadian buyers, ultimately re-shaping post-war women’s dress. Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel returned from a 15‑year hiatus and re-opened her couture house in 1954, presenting aContinue reading “The Return of Coco Chanel (1954)”
Rita Hayworth’s Hair Rinse
Rita Hayworth is commonly said to have used olive oil on her hair after shampooing (saturate, wrap, rinse with lemon). This appears in contemporary magazine pieces and vintage‑beauty compilations. It’s apparent documented Hayworth’s hair rinse consisted of lemon juice, mayonnaise and olive oil. Rita Hayworth’s on‑set and at‑home hair-care included olive oil to restore shine afterContinue reading “Rita Hayworth’s Hair Rinse”
Marilyn Monroe Usage of Vaseline as Primer and Highlighter From Her Make-up Artist
Marilyn Monroe’s longtime make‑up artist Allan “Whitey” Snyder routinely used Vaseline (petroleum jelly) as a primer and highlighter under her foundation to create a dewy, “soft‑focus” glow for film and photography. Quick summary of the claim and evidence Snyder applied a thin layer of Vaseline to Monroe’s skin before foundation and also dabbed it on her cheekbonesContinue reading “Marilyn Monroe Usage of Vaseline as Primer and Highlighter From Her Make-up Artist”
Joan Crawford’s Ice Water Facial
Hollywood icons like Joan Crawford swore by ice water facials to maintain youthful skin, tighten pores and for other people to reduce puffiness. This routine pre-dated modern cryotherapy, including ice facials and was widely recommended in beauty magazines of the era. While other Hollywood icons such as Marilyn Monroe loved to indulge in ice baths. Continue reading “Joan Crawford’s Ice Water Facial”
What Make-up Did Elvis Presley Wear?
Elvis wore make-up not as vanity but more as a necessity, with his make-up mostly subtle, stage‑and‑camera focused products, foundation, powder, eyeliner, mascara, occasional lip care and eyeshadow used to sharpen his eyes, even skin tone and survive hot lights. Priscilla Presley and several make-up pros confirm he relied on eyeliner, mascara and base productsContinue reading “What Make-up Did Elvis Presley Wear?”
