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During the Second World War, beauty routines were shaped by rationing, resourcefulness and a determination to maintain a sense of normalcy. Shampoo ingredients were diverted to the war effort, hot water wasn’t always guaranteed and hairstyles were designed to last for days as opposed to hours. Victory rolls, pin curls and sculpted waves needed stayingContinue reading “Cornstarch as Dry Shampoo: Women Used During WWII”