You may have heard of Ben Nye, let’s take it back even further to the father of Make-up, the gentleman who invented make-up and “make-up”, the legendary Max Factor. Every make-up artist wouldn’t be where they are today if it weren’t for Max Factor. Let’s throw it out there. Not only is Max Factor the fatherContinue reading “Father of Make-up, Max Factor: the man who invented make-up and “make-up””
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What Happened When Nylon Stockings Were Scarce During WWII? Women Got Creative! Plus, the Birth of Sally Henson Leg Makeup
During World War II nylon stockings largely disappeared from civilian life, because nylon production was re-directed to military uses (parachutes, ropes, tire reinforcement), prompting rationing, black markets, creative leg-make-up solutions came into play and intense post-war demand that sparked the so‑called, the infamous “nylon riots.” Nylon was invented in the mid‑1930s and introduced to theContinue reading “What Happened When Nylon Stockings Were Scarce During WWII? Women Got Creative! Plus, the Birth of Sally Henson Leg Makeup”
25 Forgotten Beauty Secrets Women in the 1950’s Part 3: Household Skin-Care Remedies, Homemade Hair Masks and conditioners (Rita Hayworth’s Documented Hair Treatment!), Cold Spoons for De-Puffing the Eyes, Scalp Oiling & Packing (Black Hair-Care) and Aerosol Hairspray
Hey, everyone, and welcome back to part three of 25 forgotten beauty secrets women in the 1950’s part 3! It is so fascinating to discover or re-discover beauty secrets from the 1950s, specifically with women. From Pond’s Cold Cream and Vaseline petroleum jelly, such as did you know Kleenex facial tissue was invented in 1924,Continue reading “25 Forgotten Beauty Secrets Women in the 1950’s Part 3: Household Skin-Care Remedies, Homemade Hair Masks and conditioners (Rita Hayworth’s Documented Hair Treatment!), Cold Spoons for De-Puffing the Eyes, Scalp Oiling & Packing (Black Hair-Care) and Aerosol Hairspray”
25 Forgotten Beauty Secrets Women in the 1950’s Part 4: Hair Accessories and Ornaments, 1950’s make-up look, nail care and Max Factor Pan-Cake Make-up
Hey, everyone, and welcome back to part four of 25 forgotten beauty secrets women in the 1950s part 4! It is so fascinating to discover or re-discover beauty secrets from the 1950s, specifically with women. From Pond’s Cold Cream and Vaseline petroleum jelly, such as did you know Kleenex facial tissue was invented in 1924,Continue reading “25 Forgotten Beauty Secrets Women in the 1950’s Part 4: Hair Accessories and Ornaments, 1950’s make-up look, nail care and Max Factor Pan-Cake Make-up”
Materials for Lipstick Were Scarce During WWII, the Importance of Victory Red and What Did Lipstick Represent in the War?
During the Second World War, in both America and Canada, lipstick materials were in shortage, leaving women to become creative, since lipstick has sustained a powerful symbol of morale and normalcy on the home front. Upon the conclusion of the war, the “Victory Red” shape was worn by women in celebration, much like the VictoryContinue reading “Materials for Lipstick Were Scarce During WWII, the Importance of Victory Red and What Did Lipstick Represent in the War?”
Salon Culture: Weekly Visits and Professional Etiquette in America
American salon culture, during the 20th century transformed from an elite social pastime. During the 1950s, regular salon visits were a social ritual, with women gathering for weekly shampoos, sets and styling. Salons were centres of community, gossip and self-care, with strict standards for hygiene and technique. Salons in America in 1950s In the 1950s,Continue reading “Salon Culture: Weekly Visits and Professional Etiquette in America”
