1899 Hairstyle Book (Vintage Victorian Hairstyling)
1899 Hairstyle Book (Vintage Victorian Hairstyling) Manual of Ladies' Hairdressing for Students Over 35 Authentic Victorian Hairstyles With Instructions by A. Mallemont CONDITION: new, softcover, crisp and glossy covers, 88 pages, 2008, unabridged, size: 6x9, published by Bramcost Publications Originally published in 1899, this rare book contains detailed instructions and illustrations for recreating the elegant and romantic styles of the Victorian era. The book begins with details on how to comb, cut, part and fasten the hair before styling and then illustrates how to create the:twistcoil"8"gordian knotgrecian knotapollo knotmarteau bowraised hand bowraised bandeaux (Marie Stuart style)raised pompadour (Marie Antoinette Style)raised bandeaux worn in Louis XV styleVirgin Mary bandeauEmpress bandeaux (worn by Empress Eugenie)Cleo bandeauwaved coiffurewater wave curl coiffurecatogan plait coiffureneck coiffurecurled coiffurehigh coiffurecoiffure puff (Louis XV)coiffure with puff and side partingraised wave coiffurecoiffure of waved bandeaucoiffure with combcoiffure with crescent ornamentribbon loop coiffurecoiffure with interlaced ribbonyoung lady ball coiffureopera coiffuregrand soiree coiffurewedding coiffureTechniques begin with easy-to-use twists and pinning, with each progressive style getting a little more difficult and/or combining multiple techniques. Long hair can be worked in the styles, but guidance is also provided for adding hair pieces to create fullness. Items such as frizzettes (hair combs with false hair pieces), switches and wiglets are used. Vintage techniques for creating desired effects with hair -- how to make ringlet curls, waves, waving in hairpins, waving on ivory sticks, waving with an iron (Marcel pattern) and water waving -- as well as adding hair ornaments to the hairstyles (ribbons, combs, feathers, flowers) are illustrated with completed hairstyles providing authentic representations of curls, waves and ornament placement worn in the Victorian era. All styles are described within the text with an illustration of the completed hairstyle showing the end results. A small chapter covers wedding coiffures and how to position the veil over your hairstyle for Jewish, Spanish and Renaissance style veils. The final chapter covers powdered coiffures. This techniques was used to obtain a lighter shade, an ash color or more reddish tint for a woman's hair. Vintage techniques for this process are discussed as well as four additional hairstyles using a combination of style techniques already learned: Louis XV powdered coiffure, Louis XV coiffure marquise, Louis XVI powdered coiffure, and Louis XVI coiffure with plumes. Please see images for a sampling of the instructions and styles. Be sure to check our other listings for more vintage hairstyle books. Bramcost Publications is your publishing resource for vintage lifestyle books and patterns. Our books/patterns focus on the way our foremothers and forefathers lived, laughed and loved in their everyday lives. Beauty, fashion, millinery, entertaining and handicrafts are the building blocks of our book/pattern offerings with an emphasis on VINTAGE:makeup, hairstyling, beautysewing, pattern drafting, fashion designknitting and crochet patternsmillinery, hat construction, hat patternsbeadwork, jewelry makingribbonwork, embroidery, embellishments, quiltingweddings, bridal interestpaper dolls, doll books, doll clothes patternsChristmas, Easter, Halloween and Valentine?s Day holiday celebrations
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Publication Year | 2008 |
| Topic | Beauty & Grooming |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Health & Fitness |
| Author | A. Mallemont |
| Format | Trade Paperback |
1899 Hairstyle Book (Vintage Victorian Hairstyling) Manual of Ladies’ Hairdressing for Students Over 35 Authentic Victorian Hairstyles With Instructions by A. Mallemont CONDITION: new, softcover, crisp and glossy covers, 88 pages, 2008, unabridged, size: 6×9, published by Bramcost Publications Originally published in 1899, this rare book contains detailed instructions and illustrations for recreating the elegant and romantic styles of the Victorian era. The book begins with details on how to comb, cut, part and fasten the hair before styling and then illustrates how to create the:twistcoil»8″gordian knotgrecian knotapollo knotmarteau bowraised hand bowraised bandeaux (Marie Stuart style)raised pompadour (Marie Antoinette Style)raised bandeaux worn in Louis XV styleVirgin Mary bandeauEmpress bandeaux (worn by Empress Eugenie)Cleo bandeauwaved coiffurewater wave curl coiffurecatogan plait coiffureneck coiffurecurled coiffurehigh coiffurecoiffure puff (Louis XV)coiffure with puff and side partingraised wave coiffurecoiffure of waved bandeaucoiffure with combcoiffure with crescent ornamentribbon loop coiffurecoiffure with interlaced ribbonyoung lady ball coiffureopera coiffuregrand soiree coiffurewedding coiffureTechniques begin with easy-to-use twists and pinning, with each progressive style getting a little more difficult and/or combining multiple techniques. Long hair can be worked in the styles, but guidance is also provided for adding hair pieces to create fullness. Items such as frizzettes (hair combs with false hair pieces), switches and wiglets are used. Vintage techniques for creating desired effects with hair — how to make ringlet curls, waves, waving in hairpins, waving on ivory sticks, waving with an iron (Marcel pattern) and water waving — as well as adding hair ornaments to the hairstyles (ribbons, combs, feathers, flowers) are illustrated with completed hairstyles providing authentic representations of curls, waves and ornament placement worn in the Victorian era. All styles are described within the text with an illustration of the completed hairstyle showing the end results. A small chapter covers wedding coiffures and how to position the veil over your hairstyle for Jewish, Spanish and Renaissance style veils. The final chapter covers powdered coiffures. This techniques was used to obtain a lighter shade, an ash color or more reddish tint for a woman’s hair. Vintage techniques for this process are discussed as well as four additional hairstyles using a combination of style techniques already learned: Louis XV powdered coiffure, Louis XV coiffure marquise, Louis XVI powdered coiffure, and Louis XVI coiffure with plumes. Please see images for a sampling of the instructions and styles. Be sure to check our other listings for more vintage hairstyle books. Bramcost Publications is your publishing resource for vintage lifestyle books and patterns. Our books/patterns focus on the way our foremothers and forefathers lived, laughed and loved in their everyday lives. Beauty, fashion, millinery, entertaining and handicrafts are the building blocks of our book/pattern offerings with an emphasis on VINTAGE:makeup, hairstyling, beautysewing, pattern drafting, fashion designknitting and crochet patternsmillinery, hat construction, hat patternsbeadwork, jewelry makingribbonwork, embroidery, embellishments, quiltingweddings, bridal interestpaper dolls, doll books, doll clothes patternsChristmas, Easter, Halloween and Valentine?s Day holiday celebrations
