Economies were rebuilding, new businesses were flourishing and consumers now had more money to spend on cosmetics. Eyeliner and mascara were used to create the main definition to the eyes, and one shade of eyeshadow was worn on the upper eyelids. Come to our cosmetics studio boutique in burbank, california to see our cosmetic museum as you journey through the history of makeup. How to get 1950s hollywood makeup in 10 easy steps so you. Original advice as taught to women of this glamorous era. With the 60s and the hippies came a more liberated makeup look, from white lips and egyptianlined eyes to painted images on faces. There was a push for all things natural, unlike the 1930s and 1950s, which favored reshaping eyebrows and contouring the face. This book shows you how to get the look you desire from hair cutting through combouts.
Beauty guides from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and the 1960s. Pinup and rockabilly makeup book for vintage makeup styling lauren rennells author of vintage hairstyling. Just like previous decades, hollywood and film actresses were still huge influences on the beauty industry and women everywhere. Spread the love beauty and makeup history make up fashion history before 1950 part 1 by pauline weston thomas for fashion beauty and makeup history late eighteenth century return to nature victorian delicacy edwardian beauties the house of cyclax helena rubenstein cosmetics the marcel wave nestle permanent hair wave a womans crowning glory selfridges the. See more ideas about 1950s makeup, vintage hairstyles and hair inspiration. What your 1950s beauty routine would have looked like. America had proven to be a major world power in the past 50 years, and times were good well, if you were a middle class or wealthy white male, anyway. From the 1930s through the 1950s, various movie stars proved to be the models for current trends in makeup. Women s 1950s makeup an overview vintage 1950s makeup guides 1950s makeup lovetoknow 1950 s womens hair and makeup saubhaya. Authentic natural 1950s makeup history and tutorial vintage. The book covers more details about choosing colors, application tips and tools, and my favorite how to apply foundation and rouge for my specific face shape. As a new, more liberated society evolved, teenagers became a marketing mans dream. Following on from 40s wartime austerity, the 50s was a time of growth and prosperity.
The age of makeup entered its golden age in the 1950 s. Mike brown was head of history in a london school and is an author, broadcaster and authority on the fashions of the forties and fifties. Vintage make up 1950s tutorials, facts and beauty tips. For more vintage makeup reading, check out the full history of 1960s makeup over on glamour daze. Recreating the fashions of the fifties takes the reader on a tour of the trends and signature styles of the era from audrey hepburn chic to high school prom queen. Archaeological evidence of cosmetics certainly dates from. The 1950s makeup cosmetic industry exploded with mega brand. As im still trying to build my knowledge of vintage cosmetics and beauty history, i thought this book would a valuable addition to my collection. The classic 1950s makeup look consisted of strong and full lips, with obviously madeup, yet elegant eyes.
An extremely rare and sought after beauty 1940s hairstyle tutorial book, with specific advice for your type in achieving the best 1940s look. Beauty and cosmetics 15501950 shire library by sarah jane downing. Learn about the cosmetic innovations, where to buy 1950s style makeup today. Makeup history cosmetics before 1950 fashion history. Originally published in 1953, this rare hairstyling book contains detailed instructions and illustrations for creating retro hairstyles with a bit of 1950s beauty makeup suggestions. Vintage 1940s hair tutorial book 1943 glamour daze. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can. Westmore beauty book a complete 1950s guide to vintage makeup, hairstyling and beauty techniques bud westmore, perc westmore, frank westmore, mont westmore, wally westmore on.
Authentic natural 1950s makeup history and tutorial. This product is included in our bargain bundle pack of vintage makeup tutorial books. When you come to the outer end of your lashes, create a winged effect by sweeping eyeliner up toward your temple in a diagonal direction. Gently pull your eyelid taught, then use liquid eyeliner to draw a thin line across the lid, staying as close to the lashline as possible. The 1960s was the first retro decade with styles in both clothes and makeup harkening back to the 1920s, however with a more waif like appearance. Explore the glamorous, glitzy, makeup styles of decades past without the pressure of the modern world. The age of makeup entered its golden age in the 1950s. Read your favorite book, or a book youve never read before, cover to cover in one day. Choose a local town or recreational area and go exploring.
The mandarin eyebrow the mandarin style eyebrow made its way to america in the 1950s from paris style. Vintage make up 1950s beauty blog makeup esthetics. During this time, women were expected to look put together, but never overdone. Learn the key makeup looks of the 1950s and so much more. Westmore beauty book a complete 1950s guide to vintage makeup, hairstyling and beauty techniques. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Many economies around the world blossomed and grew. Originally published in 1956, this rare makeup, beauty and hairstyling book contains all of the information needed to create the glamorous moviestar look of the 1950s. Although the history of the pachucascholas stems back to as early as 1922. Be inspired by scrolling through a huge gallery of vintage 1950s makeup images.
By the 1950s and 1960s, teenage girls were commonly wearing makeup and cosmetic. A vintage 1950s makeup tutorial by hollywood makeup artist ern westmore demonstrating the secrets of 1950s makeup for the face shapes of miss oval, miss round, miss square, miss oblong and miss. Skin is pale, often from foundation or powder called translucent. On january 20, 1961, the handsome and charismatic john f. Mike brown was head of history in a london school and is an author, broadcaster and authority on 20th century fashions he is the author of cc41 utility clothing, the 1940s look, the 1950s look and has to date written many books on wartime britain. Quite simply, these women were not only fashion icons but beauty icons for women around the world. From the working woman of the war to the femme fatale of film noir, the 1940s were about minimal makeup and a natural look. I recommend reading a 1950s beauty book to learn how yes, you can use. The 1950s were a decade marked by the postworld war ii boom, the dawn of the cold war and the civil rights movement in the united states. If you are ever wondering about how to do your makeup era specific this might be your book. Now that the second world war had ended, the 1950s saw the start of the golden age of makeup. Travel back in time with me to the 1950s and ill show you a historically accurate makeup tutorial.
A comprehensive history of beauty and cosmetics from pagan cultures to christian cultures through to the 1950s. A concise illustrated guide to 1950s makeup looks and cosmetic developments, featuring the key styles for women in that. If youre interested in having a 1950s look, this is the book to have. Try to find some interesting places youve never been before. Here is an interesting makeup style from the 1954 book, top secrets of hair styling by victor vito. For the first time, unknown models began to rival the big hollywood names in becoming the face of makeup brands. The westmore brothers are legendary in american cinema history for doing the hair and cosmetics of the greatest film stars of the period. Max factor art of 1950s lipstick makeup books, hollywood. Cosmetic body art is argued to have been the earliest form of a ritual in human culture. Makeup history hazel bishops 1950s stayon lipsticks. Origins of the mandarin eyebrow the eyebrow resembles. Posts about 1950s makeup written by allison barbera. Applied as either a liquid or as pressed powder, the foundation needed to reflect the soft femininity of the day. The 1960s started off as the dawn of a golden age to most americans.
Read our concise fully illustrated history of 1950s makeup styles and cosmetics. History lessons were always rather long, so what i am basically saying is go and boil that kettle and get comfy, its a long one. Feb 4, 2020 a history of 1950s makeup a snippet from the retro makeup book after the conservative years of ww11 came to an end and the cos. Lips are pale or glittering, rarely showing dark shades. Discover colors dating back to the 1900s that are just as beautiful and relevant today. The end of rationing opened up the way for new products and. Face paint is my first book, all about the history of makeup something ive always wanted to write its a hardback book 8 x 10 inches, with 60,000 words full of fascinating, surprising and at times unbelievable stories of how and why the items in your makeup bag got to be there. The story of makeup amazon lisa eldridge make up product.
This will definitely inform my research for my 90s beauty history book. I love the look of the 1950s and have done many shows with it, and always keep in the look out for reference sources. Authentic 1950s makeup history and tutorial vintage dancer. The history of cosmetics spans at least 7,000 years and is present in almost every society on earth. What your 1950s beauty routine would have looked like, according to judy blume. A history of 1950s makeup a snippet from the retro. Dramatic eyes, featuring mascara used heavily, producing spiked lashes. A history of 1950s makeup a snippet from the retro makeup book after the conservative years of ww11 came to an end and the cosmetics industry caught back up with demand, makeup styles took the biggest turn.
Vito also wrote another great book called be your own hair stylist in 1950. Max factor began experimenting with various compounds in an effort to develop a. The evidence for this comes in the form of utilised red mineral pigments including crayons associated with the emergence of homo sapiens in africa. In the 1950s, etiquette used to be the glue that held our society together. On week 224 we are sharing extensive research on the history of make up in the 1950s, so much fun to go back and learn what was happening with the colors the process and what women like our mothers were experiencing with the beauty trends in those days, we love it we like to thank you for. Their spending power enabled them to make self indulgent purchases, sometimes with even more freedom than adults. Westmore beauty book a complete 1950s guide to vintage. How to get 1950s hollywood makeup in 10 easy steps so you can be a starlet too. I now have on order a book by madeleine marsh an expert on vintage collectables especially.
Cosmetics and personal care products in the medicine and science collections makeup. This updated and refreshed reference book chronicles historic trends for the. A concise illustrated guide to 1950s makeup looks and cosmetic developments, featuring the key styles for women in that decade. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This is a book sure to delight designers, social historians and anyone with an interest in this styledefining decade. Vintage makeup guides beauty tutorials from 1920s to 1960s. The 1950s saw a boom in economic prosperity and business. A bit of a different post today well more like a history lesson. Using this book, youll discover the 1950s howtos for. When most people are looking at doing some sort of periodbased makeup look, they tend to err towards the 1930s through to the 1950s. Frank, bud and mont originally published this book in the mid1950s, it had been long discontinued, but now, here it is rereleased in an exclusive, limited publishing. Emphasising eyes, while retaining a natural glamour, was key.