LIVIN'VINTAGE
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| It would appear I always liked a crazy "do" |
For quite some time now I have been milling over the idea of setting up a profile or blog to do with my various hair....experiments (shall we say)! With some light coaxing from friends,family etc...I'm going to give it a go.
Retro or Vintage styles are a huge source of inspiration for me. I am interested in many aspects of the 1950's (America) not just the hair but also the clothes, the music, the cars the architecture and interiors!!.....I think its safe to say I am a little....taken with the 1950's.
So, I may not be able to have a beautiful 1950's home filled with retro furnishings (pastel pink kitchen etc.) or a beautiful car like the "EDSEL CORSAIR" however, I can endeavour to bring a little 1950's into my life via the hair.
The cars and kitchens will come.....later! Hehe!
So.....the hair!
I consider myself lucky that my job as an Art and Design teacher allows me that little bit of freedom to just do whatever I feel like! (With regards to hair I mean) Up or down, messy or neat, its all more or less acceptable. I worry at times that I've just gone that one step too far...and I am going to get absolutely ripped to shreds! But as long as I wear the hair..and "own it" then....its cool? right?
My pupils do sometimes look at me funny though....but majority of the time they just say "Miss, how do you do your hair"
Victory Rolls
Victory Rolls are where it all began for me. Not difficult to do and only take 5 minutes, this is my equivalent of a last-min ponytail before rushing out the door! (I do understand its a little easier for me as I have naturally curly hair so I just throw up two sections at front and roll them, but if you have straight hair, there is that added extra of having to tong the rest of your hair)
TIPS:Plenty or hairspray, make sure the rolls feel secure on your head before leaving home. And check the weather...if its windy, eh...goodluck with that!
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| Blow-dried then pinned up. |
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| Natural Curls, then pinned up. |
"Swirl or Rolled-Quiff"
This updo is also a staple favourite of mine, commonly used when I do not have time to think about doing anything different! Its great as an updo, looks complicated but once you know how, it really isn't.
TIPS: Hairspray, Backcomb roots then smooth over before pinning up. Always check the back of your head in a mirror because...sometimes if your not careful there can be a big "vacant" space on the back of your head. Attempt to space out the pin curls evenly.
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| Back view (just had hair cut, difficult) |
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| Was in major need of colour at that time, but was too broke! |
