Stay Dirty- and Look Great!

your dirty secret...

Something that draws me to retro inspired hairstyles is the versatility. When done well, a curl set can last days, be molded into different shapes and reworked. The last thing you need to get in your way is oily, flat roots. That's where dry shampoo comes in the picture!

I am excited to be teaming with Beauty & Pin-Ups for this hairstyle! As a frequent dry shampoo user, I was excited to try Stay Dirty, their new Dry Shampoo!*

Vintage Hair How-To + Beauty& Pin Ups

1940s style & product review...

THE LOOK
I love 1940s hair. Seriously, its one of my all-time favorite decades when it comes to vintage hairstyles. My lovely model let me do a classic pageboy look.

HOW I DID IT

1. On clean hair, prep with Sway Blow Out spray and blow dry smooth. (I added a little bit of Luxe for some leave-in moisture)

2. Spritz evenly with Fever spray.

3. Starting at the nape, part a U shape from side to side. Begin by taking square sections no larger than 2x2 inches. Mist your section with Valor hairspray before you curl. Start the curl about 2-4 inches from the end.

4. Clip each curl into a roll to let them cool.

5. For the Front area, section out hair for your wave horizontally, then split that into 1x1 sections and after curling, clip like stand up curls.

6. After fully cooled, remove clips and brush out. Take caution not to flip out curls. Brush smoothing hair under.

7. For wave, smooth curls and shape wave with your fingers. Clip wave into place with duckbill clips if needed. Spray with Valor to hold. Feel free to use a bobby pin to keep wave from falling in your face. Tuck it behind your ear like I did, or wear it Veronica Lake style!

PRODUCTS & TOOLS

Babyliss PRO dryer

Olivia Garden Ceramic Ion Round Brush CI-45

Hot Tools ¾” curling iron

Beauty & Pin Ups Sway Blow Out Styling Primer
Beauty & Pin Ups Luxe Leave-In Spray Conditioner

Beauty & Pin Ups Fever Thermal Spray

Beauty & Pin Ups Valor Superfine Spray

Denman Grooming Bristle Brush

TIPS

*I can’t stress enough that a haircut can make styling sooo much easier! Cutting the hair into a U shape is essential for getting a flawless U shaped rolled hairstyle.

*To mimic this look, you can roll the sides like a bumper bang and pin it so the sides are shorter than the back length.

*Please ALWAYS USE thermal protection! Especially on colored hair, since heat is a huge color-killer. I have seen clients with virgin hair that is fried and dry just from weekly use of heated tools. Be careful not to use maximum heat, your hair will thank you!

REVIEW

I bought my first Beauty & Pin Ups product last winter and was really excited when they reached out to me and sent more products to try out! One thing that struck me was the variety of natural/botanical ingredients included in the styling range. I like the Valor hairspray because it really is “Super Fine”, it gives a workable hold and is easy to brush through, without leaving sticky residue. I will definitely keep using Fever thermal spray, it is a good general purpose spray and doesn’t leave buildup on the hair. So far the scents/perfumes have been light, which is good because heavy perfumes trigger my allergies/asthma. Happy to see UV protection as well-so important for keeping hair color vibrant and shiny. Can’t wait to play with the rest!

An added bonus is that all products are sulfate, paraben, and phthalate free!

The VBD,

Amanda

Channeling Grace:A Vintage Photo Shoot

 

Last week I was so excited do be involved in a photo shoot for my salon. A vintage style was required and I delivered. Here are some snapshots I took that day. (Apologies for the low-quality phone pics!) I really enjoyed it and can't wait for next time!

 

3 Vintage SUMMER-Ready Hairstyles

With summer around the corner, every vintage girl needs a way to stay fresh and cool without sacrificing her retro 'do. Here is some inspiration along with a few links to great tutorials for staying glamorous during the warm months.

1. Crown of Curls

Like Rita (pictured above) and Betty (pictured below) try a head topped with curls to keep your neck bare for summer breezes. Perfect for lounging at the beach in a vintage swimsuit!

2. Scarf Roll

Tasha shows you how to tuck your lovely waved locks into a fabulous 40's roll fit for running errands around town or a summer picnic. See the full tutorial here!

3. Milkmaid Braid

Take it back to a simpler time in this braided hairstyle. As seen in this 1940s ad, the milkmaid braid can be dressy and elegant. Try placing some small flowers in the braid loops for a soft feminine look.

See how to do it in this tutorial:

I know I'll be trying these out myself.  I'm making a to-do list of tutorials--so let me know what you want to see!

--Vintage Beauty Detective ;)

HAIR TIPS: What To Do After The Tease

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Teasing is a great versatile hairstyling technique, giving volume and to achieving an authentic 1960s look. When brushed out properly, you can minimize the damage to your hair.

What about when the party is over? Now what? At the end of the day, everyone has put in their two cents about teasing, but nobody tells you how to brush it out. Can you brush it out?

Good news. You can. But these tips can help you to brush out your stylish bouffant or beehive the right way, without tearing out half your head of hair or ending up with a ratted messy lump that you can't untangle.

1. Better Teasing

Resist the "scrubbing" action. Use a downward motion, with medium tension, creating a teased base.

2. Proper Brush Out

Use a brush, not a comb. If you don't remember anything from this post, at least remember to brush from the ENDS of your hair working upwards TOWARDS the ROOTS. 

3. Conditioner spray (if needed)

If you tried your best but still need some help, try lightly spritzing the area. Then follow brushing tip #2. Don't dampen the hair too much because the hair will stretch and you risk more breakage if you encounter any knots.

4. Brush Hair AGAIN Before Washing

This tip is for making sure that your hair doesn't get re-tangled after all your hard work of properly brushing and spritzing. If your hair is not prone to getting tangled easily, then skip this one, but it never hurts to make sure hair is knot-free before you wash it.

These are some basic tips so far. I may do a teasing tutorial in the future. Happy styling!
-VBD ;)