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!*

Besame Beauty at Miss L Fire's

besame girls are glamorous girls...

Miss L Fire, a UK based vintage inspired footwear company, held a 1940s makeup demo at their store in Hollywood. I attended this event two months ago but still thought it was worth sharing with you all! It was a fun time--complete with snacks, fabulous goodie bags, and a chance to chat with the creators of Besame and Miss L Fire!

9 MUST HAVES for Vintage Hairstyling

 I can remember back in the day when I was scrounging for tips to help me style my hair vintage. I wished someone would just explain things to me! I had loads of questions like "How did women in the 1940s do it? What tools do I need? And What in the world is setting lotion? " Thankfully, the Internet is now full of great blogs and resources that can help you learn to style your own fabulous vintage hair. Everyone is different and has their own preferences, but these are the tools that I can't live without!

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 ;)