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Post- WWII Swing Era

Mystery of Hairstyling

Spiral Bound Book Republication™

Originally published 1955!

 

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Up for your consideration is another marvelous Dakota Prairie Treasures Spiral Bound Republication™ of our original 1950's  "Mystery of Hairstyling!" There are 104 pages of instructions, line and charcoal drawings on how to achieve the beguiling, bewitching and ultra-feminine 50's hairstyles! Enclosed in this Dakota Prairie Treasures Republication is a fine variety of styles and variations of Post-WWII era coifs of which were all the rage in 1955! Hollywood glamour at its best! (Original is not for sale)

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Our new line of Spiral Bound Book Republications™ oh-so-conveniently lie flat while in use!

This is a unbelievably nice touch if you have every tried to work while your hands are full of your in-progress project. As an avid reader myself my personal experience prompted my choice of spiral binding for it's ease-of-use alone. We believe you'll love it too!

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*** Producing the best CD & Spiral Bound Book Republications for you since 1999! ***

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Just in time for the Spring and Summer seasons' fresh, new looks!

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Why spend $100's on a book to recreate the 50's hairstyles when Dakota Prairie Treasures can provide you with a Spiral Bound Book with the best in-depth information for a fraction of the cost?

 

This item is a great resource for those who are WWII and 1950's era historical reenactment enthusiasts, stage and theatre hairdressers, students of historical hair styles, etc!

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Contains clear and detailed information by:

"One of Hollywood's leading hairstylists" who "designed coiffures for motion picture celebrities, starlets, models and many well-know personalities in the entertainment world.

Mr Francis continues to bring...that smartly coiffed Hollywood Look."

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Topics cover:

Hair Cutting

Finger Waving

Sculpture Curls

Partings

Combing

Special Effects

Make-up and

Facial Contour Design

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An excerpt:

"It is our belief that "Mystery of Hairstyling" opens up a new field of education in that it approached hairstyling from a clear, simple and complete visual aspect. We endeavor to place before the Hairdresser and Cosmetologist, the basic fundamentals of hairstyling in sketch form, with clear and simplified explanations...

Therefore, it is our hope that this book will serve its purpose in helping to further elevate our profession through development of skill and knowledge by practical application...

Through the consistent use and study of this book, we trust you will reap the benefits you so rightly deserve and find that hairstyling is no mystery."

Contents:

Dry Haircutting (with scissors)

Wet Haircutting (with razor)

Fingerwaving

Pin Placements

The Sculpture Curl

Brushing

Hair Setting and Comb-outs

High Fashion Coiffures

Make-up and Facial Contour Design

 

So it's time to break out the Dippity-do and bobby pins! Get to work recreating the exotic and ultra-feminine hairstyles of the 1950's to wow that special man of yours!

Or, better yet, just tantalize them all!!!

This item's extensive information is representative of the types of hair dresser and stylist expertise of earlier feminine American culture! If you're into nostalgia like I am you will have many hours of enjoyment with this fascinating walk down history's coifing path just the way your grandmothers did!

What a historically educational and delightful hair art instructional piece this is!

 

The hairdressers of earlier times put their hands to such marvelous styles and now you can too! There are many beautiful haircut and styling choices which are sure to delight yourself or your beauty shop customers! These instructions are very clear and easy to follow and yet the experience  beauty school operator will be capable of altering as per individual needs and artistic whim.

 

The Spiral Bound Book Republication™ you will receive is representative of the types of handicraft expertise of earlier genteel and feminine American and European culture! If you're into nostalgia like I am you will have many hours of enjoyment recreating antique needlework items for yourself or others dear to your heart just the way your great-grandmothers did!

You will appreciate the attention taken in providing a TOP QUALITY PRODUCT that you will use for many years to come. This information has been scanned at a high resolution and electronically revamped to provide you with the very best hardcopy reproduction. Unlike other reproduction sellers this is NOT a cheap, grainy photocopy! Our Spiral Bound Republication™ has so many more advantages over the original book.

 

What are the benefits of our antique book Spiral Bound Book Republications™?

* Our products are produced with front and back covers of heavy stock paper.

* Our products are made using the latest LaserJet printing technology meaning the ink will not smear like inferior photocopy or inkjet products do.

* Our spiral binding allows your book to lie flat during use for ease of viewing while working on your needlework projects.

* Our products do not cost a small fortune for you to obtain and enjoy.

* Every image and every page has been scanned to produce crystal clear images and you never have to deal with any crumbling old paper!

* These scans are enlarged to full-page dimensions for ease of viewing!

* You can gift these wonderful Victorian, Edwardian pattern book finds with family and friends!

 

You will appreciate the attention we have taken in providing you with a TOP QUALITY PRODUCT that will be use for many years to come...

 

Check out  Dakota Prairie Treasures' current auctions for many other unique needlework Spiral Bound Book, CD and Single Pattern Republications™ for your creative needle working pleasure!

 

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Copyright Restrictions: All Dakota Prairie Treasures needlework, design and/or other CD or hardcopy products produced by said seller are copyrighted and owned by us (as is all listing text and photos). Any descriptive text and trademarks provided by the seller in this listing's title, subtitle and description are the sole property of Dakota Prairie Treasures. All rights reserved. You are permitted to use our product's information for items you make for yourself, as gifts or for fully complete items you may produce to sell. However, the original designs and images remain the exclusive legal property of Dakota Prairie Treasures. Neither the CD Product content or hardcopy designs or images, or any part thereof, may be reproduced, used in class lessons or duplicated in any media format to be resold or "shared" (either individually or as a package or kit) without Dakota Prairie Treasures' prior written consent. Any and all violations will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Returns allowed due to manufacturing defects only.



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