I've got an island: pinup hair

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10.07.2010

Rolls

Ok, so I'm going to try to post more pics of the hairstyles that I practice. Yesterday I tried rolls. Now, I've tried them many times before but yesterday was the first time that I was ok with them. This must mean that I'm getting better! Honestly, for the person that hairstyling doesn't come naturally (like me) it can be really frustrating, so practicing and practicing is the only way. I love vintage hairstyles so much, especially from the 40's. I didn't curl the ends of my hair because I had to run out, but it would've been much nicer if I did. Next time. ;-)

9.20.2010

Vintage Hairstyling

My younger sister gave me the book, "Vintage Hairstyling" by Lauren Rennalls for my birthday in May. I had looked through the book and really loved all the vintage hairstyles but I felt overwhelmed at all the instructions and tools that you need, so I really didn't try anything from the book. I'm very lazy and I always look for quick and easy versions. Which is why I love YouTube tutorials. But on Saturday I picked up the book again and got inspired to try something from the book. I slept with pin curls on Friday night, slightly damp. Then in the morning I took out the pins and brushed the curls. I think next time I'll do a dry set because it came out slightly frizzy (you can see the frizz in the first picture). I wanted to also create waves but I don't have duck bill clips so I used the smaller size clips to hold the waves in place. I wasn't too crazy about how it came out but it was my first time trying this style. Next time I'll have the stuff I need and try again.
I was going to my sister's for dinner and of course the whole hairstyle got messed up while I was in the car and the window was open with wind blowing all over my hair.
Good thing I took pics before the windblown disaster!

8.15.2010

Bettie Bangs and Bettie inspiration

It seems lately Bettie Page bangs and her influence are everywhere now. First it was Christina Aguilera from her, "Back to Basics" album and her retro look. You can see Beyonce's makeup & hair from Lady Gaga's video "Telephone". Totally Bettie! In her video, "Why don't you love me" the homage to Bettie Page continues. She even does the same little dance Bettie does in one of those Irvin Klaw movies. You can check out the video below. I love it! You can see Beyonce really studied Bettie.
Then there is Katy Perry with her Bettie Page hairstyle in most of her videos.
I love seeing Bettie's influence everywhere. I also love seeing any kind of retro inspiration any where. Bettie lives on!

Christina Aguilera