1950s Makeup Hairstyle Book / Westmore (Vintage Beauty)

Description: 1930s Makeup Beauty Book (Vintage Technique & Instruction) Westmore Beauty Book A Complete 1950s Guide to Vintage Makeup, Hairstyling & Beauty Techniques by Perc, Wally, Bud, Frank & Mont Westmore CONDITION: new, softcover, crisp and glossy covers, 256 pages, 2009, unabridged, size: 8.25x11, published by Bramcost Publications Originally published in 1956, this rare makeup, beauty and hairstyling book contains all of the information needed to create the glamorous movie-star look of the 1950s. Beginning with a self evaluation beauty questionnaire, the book will show you how to analyze, transform and perfect your own beauty by learning how to know and accent your best features while playing down and concealing your imperfections. Using this book, you'll discover the 1950s how-tos for:Makeup: cosmetics, foundations, face powders, rouge, lipstick, eye shadow, mascara, eyebrows, lips, cleansing creams, nourishing creams, skin freshenersHair: custom home permanents, blocking, cutting, shampooing, pin-curling, bleaching, tinting, dyeing, hairstylesSpecials: eye glasses, facials, the chin, neck and shoulders, hands/elbows, skin care, manicure, pedicure, accessories, tips for summer and winterBeauty Problems: problem skin, problem noses, problem teeth, problem ears, lip hair, feature correctionFigure: analysis, posture, reducing, exercises, breath control, bust developmentPersonality: poise, social graces, beauty and health, psychology of beautyExtra-Specials: photographic makeup, beauty progress chart, beauty aids, beauty bonuses, beauty budget, daily beauty routine, complete makeup procedure, questionnaires, charts, diagrams, pictures, comprehensive index The authors of this book were the Westmore brothers who all worked in the motion picture industry. At the time of this book's writing:Perc was the Director of Makeup and Hairstyling for Warner Bros Studios for more than 30 yearsWally was the Director of Makeup and Hairstyling for Paramount StudiosBud was the Director of Makeup and Hairstyling for Universal-International PicturesFrank was the Director of Makeup for Independent Motion PicturesMont was the Makeup Artist for Universal-International Pictures Their combined experience and knowledge of beauty, makeup and hairdressing culminates in this book which offers guidance and advice just as the Westmore's gave to some of the world's loveliest movie stars. The Westmore's explain with simple, easy-to-follow text and illustrations every aspect of beauty care and answer every beauty problem that may be yours -- all from a genuine 1950s viewpoint by those who created the makeup and beauty trends that defined the decade. With over 400 illustrations and step-by-step instruction, you'll have access to the Westmore's magic secrets, makeup tips and charts. Please see images for the full table of contents and sampling of pages. Be sure to check our other listings for more vintage beauty and hairstyling books. Bramcost Publications is your publishing resource for vintage lifestyle books and patterns. Our books/patterns focus on the way our foremothers and forefathers lived, laughed and loved in their everyday lives. Beauty, fashion, millinery, entertaining and handicrafts are the building blocks of our book/pattern offerings with an emphasis on VINTAGE:makeup, hairstyling, beautysewing, pattern drafting, fashion designknitting and crochet patternsmillinery, hat construction, hat patternsbeadwork, jewelry makingribbonwork, embroidery, embellishments, quiltingweddings, bridal interestpaper dolls, doll books, doll clothes patternsChristmas, Easter, Halloween and Valentine?s Day holiday celebrations

Price: 29.95 USD

Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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