Great Hair Fridays - 1920s Hair Products

A quick post today for Great Hair Fridays. Here are some images of 1920s hair products. Enjoy!

West Electric Hair Curler Company’s Hair Curlers – Why there are over fifty million West Electric Hair Curlers in Daily Use (1923) Source - Vintageadbrowser

Martha Matilda Harper’s Harper Method Tonique – Bobbed hair- is easy to dress this new way (1924)

Great Hair Fridays - Canthrox Shampoo

While searching for images and inspiration for my Great Hair Fridays series I came across some lovely ads for Canthrox Shampoo. Never having heard of this product I thought I would do a little more research.

Ad from The Literary Digest H.S. Peterson & Company’s Canthrox Shampoo (1920)

According to the National Museum of American History, Canthrox Shampoo was sold between 1909 and the mid-1930s. It was manufactured by H. S. Peterson and Company of Chicago, Ill. It was marketed as a cure for dandruff, hair loss and graying hair.

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In the 1920s the product was described in ads as quick drying and streak free. Canthrox was packaged in a tin and often shown next to woman will beautifully style hair. It is partially credited with helping to popularize the bobbed hair style of the 1920s.

H.S. Peterson & Company’s Canthrox Shampoo – "You can always look forward to a pleasant and comfortable day when you have given your hair the best possible treatment, by the use of Canthrox Shampo" (1920)

Great Hair Fridays - 1930s How To From Blogger Vintage Gal

Hello Ladies! I recently came across this wonder 'how to' on styling 1930s hair and knew I had to share it with all of you.

The UK blog, Vintage Gal, was a new one for me. This lovely lady, Cate, has some amazing style! While my own hair is far too long to achieve this style I still find it very inspirational. I hope you find Cate's hair post as enjoyable as I did.

From the blogger Vintage Gal

From the blogger Vintage Gal

Great Hair Fridays - February 1943

It's been a long time since my last Great Hair Fridays post. Today's features an article from a February issue of the Modern Beauty Shop. Enjoy!

Modern Beauty Shop - February 1943
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Modern Beauty Shop - February 1943
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Fashion Do's and Dont's from 1943

It's been a long time since my last Great Hair Fridays post! Today I want to share with you all some images from an awesome little booklet I own. This Fashion Do's and Dont's for Head and Face booklet by Colette is from 1943 and has 48 pages designed to help you look your best!

If you enjoy vintage fashion from the 1940's you'll find these images really useful. The graphics are absolutely priceless. On the surface, this book in 1943 was to help a any woman achieve beauty through choosing the right make-up, hats, glasses, accessories, etc. suited to her type. Today this little book is a treasure-trove and reveals the fantastic LOOK of the 1940’s with lots of cool illustrations.

This book covers ALL the possible physical features and "flaws" one could have and what to do with them. On my list of projects for waaaaay down the road, I'd like to reproduce this booklet so other can enjoy it in its entirety!

Great Hair Fridays - July 1943

Today's Great Hair Fridays post features articles from a July issue of the Modern Beauty Shop. These articles are from 1943. Pin curl sets and tips for problem hair.

Enjoy!

Modern Beauty Shop - July 1943

Great Hair Fridays - April 1941

Today's quick post for Great Hair Fridays! Modern Beauty Shop magazine from April 1941. A lovely spring bride and hairstyles for "problem" hair types. Which one do you like best?

That's it for now, enjoy!

Modern Beauty Shop - April 1941

Modern Beauty Shop - April 1941

Great Hair Fridays - Betty Grable

It's been awhile since my last Great Hair Fridays post. So here is a quick one today. It's Betty Grable! Enjoy!

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Great Hair Fridays - October 1943

Today's Great Hair Fridays post features articles from an October issue of the Modern Beauty Shop. These articles are from 1943.

Hairstyles highlighted in this issue are the High Harmony and the Semi-Pomp. Also shown is an interesting article about testing your curls.

Modern Beauty Shop - October 1943
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Modern Beauty Shop - October 1943
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Modern Beauty Shop - October 1943
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Modern Beauty Shop - October 1943
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Modern Beauty Shop - October 1943
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Modern Beauty Shop - October 1943
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Great Hair Fridays - September 1941

Well friends, fall has finally arrived. I can't believe September is almost over! This year is just flying by. And now the days are getting shorter and cooler. It's with mixed feelings that I'm starting to pull out my sweaters and wool socks. I love the fall but I'm always sad to see summer end. Ah well....

For today's Great Hair Fridays post, I bring you more from the magazine Modern Beauty Shop. This issue is from September 1941. I absolutely adore the little felt hat on the cover.

Modern Beauty Shop - September 1941
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This is an interesting take on pin curls - Pin Curls with a Half Twist! I think my hair is too long for this, I have enough trouble with regular pin curls! Someone please give it a try and let me know how it works.

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This image I posted awhile back when I first started my Great Hair Fridays series. But it's a great one and so very worth sharing again. I've posted a couple times about victory rolls. (Here and here) and have attempted them with my own hair a few times as well. (see here) Obviously there are more hair styles then just victory rolls for the 1940s, but for anyone wanting to create a classic, and classy, WWII era up-do learning to make victory rolls is a must. :)

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Great Hair Fridays - July 1942

It's been a little while since I posted one of these. Today's Great Hair Fridays post is from the Modern Beauty Shop. Issue July 1942, vol 2.

There is a great little article on make up and another on using hairpieces. I like the section called Dash and Drama. Hope you all have a great weekend! :)

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Modern Beauty Shop - June 1942

For today's Great Hair Friday post, I bring you more from the magazine Modern Beauty Shop. This issue is from June 1941. Enjoy!

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Great Hair Fridays - May 1943

For today's Great Hair Fridays post, a May 1943 issue of the Modern Beauty Shop.

This issue features some lovely styles for short hair, leg make-up, and some unusual hairpiece hats. Enjoy!

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