http://www.retrobelles.com Hands At Work - Hands at Play||||184||||2010/12/1 1942Hands At Work!These hands knitting for an American soldier symbolize all the feminine hands engaged in countless phases of active work. . . . loading munitions, welding rivets, driving motor trucks, performing any of the vital victory jobs American women are doing today. Feminine hands busy wit... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=01/12/2010&EventID=184 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=01/12/2010&EventID=184 Challenge Shield 1st Place November 1942||||183||||2010/9/23 The setting pattern for this style can be found in Modern Beauty Shop November 1942. This publication along with other digital PDF books & magazines with step by step instructions on how to make pin curls, fingerwaves & create great looking hairstyles from the 30s, 40s and 50s are availabl... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=23/09/2010&EventID=183 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=23/09/2010&EventID=183 Evening Star - 1942||||182||||2010/9/23 Slated for sure social success, this bewitching mode is just in time to greet the approaching holiday season . . . . to by indeed, the stellar coiffure of any gala evening. Many of your patrons will want sprightly hairdos for holiday merrymaking . .. . and what young miss wouldn't feel festive in an... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=23/09/2010&EventID=182 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=23/09/2010&EventID=182 Feathery Favorite - 1942||||181||||2010/9/23 Way out in front of the fashion parade is this trig version of the short feather bob, prime favorite for all seasons and all occasions. And once again the feather bob proves its versatility by cleverly adapting to its own lines the growing trend toward more waves, producing thereby a practical combi... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=23/09/2010&EventID=181 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=23/09/2010&EventID=181 Pattern for Patriots - 1942||||180||||2010/9/23 On active duty in the ranks of the ever growing group of women in war work, Gracie Allen, in her trim uniform, her jaunty overseas cap, her War Stamp corsage and her snappy short hairdo, is pictured in her real life role as a member of the American Women's Voluntary Services. This popular film star ... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=23/09/2010&EventID=180 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=23/09/2010&EventID=180 More Formal - Still Simple - 1942||||179||||2010/9/23 What's new for Winter? Hairstyles go more formal, yet the trend still runs toward simple formality, appropriate for wartime. Evening hairdos this year are not fussy. A little dressiness is achieved by a curl here, a puff there, but essentially the style is kept sleek and simple by means of waves! Sh... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=23/09/2010&EventID=179 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=23/09/2010&EventID=179 Winged Victory - 1942||||178||||2010/9/23 Smart, new, smoothly waved version of the short feather-cut. Note the interesting "Wings" spreading from the center-part; the professional lines of the softly brushed curls. This trim, well-groomed and easy-to-manage hair- do is the ideal complement to the stunning fur- trimmed suit ... and complete... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=23/09/2010&EventID=178 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=23/09/2010&EventID=178 Double Duty Strategy - Hairstyle Suitable For Daytime Uniform And Evening Glamour 1942||||177||||2010/9/22 Streamlined as a fighter plane, neat and orderly as her trim new service uniform, this hairdo designed for Mary Daly, member of American Women's Voluntary Services, fills the requirements of all active women who are devoting their time to the all-out war effort.Miss Daly's hair is three inches lon... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=22/09/2010&EventID=177 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=22/09/2010&EventID=177 Glamour Attached - Hairpieces 1943||||176||||2010/9/22 Demonstrated and styled by Fletcher at Burton Skiles Beauty Salonin Beverly Hills, CaliforniaMake your hairpiece business an all-around service-including selling, styling and service. Here Fletcher, Burton Skiles" stylist, shows how the Hurrah hairdo is set, and how extra hairpieces are put on to e... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=22/09/2010&EventID=176 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=22/09/2010&EventID=176 Spitfire Hair Raid 1940||||175||||2010/9/22 Great Britain are celebrating the 70th anniversary of the 'Battle of Britain" this month. I couldn't resist posting this hairstyle from 1940"En avion" chic coiffure with airplane ornament, by Mme. Maguerite, set a patriotic theme at the 1940 style revue in Toronto.Digital PDF books with step by step... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=22/09/2010&EventID=175 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=22/09/2010&EventID=175 Christmas Party Lines December 1943||||174||||2010/9/22 by CLARA KAY Fashion Beauty SalonBrooklyn, New YorkDecember 1943Many of your patrons who have been wearing short hair will want to greet Christmas with a new style. Don't let them think that they must let their hair grow long to achieve the new small-head look. Instead, develop interesting variation... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=22/09/2010&EventID=174 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=22/09/2010&EventID=174 1940s - How to Style Arched Eyebrows||||162||||2010/2/24 Let's discuss first the right and wrong methods of arching the brows, since arching might well be considered a basic eye service. We have found that a carefully developed arching technique, which the client finds pleasant and satisfactory, will gradually win her to other eye services. ( Caution - Be... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=24/02/2010&EventID=162 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=24/02/2010&EventID=162 1940s Nail Manicure - Half Moon - White Tip||||161||||2010/2/26 My operators find that polish goes on smoother and faster if a flexible brush with long bristles is used. If a new brush is too heavy to be flexible, the bristles are thinned out with manicure scissors as illustrated in Figure 1, but the bristles are not shortened. The hairs are cut out, one at a ti... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=26/02/2010&EventID=161 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=26/02/2010&EventID=161 Part Five Of Our 1940s Hairstyles Picture Gallery||||160||||2010/8/16 Digital PDF books with step by step instructions to create greatlooking hairstyles from the 30s, 40s and 50s are available in our Retrobelles Store... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=16/08/2010&EventID=160 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=16/08/2010&EventID=160 Part Four Of Our 1940s Hairstyles Picture Gallery||||159||||2010/8/7 Digital PDF books with step by step instructions to create greatlooking hairstyles from the 30s, 40s and 50s are available in our Retrobelles Store... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=07/08/2010&EventID=159 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=07/08/2010&EventID=159 Part Three Of Our 1940s Hairstyles Picture Gallery||||158||||2010/8/3 Digital PDF books with step by step instructions to create greatlooking hairstyles from the 30s, 40s and 50s are available in our Retrobelles Store... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=03/08/2010&EventID=158 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=03/08/2010&EventID=158 Part Two Of Our 1940s Hairstyles Picture Gallery||||157||||2010/7/23 Digital PDF books with step by step instructions to create greatlooking hairstyles from the 30s, 40s and 50s are available in our Retrobelles Store... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=23/07/2010&EventID=157 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=23/07/2010&EventID=157 Part One Of Our 1940s Hairstyles Picture Gallery||||156||||2010/7/21 Digital PDF books with step by step instructions to create greatlooking hairstyles from the 30s, 40s and 50s are available in our Retrobelles Store... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=21/07/2010&EventID=156 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=21/07/2010&EventID=156 1940s 1950s Hairstyles - Can You Fix A Switch? - Hair Extensions Part II - Chignons||||124||||2010/7/19 From 'Modern Beauty Shop'The following back arrangements can easily be achieved when the two-strand switch is attached to the head in the manner illustrated in Figures 1 and 2. See Part IDraped Effect: Figure 7—First cross the ends of the two-strand switch, placing the strand on the right on top of ... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=19/07/2010&EventID=124 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=19/07/2010&EventID=124 1940s 1950s Hairstyles - Can You Fix A Switch? - Hair Extensions - Part I - How To Secure||||123||||2010/7/15 From 'Modern Beauty Shop'Here's How To Secure and Arrange Extra Hairpieces in Modern EffectsDo you know how to pin on an extra hairpiece so it will stay in place? Or how to arrange an extra hairpiece, once it's on the head, in really chic effects? Here are full instructions in this phase of the hair... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=15/07/2010&EventID=123 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=15/07/2010&EventID=123 How To Do 1950s Updo's for Weddings and Proms||||105||||2010/3/18 We've just added a fantastic new PDF re-publication to our store.Click here for more details1950s Hairstyles for Long Hair Digital PDF books with step by step instructions to create greatlooking hairstyles from the 30s, 40s and 50s are available in our Retrobelles Store... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=18/03/2010&EventID=105 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=18/03/2010&EventID=105 1950s Hairstyle - Gracious Lady - Tip Top Curlers||||104||||2010/2/18 (#400) Wave Clip (#2172) Springless Curler (#1044) Tuck Comb Luscious waves formed by 4" Wave Clips. Regular-sized metal curlers form clusters of soft curls at sides and back. Firm grip Tuck Comb, one of attractive Tip-Top Combs, used to assure lasting neatness.Digital PDF books with step by step... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=18/02/2010&EventID=104 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=18/02/2010&EventID=104 1950s Hairstyle - Little Miss - Tip Top Curlers||||103||||2010/2/17 "Little Miss" soft plastic curlers for comfy curling and selection of Barrettes by Tip-Top in jewel box or on cards for pretty neatness. Featherweight metal Tail Holders for pigtails and tiny ponytails. Ring Combs for ponytails.Digital PDF books with step by step instructions to create greatlookin... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=17/02/2010&EventID=103 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=17/02/2010&EventID=103 1950s Hairstyle - Continental - Tip Top Curlers||||102||||2010/2/16 (#300) Wave Clips (#18) Curved Curl Clip (#2290) Hair Clamp Part hair in middle and set in deepwaves with wave clips on each side. Set 4 pincurls on each side toward back with curved curl clip. Smooth short hair in back toward right and set in place with one large hair clamp to get natural look.Di... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=16/02/2010&EventID=102 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=16/02/2010&EventID=102 1950s Hairstyle - Classique - Tip Top Curlers||||101||||2010/2/14 (#16) Tiny Curl Clipette, Curved (#2331) Regular Vinyl Curler 3 pin curls on top for deep swirl toward face. Regular-sized soft plastic curlers (in pink, blue,crystal or brown) form close curling in back. Ideal style for straight hair—gives sleek, simple lines.Digital PDF books with step by step... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=14/02/2010&EventID=101 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=14/02/2010&EventID=101 1950s Hairstyle - Pageboy - Tip Top Curlers||||100||||2010/2/15 (#15) Tiny Curl Clipette, Flat (#618) Hair Roller and Clamp (#2333) Giant Dream Curler Part hair low on right. Set one hair roller on forehead rolled up. On right side use one vertical row of curls toward face. Set 2 flat curl clips on temple on left side; 2 curls above and 1 curl behind ear with... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=15/02/2010&EventID=100 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=15/02/2010&EventID=100 1950s Hairstyle - Bouf -Puff - Tip Top Curlers||||99||||2010/2/13 (#617) Hair Roller and Clamp (#618) Hair Roller and Clamp Comb 11/4" of center top hair straight back. Use 6 regular rollers and clamps to set top of hair rolling hair round roller away from center part. Use smaller rollers on sides. Wind sides upward on rollers; back on rollers going down. Brush ... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=13/02/2010&EventID=99 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=13/02/2010&EventID=99 1950s Hairstyle - Coquette - Tip Top Curlers||||98||||2010/2/12 (#10) Gee Gee Curler Regular (#2168) "Shortie" Metal Curler Special flattery for square faces. Wind 1st row top-lock toward face. Comb out away from face for puff attop. 2nd row wound away from face. "Shorties" used in back are thick as regular curlers, only 11/2" long.Digital PDF books with step... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=12/02/2010&EventID=98 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=12/02/2010&EventID=98 1950s Hairstyle - Campus Casual - Tip Top Curlers||||97||||2010/2/11 (#15) Tiny Curl Clipette, Flat (#18) Cone Center-Curved Curl Clip (#2335) "Sleepies" Plastic Curler Set top bang loose with 3 flat typecurl clipettes facing right. Make low right part slanted to crown.Set 3 pincurls with curved curl clips on sides. Roll hair under inback with two rows of "Sleepie... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=11/02/2010&EventID=97 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=11/02/2010&EventID=97 1950s Hairstyle - Career Girl - Tip Top Curlers||||96||||2010/2/10 (#18) Cone center-curved curl clip (#2521/1) Wire Hair RollerPart hair off center for length of roller only. Set top hair on five covered wire rollers. Set 2 rows of large pincurls with regular curl clips on each side toward face. Divide hair in back and set two rows with regular curl clips follo... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=10/02/2010&EventID=96 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=10/02/2010&EventID=96 1950s Hairstyle - Softee - Tip Top Curlers||||95||||2010/2/9 (# 2333) Giant Viny Curler ( #15) Tiny Curl Clipette, Flat Flattering for long, oval faces. Thick, soft plastic curler gives puffy effect. Flat pin curl clips for soft toplock effect. Part slants from over right eye to left of center in back.... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=09/02/2010&EventID=95 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=09/02/2010&EventID=95 1940s Dressing Jacket - Knitting Pattern||||25||||2010/9/21 Dressing Jacket - 1943 MATER1ALS.-7 ozs. 3-ply knitting wool in pale green, 1 oz. dark green. 1 pair each Nos. 9 and 12 knitting needles. MEASUREMENTS.—Length, 20 ins., Bust. 35-36 ins. Sleeve seam 5 1/2 Ins. TENSION.-6 1/2 sts. to 1 inch. ... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=21/09/2010&EventID=25 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=21/09/2010&EventID=25 1940s Snood - Crochet Pattern||||24||||2010/8/27 CROCHET SNOOD - 1943 Ideal to show off your 40's hairstyles MATERIALS.-- 1/2 oz. 2-ply wool. A No. 1 steel crochet hook and a length of round elastic. ABBREVIATIONS. —Ch.. chain: d.... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=27/08/2010&EventID=24 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=27/08/2010&EventID=24 Solo - curler comb split rat tail||||21||||2010/1/8 The comb that curls. Features a split rat - tail to simplify hair curling. Made of plastic. You can find these on auction sites but they often have no display card or instructionsDigital PDF books with step by step instruction to create greatlooking hairstyles from the 30s, 40s and 50s ... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=08/01/2010&EventID=21 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=08/01/2010&EventID=21 Solo - Curler comb||||20||||2010/1/9 You can find these on auction sites but they often have no display card or instructions A double utility comb. Perfect for resetting permanents. Fashioned in heavyweight acetate. Features aluminum spring-lock cover.Digital PDF books with step by step instruction to create greatlooking ha... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=09/01/2010&EventID=20 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=09/01/2010&EventID=20 Solo - Twin curler||||19||||2010/1/14 Two curl rollers in one Makes thick and thin curls in double quick time. Fashioned of aluminum. No sharp ends to catch the hair. Instructions on card 1 Catch ends of hair between the prongs 2 Roll up. Fasten with a bob pin and with... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=14/01/2010&EventID=19 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=14/01/2010&EventID=19 Solo - curl roller||||18||||2010/1/12 Instructions on card 1 Catch ends of hair between the prongs 2 Roll up. Fasten with a bob pin and withdraw the roller You may come across this item either on eBay or yard/garage/estate sales but they often have no display card or instructio... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=12/01/2010&EventID=18 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=12/01/2010&EventID=18 Solo - curl roller||||17||||2010/1/7 Instructions on card 1 Catch ends of hair between the prongs 2 Roll up. Fasten with a bob pin and withdraw the roller Digital PDF books with step by step instruction to create greatlooking hairstyles from the 30s, 40s and 50s are available in o... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=07/01/2010&EventID=17 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=07/01/2010&EventID=17 Solo - Ringlet rollers and clips||||16||||2010/1/4 An exclusive Solo feature... outstanding improvement in ringlet curlers. Creates the loveliest ringlet curls quickly and easily. Clips fashioned of lightweight aluminum. Chrome - plated brass curl roller. Instructions on card. 1 Slide strand of moist... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=04/01/2010&EventID=16 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=04/01/2010&EventID=16 Solo - Comfy hair roller||||15||||2010/1/6 Made of the finest rayon, rubber-covered steel wire. Soft, extremely flexible and simple to use. Light as a feather. Instructions on card. 1 Insert ends of hair in slot. Press wires together as you roll up hair. ... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=06/01/2010&EventID=15 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=06/01/2010&EventID=15 Solo - Featherlight hair roller||||13||||2010/1/13 • Sturdy Mesh Construction. Synthetic hair. • Rubber Covered Wire Lock . • Featherweight. Forms soft puffs and rolls. Instructions on card. 1 insert ends of hair in slot between wire and mesh. ... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=13/01/2010&EventID=13 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=13/01/2010&EventID=13 Solo - Roller comb||||12||||2010/1/20 • Improved Hair Roller Design. • Acetate Comb. Securely holds hair in place. • Flat Rubber Covered Soft Wire Lock. • Lightweight Construction. Instructions on card. 1 Comb out strand o... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=20/01/2010&EventID=12 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=20/01/2010&EventID=12 Solo - Automatic ejector curler||||8||||2010/1/24 'Pins the curl with a flick of the finger. Three beauty aids in one — it combs, it curls, it pins the curl in place automatically" You can find these on auction sites but they often have no display card or instructions Digital PDF books with step by step instruc... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=24/01/2010&EventID=8 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=24/01/2010&EventID=8 Solo - Automatic finger waver||||7||||2010/1/5 'The most modern finger waver on the market today. It is as simple as A-B-C to make beautiful, flattering waves with this remarkable waver. Automatic spring action. Fashioned of aluminum" Instructions on card Dampen the hair. Pull ba... http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=05/01/2010&EventID=7 http://www.retrobelles.com/blog.asp?date=05/01/2010&EventID=7