ABSTRACT

Let Historical Wig Styling be your guide to creating beautiful, historically accurate hairstyles for your productions and events. Chapters begin with artwork of historic figures that influenced the look of each period. Detailed step-by-step instructions explain how to create their iconic hairstyles, illustrated by photographs showing the finished look from every angle.

This volume covers hairstyles from the Victorian era through the contemporary styles of today. Learn how to create hairstyles worn by

-Victorian men and women

-Gibson Girls

-1920s Flappers

-1940s Pinup girls

-1960s ladies

-Geishas

-and so many more!

You’ll also learn about the necessary supplies and styling products needed to create the perfect coif, tips for proper wig handling, and basic styling techniques useful when working with wigs or real hair. Give your production the look of authenticity with tips from this gorgeous wig styling guide!

chapter 1|42 pages

Introduction to Wig Styling Techniques

chapter 2|18 pages

Early Victorian/Romantic

chapter 3|18 pages

Civil War Era/Late Victorian

chapter 4|14 pages

The Gay Nineties

chapter 5|18 pages

Edwardian Era/Gibson Girl

chapter 6|14 pages

The Teens

chapter 7|16 pages

The 1920s

chapter 8|16 pages

The 1930s

chapter 9|22 pages

The 1940s

chapter 10|12 pages

Chapter. 10 The 1950s

chapter 11|14 pages

The 1960s

chapter 12|22 pages

1970s and 1980s to the Present

chapter 13|24 pages

Non-Western Hairstyling