Looking to pamper yourself? Why not take a look at these vintage hair and beauty posts?
Hello lovely. Welcome to Vintage Beauty, where we talk hair, makeup and the finishing touches that make you feel more polished, even if you are in your casual outfits.
This category is your go-to place for vintage hair and makeup tutorials, beauty tips from decades gone by, signature looks worn by iconic women and history of cosmetic brands and looks across the decades. Getting the outfit right is only half the story, the magic is in the lipstick, the liner, the set and the shine.
What you’ll find here
Think of these posts as a friendly vintage beauty counter, full of practical guidance with a sprinkle of glamour. You’ll find:
- Step by step hair tutorials inspired by vintage techniques
- Makeup looks by era
- Cosmetic brand and trend history
- Beauty tips and habits from the past
- Icon inspired guides
A little reminder
Vintage beauty was never about perfection. It was about feeling like yourself, only more so. A little more luminous, a bit more magnetic and a touch more daring.
- The History of Maybelline
- 1940s Beauty secrets: Tips from Hollywood Icons and DIY Glamour
- History of Avon Cosmetics: From California Perfume to Global Beauty
- Lipstick trends from the 1920s to the 1970s
- Vintage Beauty Tools you can still Buy Today (and how to use them!)
- Vintage Beauty: A Brief History of Mascara
- Lipstick, Lashes, and a Dusting of Glam: Inside a 1940s Makeup Bag
- Revlon Through the Decades
- Vintage Manicure Styles and Nail Polish of the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.
- Vintage hair and beauty – key looks of the 40s, 50s, and 60s.
- 1960s make up
- 1950s Make Up
- Gene Tierney – Hair curling and styling tutorial
- 1940s Make Up
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Are you still craving more glamour?
Pop open Ms Delightful’s Treasure Chest and treat yourself to original vintage magazines and craft patterns brimming with old-school hair and beauty inspiration.
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