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Formal Hairstyles of Veronica Lake

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Get the How-To’s of Formal Hairstyles of the 40’s

Surely you’ve noticed more and more celebrities wearing the formal hairstyles of those alluring women of the 1940’s silver screen. Veronica Lake, Grace Kelly, Rita Hayworth, Ingrid Bergman, Marilyn Monroe, the list of leading ladies whose retro hairstyles are being reborn with today’s top celebrities goes on and on . . . applause, applause.“Formal Hairstyles, Retro Hairstyles”

To pull off all this glamour, formal hairstyles were only part of the picture. These glamour babes oozed feminine style and grace from head to toe and emanated a confidence and a powerful presence of their own. To do justice to this style, don’t settle for anything less than the full package, formal hairstyle, makeup, clothing, shoes, handbag and jewelry. Makeup must-haves include deep red lipstick, smokey eyes and a natural looking base makeup.

These retro hairstyles are not your everyday look, so expect a little upfront practice to initially learn the how-to’s. But if you’re looking to stand out from the others at your next soiree . . . a little upfront time is well worth it.

You will need;

• Large hot rollers or curling iron. Hot rollers are easiest to use.
• Curling iron (1 1/4″ of 1 1/2″ barrel) When taking curl off barrel, wind around fingers & bobby pin to hold
• Bobby pins
• Light styling spray
• Finishing spray
• Comb
• Brush

Here is an easy instruction video by New York hairstylist, Oscar Blandi

Runway models have been showing this glamorous formal hairstyle look for sometime now. This video, thanks to Mod TV from Gucci Fall 2007 show, has some how-to tips on 40’s Hollywood hair, makeup, clothing . . . and don’t forget the shoes!

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