Historical Hairstyle research 1940's

Fashion has and will always be becoming stronger determinig how people should look, classifying their wealth and status but at the same time empowering women and making them feel beautiful and in control of their own body. Fashion icons are the main reason why people desire to purchase an item of clothing that may not be a nessesity, they deisgn and create a new sense of style which envokes freemdon and excitment into peoples lives. It can create chaos by changing a style compeletely which can develop into the fashion trend. One of the fashion icons that inspired me with my historical hair design is Bette Davies 1943 and Katherine Hepburn in 1940. 

In the 1940's Veronica Lake was a popular fashion icon and actress during the 1940's what I like about the 40's is that the hair became looser and glossier and less slicked and perfected which was like the pin up look which came into style.


Hair assessors also came into fashion in the 40's as women started to grow their hair wavy and long and would addd beautiful jewellery such as crystals, flowers and ribbons to give a feminine look. Curly hair was very much in fashion and to achieve this they would use the rag-curling method which would curl the ends of the hair and ass that fluffy full shape to ends. This would add volume to the hair and give it a sexy look.
Learning Wig Work I have learnt that patience is key when achieving hairstyles as these styles took hours to style and create to present glamour and perfection. 

Step by step on Victory Roll hairstyle

1. First, part your hair from ear to ear, and put the hair in the back in a pony tail.
2. Part the loose hair down the middle. You can make a part straight down the middle, or slightly to the side for a different look. Pin half of your hair down.
3. Back comb the loose hair and then comb the front layer over the teased hair, and smooth it with a product.
4. Wind the hair around your fingers a couple of times and form a loop. Slip your fingers out, and tuck the ends of the hair inside the loop. Hold the hair secure while you roll inwards towards your head.
5. Once you reach your head, spread the loop out to achieve the "roll" shape. 
6. Pin so that the rolls are secure.
7. You should now have one roll. 
8. Repeat on the other side.
9. Take your curling iron, and curl the back of your hair. 
10. Let the curls cool and then comb them with your fingers, spray with holding spray.

I decided to create a 1940's inspired hairstyle before work and was pleased of how it came out. 

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