How did they do their hair in the 1920s?

How did they do their hair in the 1920s?

In general, women’s hairstyles in the 1920s aspired to be exotic and sleek, with hair worn close to the head. If one had long hair, it was pulled back in a small, low chignon. The bob of choice for much of the 1920s was the “shingle”—a bob that covered the ears, but was cut shorter in a v-shape at the nape of the neck.

Who invented finger waves?

Finger waves were originally made famous by silver-screen stars like Bette Davis and singer/dancer Josephine Baker, whose hairstylist, Monsieur Antoine, was arguably the first “celebrity” hairdresser. The style dates back to the Jazz Age, when the short, straight bob became the haircut of the moment.

How do you do Marcel wave hair?

Bend the hair into an S shape. Instead, just roll the iron towards your root slightly and hold the other end of the hair around the barrel so that the hair is bent into an S shape. Hold the hair this way for about 15 to 30 seconds and then release. Your hair will now have its first Marcel wave.

How to make your hair look like 1920s?

In order to truly achieve that 1920s look, you’ll need a clean, straight part. Use a styling comb with small teeth, such as a rat tail comb, to part your hair off to one side. Divide your hair into 2-inch sections. Use your styling comb to divide your hair into 2-inch (5.1-cm) sections.

What do you need to make finger waved hair?

Here’s what you need create your very own finger waved hair: Comb: any comb will work, but I prefer a tail comb as it’s nice for making neat and even sections. Duck Bill Clips or any small clips to hold your sections in place. Hair Spray: I used two types of hair spray.

What’s the best way to curl your hair?

If you don’t have a setting hairspray, any hair spray will do. Give it a good spray, and then comb your hair neatly. Starting with the section nearest your ear and just behind your ear, create a small subsection to curl. This subsection should be no wider than your curling iron.

What’s the best way to get waves out of hair?

Hold the tong in place for 5 seconds, then move it down that section of hair past the first bend and hold it in place for another 5 seconds. Continue until the entire section of hair has waves.