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Westmore Beauty Book: Complete 1950s Guide Vintage Makeup, Hairstyling, Beauty:
$34.95
Westmore Beauty BookA Complete 1950s Guide to Vintage Makeup, Hairstyling and Beauty TechniquesbyPerc, Wally, Bud, Frank and MontWestmore, edited by Bramcost Publications Book Details - Note:We are the publisher of this book. Buy with confidence.
- Originally published:1956
- Publisher:Bramcost Publications
- Publication year (reprint):2009
- Pages:256
- Size:8.25 x 11 inches
Originally published in 1956, this rare makeup, beauty and hairstyling book contains all of the information needed to create the glamorous movie-star look of the 1950s. Beginning with a self evaluation beauty questionnaire, the bookwillshow you how to analyze, transform and perfect your own beautyby learning how to know and accent your best featureswhileplaying down and concealing your imperfections.Using this book, you\'ll discover the 1950s how-tos for: - Makeup: cosmetics, foundations, face powders, rouge, lipstick, eye shadow, mascara, eyebrows, lips, cleansing creams, nourishing creams, skin fresheners
- Hair: custom home permanents, blocking, cutting, shampooing, pin-curling, bleaching, tinting, dyeing, hairstyles
- Specials: eye glasses, facials, the chin, neck and shoulders, hands/elbows, skin care, manicure, pedicure, accessories, tips for summer and winter
- Beauty Problems: problem skin, problem noses, problem teeth, problem ears,lip hair, feature correction
- Figure: analysis, posture, reducing, exercises, breath control, bust development
- Personality: poise, social graces, beauty and health, psychology of beauty
- Extra-Specials: photographic makeup, beauty progress chart, beauty aids, beauty bonuses, beauty budget, daily beauty routine, complete makeup procedure, questionnaires, charts, diagrams, pictures, comprehensive index
The authors of this bookwere the Westmorebrothers who all worked in the motion picture industry.At the time of this book\'s writing: - Perc was the Director ofMakeup and Hairstyling for Warner Bros Studios for more than 30 years
- Wally was the Director of Makeup and Hairstyling for Paramount Studios
- Bud was the Director of Makeup and Hairstyling for Universal-International Pictures
- Frank was the Director ofMakeup for IndependentMotion Pictures
- Mont was the Makeup Artist for Universal-International Pictures
Their combined experience and knowledge of beauty, makeup and hairdressing culminates in thisbook which offers guidanceand advice just as the Westmore\'sgavetosome of theworld\'s loveliest moviestars. The Westmore\'s explain with simple, easy-to-follow text andillustrations every aspect of beauty care and answer every beauty problem that may be yours -- all from a genuine 1950s viewpoint by those who created the makeup and beauty trends that defined the decade.With over 400 illustrations and step-by-step instruction, you\'llhaveaccess tothe Westmore\'s magic secrets, makeup tips and charts. Please see images forthe full table of contents andsampling ofpages. Be sure to check our other listings for more vintage beauty and hairstyling books.
About Bramcost Publications Bramcost specializes in preserving rare and out-of-print vintage lifestyle books and patterns, focusing on how our foremothers and forefathers lived, worked, and created. Our catalog emphasizes: - makeup, hairstyling, beauty
- sewing, fashion, pattern drafting
- knitting, crochet
- millinery, hat making, hat patterns
- ribbon work, embroidery, embellishments
- needlework, quilting
- jewelry, beadwork
- weddings, bridal interest
- paper dolls, doll books, doll clothes patterns
- holiday, celebrating traditions
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