I am a senior in high school and am really wanting a cool prom, since this is my last. I have a black dress, my date has a zoot suit (cain, hat , and shoes too.) But I feel that I need the hair. I cannot find a site that has any of the elegant 1940's hairstyles. Please help.
Hi Mary how much more ignorant could you be? First of all Kitty was on the prom message board and second of all if you were so busy planning your wedding what are you doing looking on the prom board not all people on this board are rude and ignorant I have posted a link maybe this will help....Shannon
Hey Kitty! I know prom is very important to you, so I'm here to help. Forget about the two replies before this. They're just selfish bitches who never learned how to help out other people. Well in the 1940's rolls and pin curls were very popular. You'll need Bobby Pins
Hair brush
Comb - for creating clean parts)
Lightweight Hairspray
Pomade (used for control and shine without stiffness)
Setting Lotion
Here's how:
Remember that the most important part of styling your hair in the 1940's is where you place the part. My favorite one is a rectangular part. If you are going to roll your hair or create a pompadour, you should use this one. The most popular part of this decade was the side part which was also the most versatile because you can use it for day looks or the ultra glamorous looks.
ROLLING YOUR HAIR :
Rolls are the most important part of 1940's style hairstyles. The key is not to make them tall and stiff but keep them soft and feminine looking. Height isn't important as most rolls were medium sized.
1. With damp hair, make a rectangular part
2. Then create rolls of curls - go from the back to the front (the more hair you use, the larger the roll will be)
3. After your hair dries, comb out the curls and spray with a gentle hold hairspray
4. Tuck the ends of the curls under and bobby pin
You can use this technique for all your rolls. The easiest way to vary it is to change the placement of the part. You can also change the direction of the curls and tuck the ends forward instead of back. You can make a forward roll authentic by making the top of the roll lightly curved instead of straight. Also, you can use this technique to create a pompadour which is much higher by using longer hair.
THE FINISHING TOUCH :
Once you have rolls, you can so just about anything else with your hair. If you are in a hurry, you can easily put a bow in your hair or tie it up in a scarf, a la Rosie the Rivetor. You can also put your hair in a hair net or a snood (as I call it, a sack of hair). Also, you can curl the sides and pull it back, braid it or even roll it at the nape of your neck.
TIPS:
The keys to making your 1940s styles look good:
Try not to let your bobby pins show
As much as you would love for your hairstyle to stay all night and sometimes all week, do not use a firm hold hairspray.
The best thing that you can do to keep the style all night is to spray your hair at the base of the rolls.
You should really only use hairspray as a finishing touch.
For a smooth look, you can use pomade (which, can be difficult to wash out).
If your hair is thin and won't hold rolls, you can place a "rat" in the roll which they sell at most beauty supply stores. This is a soft mesh netting in a similar hair color as your own.
I know it seems like a lot, but it's easy once you get the hang of it! I hope this info is not too late! Have a great time at prom
-Sarah
Thank you very much. The response was a little late though, but I found a hair salon that did a pompadore hairdo on me. It was terrific and my date and I got our picture in the paper and made it for most unique couple at prom for our 40's look. I still thank you, even the meanie. :)
Hey wait I can't see that website, could you possibly send it again? Sorry to bother you, but I'm kinda in the same boat as the last gal, it would be a massive help, to find a website! thanks a bunch!
I have a 1940's event to go to and i don't know how to do a 1940's hairstyle, I noticed that Varga responded to Kitty telling her about a web-site, if varga is listening, please could you send the web address to me too. Thanks
Yes I would love to have that web site too. My boy friend, that I've been with for 1year, wants to get a pomp going, but is just not sure how to get started. So please send us that site again
I know this has nothing to do with hair styles, but I had to comment that Mary was rude. I feel bad for the poor guy who has to marry her. And to Butt: overrated is one word. If you're going to put someone down, at least learn how to spell...
Hi just came across this site and seen you all were talking about the 40's hairstyle and a web site was given but I didn't see it can someone send it to me? My daughter getting married having a military wedding for that era.
Thanks,
Tina
I'm a hairstylist & My long time friend is having a rockabilly wedding. She wants to wear her hair in a beauitful 40's style but seeing how I wasn't even a twinkle then I have no clue how to do this properly. I couldn't see that website If someone could please send it to me I would greatly appriciate it!! thanks!!
Hi Tina, no one replied to me for this web site, so think it is a waste of time, as i posted my help message 3 weeks ago, and my event has been and gone now, so it might be worth searching else where, before your wedding has come and gone too, regards Diane
I'm not sure URLs post but I'll try.
Having done a quick 1940's search (not! took me close to three hours) i've come up with these; none of them have the detailed instructions I've seen the hairstylist use....
Http://www.hairarchives.com/private/archive2/40s1/style1940.htm
Http://www.nocturne.com/swing/hair/hair.html
Http://www.nocturne.com/swing/hair/hair.html
Www.costumegallery.com/hairstyles.htm
Http://www.1hair.info/blonde/1940's-hair-styles.html
Hey! I really the like the 40's hairstyles..especially the pompadour..but i have to no idea how to do it..so websites would be greatly appreciated..thank you so much..
It's now 2006 and that prom is long over, I'm sure along with Mary's marriage. Nobody that rude will ever be able to stay married. So, when she rudely told you that nobody cared about your hair, feel comfort in knowing that the witch is most likely divorced now. : )
