Well, it's been a little while since I cut my hair so naturally it was time. I simply woke up yesterday and thought "I think I'll cut my hair this weekend". Looking at Bacall's style above can you blame me? I cut it today to a long bob length, just a bit past shoulder length brushing the collarbones. Now I just need to figure out how to set it to achieve a bit of Lauren Bacall's sultry waves. Lucky for me there is a setting chart floating around the net for this exact set.
Time to practice my pin curls, or maybe even try out my hot rollers again now that I have a bit less hair to contend with. I am excited to be forced to do my hair for work everyday now, which goes against my lazy nature in the early morning! I used to put my hair in a bun every day for work, but it was so boring! Now I'll be forced to do something with it, which will be better in the end :)
Are there any old Hollywood stars who are your hair styling icons? I find the Hollywood glamour shots such great hair inspiration!
I have a long list of Hollywood style icons...Katharine Hepburn, Carole Lombard, Jean Harlow, Grace Kelly, Marlene Dietrich, Anna May Wong...I could go on, but you get the idea! I would love to try this pincurl pattern if I grow my hair out again, Lauren Bacall is a total bad ass.
ReplyDeleteAll fabulous ladies I agree! I haven't tried real pin curls in forever since they take ages on my thick hair but I'll have to give it a go again soon!
DeleteOh yes, Bacall's hair is in my top 3!! Thanks for sharing that chart, I might have a bash at it. Can't wait to see your 'new Lauren do'! x
ReplyDeleteThanks Porcelina! I can't wait to try this style :)
DeleteHow exciting! I've always wildly adored her classic hairstyle and how nicely it can play in the context of both 40s and 50s looks. Fab choice for you new length/style.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs,
♥ Jessica
Thanks Jessica, I quite agree! I'm setting it tonight so hopefully I'll wake up with Bacall hair tomorrow :)
DeleteLooks like it will be a very lovely new do. How do you manage with the back of your hair? I am not good at even doing the front but the back totally defeats me!
ReplyDeleteIt depends I suppose, mostly when I'm doing vintage styles I just make sure I roll/curl everything inwards/under so that I have a hope of it smoothing into something nice. It's much easier when it's shorter like I have it now which is nice! I also have lots of mirrors so I can see what I'm doing. I promise I'll be doing hair tutorials soon!
DeleteLooking forward to them!
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