Its said that the jazz age was an epoch where women began using makeup to create intentionally artificiallooking faces for the first time, and heres the reason behind that marked change in the art of beautification. How americans lived through the roaring twenties and the great depression b. May 12, 2014 historically correct 1920s makeup look, using correct cosmetics. Thousands of years ago, egyptians developed the idea of social beauty as a sign of power. Learn the art of 1920 s makeup from an original flapper from 1928. The dainty, understated lip contours of the 1920s and 30s were long gone. Women would often create mascara with ash and india ink, burn wood, lampblack, and other quite toxic self made products, then apply this concoction to their eyelashes. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A look at womens 1920s makeup, including the complexion, rosy cheeks, dainty. United states, officially united states of america, republic 2015 est.
Feb 22, 2016 by the 1920s orthochromatic film switched over to panchromatic film, which wasnt bluesensitive and registered colors more naturally. Many of the present day makeup manufacturers were established during the 1920s and 1930s. Beauty and cosmetics 1550 to 1950 shire library book 633. History of makeup history of cosmetics bh cosmetics llc. Flappers of the 1920s were young women known for their energetic freedom, embracing a lifestyle viewed by many at the time as outrageous, immoral or downright. Home browse history united states history 20th and 21st century u. In the 20s, the makeup industry was relatively new, and women were just beginning to purchase cosmetics on a regular basis.
Big dot of happiness roaring 20s twenties art deco jazz 1920s photo booth props kit 2020 graduation and prom party 20 count 4. Cosmetics in the 1920s cosmetics from early 20th century. This is the section in his makeup book of the later 1920s makeup as this is what year the show is set. A call for freedom the young, fashionable women of the 1920s define the dress and style of their peers in their own words. The 1920s american popular culture through history. Techniques for applying the vintage look is a bestselling history and. The book mostly focuses on beauty routines and weight loss, but the makeup section is quite helpful. Makeup makes a bold entrance its the birth of the modern cosmetics business as young women look for beauty enhancers in a tube or jar. Besame cosmetics vintage makeup colors in beautiful cases. Richard corson books are always full of lots of information and great imagery. A bargain pack of all our beautifully restored vintage makeup tutorial books from the flapper age of the 1920s, the 1930s hollywood look, the pinups of the 1940s, the golden glamour of the 1950s, right up to mod 1960s. Dark red lipstick was the hot ticket because it was the only color available.
This rare 1920s makeup tutorial is included in our bargain bundle pack of vintage makeup tutorial books. For more vintage makeup reading, check out the full history of 1920 s makeup. Retro makeup is a best selling how to book on creating vintage and pinup looks. A stark contrast to the edwardian eras subtle makeup and long hair, the roaring 20s were extremely racy and dramatic. The hunters bow lip meant a womans mouth would be deep, full and rounded, and women would overline if necessary. An original 1920 s makeup tutorial book, direct to your device. By the mid 1920s the postwar period of prosperity was well and truly over. Nature study, sewing, woodwork, country dancing and traditional folk songs were also taught. Stars like theda bara and clara bow brought bright lipstick and heavy eye makeup to the masses.
It is a reproduction of marjorie oelrichs beauty booklet. See more ideas about 1920s, vintage beauty and vintage outfits. By the beginning of the decade the 1930s womans makeup look was becoming much more. If pale and creamy was the desired skin, the solution for white women. One such book that i love was put together by a vintage fashion blogger. Mar 01, 2015 makeup before the 1920s was a challenge to apply, due to the fact that the technology of products as we know them today hadnt been developed yet. According to the video, prior to the 1920s, makeup was socially unacceptable and. Wednesday, may 17, 2017 2 1920s makeup, books and magazines, history of beauty, vintage makeup 1920s, 1920s makeup, art deco beauty, flapper beauty, vintage beauty magazines permalink i am a. Two makeup staples of the 1920s were dark lips and kohlrimmed eyes. Discover librarianselected research resources on 1920s america from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. I put together a howto guide for authentic 1920s makeup here. Others who saw the opportunity for the massmarket of cosmetics during this time were max factor, sr. Concise illustrated history and tutorials of 1930s makeup styles and cosmetics from the 1930s golden age of hollywood glamour. You definitely couldnt tell how bright red the blush was in blackandwhite photos in high school history books.
Aug 02, 2017 the hunters bow lip was another innovative creation by makeup genius max factor who created the shape specifically for the silver screen. History of cosmetics the history of cosmetics spans at least 7,000 years and is present in almost every society on earth. Get the mod swinging sixties groovy chick look of twiggy. Apr 29, 2015 the main aspect of a classic 1920s makeup look is a smooth, natural complexion with a rosy rouged cheek. For many americans, the growth of cities, the rise of a consumer culture, the upsurge of mass entertainment, and the socalled revolution in morals and manners represented liberation from the restrictions of the countrys victorian past. The use of ways and methods of body adornment began to gain importance in the old mesopotamian cultures when the sumerians, assyrians, and babylonians developed cosmetic makeup to accentuate the expressive features on their faces. The early 1960s makeup look was all about elegant eyes, pale pink hues and loads of powder.
The 1920 s makeup revolution really took off with the style of the flapper. Recipes for suitable rouge, cold cream and powder can be found from. For more vintage makeup reading, check out the full history of 1920s makeup over on glamour daze. Oct 14, 2016 you definitely couldnt tell how bright red the blush was in blackandwhite photos in high school history books. For my sources, i look at vintage makeup guides and books written in the 1920s. Vintage makeup guides beauty tutorials from 1920s to 1960s. The united states is the worlds third largest country in population and in area. This downloadable ebook is a copy of a very popular 1920s vintage makeup and beauty routine book. Going over the makeup trends and developments of the 1930s. Makeup specialists, many of whom had started assisting actors with makeup in the late 1910s, were called in to figure out how to adapt the greasepaint to the new film. This will definitely inform my research for my 90s beauty history book. Lipstick colour would be matched to the cheeks and a dainty lip shape was the thing. See the evolution of makeup fashions from the 1920s jazz age flapper. The history of 1920s makeup 1920 to 1929 glamour daze.
Download all our vintage makeup tutorial books together a bargain. Those cosmetic innovations of the 1910s heavily influenced 1920s makeup. Sep 03, 2014 a history of authentic 1920s makeup and the flapper look so how did the flapper look of the roaring twenties come about. Apr 24, 20 madam walkers pressing comb and hair products were taking off in the 1920s, and some women who were young girls during this time and the 1930s recall being taught how to use the pressing comb by their mothers see this book hair matters. Beauty guides from the 1920 s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and the 1960s. Authentic 1920s flapper makeup with historical cosmetics. I also use reproduction makeup for the most accurate colors see below. With harsh makeup and short bobbed hair, the ladies of the 1920s were. Historically correct 1920s makeup look, using correct cosmetics. May 21, 2014 i have linked the exact products i used, or similar ones, throughout this blog post. Concise history of 1960s makeup tutorials glamour daze.
Classes were large, learning was by rote and books were shared between groups of pupils, as books and paper were expensive. The history of 1930s makeup 1930 to 1939 glamour daze. Digital history id 2920 the 1920s was a decade of exciting social changes and profound cultural conflicts. The 1920s, the roaring twenties, in britain historic uk. History of makeup over the centuries, women used burnt matches to darken their eyes, berries to stain their lips and young boys urine to fade their freckles.
A concise fully illustrated history of 1920s makeup styles and cosmetics. Feb 10, 2015 book nine fashions in makeup corson, r. Beauty guides from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and the 1960s. Excerpt from the etiquette of beauty published about. My general feeling about existing tutorials is that they use too many modern techniques and products to achieve a genuine 1920s look worn by real women, not movie stars. Wednesday, may 17, 2017 2 1920s makeup, books and magazines, history of beauty, vintage makeup 1920s, 1920s makeup, art deco beauty, flapper beauty, vintage beauty magazines permalink i am a collector. There was also an imbalance in the ratio of women to men because of wwi. The roarin 20s brought a new carefree attitude, womens lib, short haircuts, short skirts, new trends in makeup and how to apply makeup. Follow the fascinating history of cosmetic trends through vintage ads. If you click and purchase these, i get a commission, which helps keep up this blog. Watch 1920s makeup recreated by modernday women allure.
Cosmetics in the 1920s after the long period of time where cosmetic products were frowned upon by general population, religions and fashion leaders in the west, beginning of the 20th century brought the beginning of the fashion revolution that propelled cosmetics to the popularity that it holds today. Vintage makeup guide 1920s the best way to learn to apply 1920s makeup is from a direct source such as what i did for this article. The history of 1920s makeup in film beauty blog makeup. Recently, i came across a video collaboration between a few youtubers who are doing a makeup through the ages project, where they all chose an era from which to do a makeup look, from the 1920s to the. List of books and articles about 1920s america online. By the mid 1960s, this evolved in to a simpler girlish style, typified by the likes of british models like. Find out how the flapper look of the roaring 1920s evolved. Feb 22, 2015 going over the makeup trends and developments of the 1930s. Lipsticks, eyeshadows, mascara and pansticks etc from brands like maybelline and max factor were now to be seen on dressing tables.