Historical Wig Styling: Victorian to the Present

By Allison Lowery

Let Historical Wig Styling be your guide to creating beautiful, historically accurate hairstyles for your productions and events. Chapters begin with artwork of historic figures that influenced the look of each period. Detailed step-by-step instructions explain how to create their iconic hairstyles, illustrated by photographs showing the finished look from every angle.

This volume covers hairstyles from the Victorian era through the contemporary styles of today. Learn how to create hairstyles worn by

-Victorian men and women

-Gibson Girls

-1920s Flappers

-1940s Pinup girls

-1960s ladies

-Geishas

-and so many more

You'll also learn about the necessary supplies and styling products needed to create the perfect coif, tips for proper wig handling, and basic styling techniques useful when working with wigs or real hair. Give your production the look of authenticity with tips from this gorgeous wig styling guide

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0240821246
• ISBN13: 9780240821245
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 2.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 9.9" x 9.1"