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Historical Wig Styling. Victorian to the Present

Historical Wig Styling. Victorian to the Present - The Focal Press Costume Topics Series

Hardback (02 May 2013)

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Publisher's Synopsis

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!

About the Publisher

Routledge

Routledge is the world's leading academic publisher in the Humanities and Social Sciences. We publish thousands of books and journals each year, serving scholars, instructors, and professional communities worldwide. Our current publishing programme encompasses groundbreaking textbooks and premier, peer-reviewed research in the Social Sciences, Humanities, and Built Environment. We have partnered with many of the most influential societies and academic bodies to publish their journals and book series. Readers can access tens of thousands of print and e-books from our extensive catalogue of titles. Routledge is a member of Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business.

Book information

ISBN: 9780240821245
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
DEWEY: 646.7248
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: vii, 266
Weight: 1164g
Height: 255mm
Width: 240mm
Spine width: 23mm