Hairstyles

Manual of Ladies Hairdressing for Students - Over 35 Authentic Victorian Hairstyles With Instructions
$16.95
I adore this fascinating book. I was pleased to learn that hair extensions were used back then as I have fine hair and a large selection of hairpieces.
I don't care how suitable the styles are for modern woman - I love being different and un modern and this book showed me how to create tiny ringlets using hairpins.
The language is antiquated but I soon figured out that crimped was another phrase for back combing.
As for the 18th century do's they are very Madame De Pompadour and Marie Antoinette.
Modern hairdressers have an easy time in comparison judging by the boring styles and awful hair cuts I see daily.
I might give singeing a miss though as the thought of having my split ends burnt off while attached to my head sounds alarming.
As for the rest yes I will go for the feathered do!

388 Great Hairstyles
$12.95
This book gives lots of styling ideas but be aware that many of the styles (and photographs)are definitely dated and hark back to the eighties! That said, the best part of this book is that it gives the sense that one hairstyle can still provide many possibilities for having different looks for different occasions.

Hair: Styling Tips and Tricks for Girls (American Girl Library)
$8.95
My daughter loves me to do her hair in different styles. I have a hard time coming up with new and unique ways to do her hair. After I bought this book it has been a fun experience choosing what her different style is going to be. She even uses it to do her dolls hair.

1940s Hairstyles
$15.95
Thank you Daniela Turudich. I own three of her vintage living books fortunely, and everyone is overwhelmingly helpful. This book especially since I wear my hair like this frequently to go with my vintage apparal and lifestyle. Her attention to the little details are great. And every style does take practice and patience, so don't get too discouraged if your first few attempts don't work out too well. And definitely use her idea for the hair rat/ donuts to create the rolls. It works out wonderfully. Just cut them into to sections first.