Historical Wig Styling: Victorian to the Present
(The Focal Press Costume Topics Series)
By Allison Lowery
Published April 24th 2013 by Focal Press
Description
Let Historical Wig Stylingbe 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!
Contents
CHAPTER 1-Introduction to Wig Styling Techniques
CHAPTER 2-Romantic/Victorian styling
CHAPTER 3-Late Victorian styling
CHAPTER 4-1890s styling
CHAPTER 5-1900-1910 styling
CHAPTER 6-1910-1920 styling
CHAPTER 7-1920s styling
CHAPTER 8-1930s styling
CHAPTER 9-1940s styling
CHAPTER 10-1950s styling
CHAPTER 11-1960s styling
CHAPTER 12-1970s and 80s styling
CHAPTER 13-Present day and avant garde styling
APPENDIX-Glossary of hairstyling terms
Author Bio
Allison Lowery is the Wig and Makeup Specialist for Texas Performing Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. She was also the Wig Master for the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, and has created wigs and makeup for Zilker Theatre Productions, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Utah Shakespeare Festival, and many others. She is the co-author of Wig Making and Styling: A Complete Guide for Theatre and Film.
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Description: By Allison Lowery. Let Historical Wig Stylingbe 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...
Categories: Costume, Hair and Makeup, Theatre & Performance Studies
