Q: How do I do After Dark Splendor (Good Mixer, Wave of Elegance, &c.) on my own hair?

A: I don't know!
I bought a collection of 100 salon photographs, and I liked the way they looked. I have the pictures, but none of the instructions - presumably back then, the beauty operators knew how to put the styles together. If you have a really good stylist, take a photograph with you. Each of the styles can be put together using the three methods on the site - Rolls, Pin Curls, and (coming soon) Finger Waves - plus judicious use of pins, combs, and hairspray.

Q: I have really long hair, down to my shoulder blades (waist, butt, &c.) Are there any styles that I can do?

A: Yes and no.
Look at the old movies, and at old photographs of the era. During the 30s, most womens' hair was not longer than their shoulders, and curled up to the nape of the neck. During the 40s, styles became somewhat looser and longer, but were generally still no longer than the shoulder blades. However, it is possible to make your hair styles acceptable for the time. Coming soon - a long hair page, with photos from some of the successful methods for containing all that hair.

Q: Why don't you have pictures of the pin curls up?

A: Because.
I took pictures during the last workshop, but they didn't come out. I'm planning an eventual photo shoot with some friends, showing all the steps, but until then you'll have to muddle through with the written instructions. I had someone walk through them step-by-step, and they worked for her - give it a try, or be patient and the photos will be up eventually.

Q: Why don't you have instructions for finger waves yet?

A: Finger waves are the most difficult to describe. It's very much a tactile procedure, and written instructions aren't enough. Even photographs won't properly describe it. Plus Alicia, our hair dresser, has been taking some time off. Eventually we'll have photographs, and probably even video, of finger waves going in.