Todays Hairstyles versus the 60's

The ultimate shaped face is of course oval. Just imagine the outline shape of an egg with the small end of the egg as your chin. There are many shapes from pear to apple and then some in between. Then there is the square compared to a rectangular box. This is where the correct hairstyle can improve the look making it resemble the perfect oval shape. For eons the Professionals have relied on the fact that in order to look great one should wear a hairstyle that compliments the face shape.

That being said, as you watch the female news reporters today there is no way they take any of these facts seriously. Being in the Beauty Profession, I some times flip channels because of their hairstyles. Today we are seeing reporters that should be promoting fashion along with news. I realize that some cute little female reporter with an oval face can wear her hairstyle any way and still look beautiful, but then the rest try to copy that hairstyle because at the time hers is long and straight. Maybe some have not looked at this because of the reporters flimsy attire but ask yourself as you flip channels on your television why do they all try to look alike? You would think the CEO’s of the networks would demand that something be done to improve the looks of their female news reporters. In the past the National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association almost dictated the new annual hairstyles as guides for the season. Even the President’s wives looked forward to promoting their hairstyles.

This article appeared in the Las Vegas Sun on January 14, 1963: Las Vegas will be the hair fashion center of the United States this week and several thousand of the leading hairdressers from all parts of the nation meeting at the Flamingo Hotel for the 43rd annual convention for the National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association convention visitors are also being accommodated at the Dunes, Tally-ho, Tropicana, Sands and Riviera hotels. This was the preview of the fall and winter hair fashions. One of the new ‘Dandy’ Hair Fashions Forecast was the Fine ‘n’ Dandy Coiffure. It was especially designed for that all-important event in a young lady’s life, her first formal party. Featured is the elegant small head look. Soft bangs of brushed waves and an extra note of interest to the eyes which are further emphasized by the wave crescents at the sides. I realize this is my opinion and I would certainly welcome any different point of view. http://www.hairarchives.com/private/archivesnew.htm