"A Nod to the 1940s"

I had my one of my staff Christmas Parties on Sunday, and I decided I'd like to do something different to my hair, now that it's longer after the last 3-4 years of a pixie cut to chin length bob.

I was inspired by the 1940s, especially because of my awesome 1946 house and my new shoes I have been waiting to wear.

Betty Grable, Queen of the Roll...

 

So of course I went to youtube. Some of those how-to videos are pretty great!

On the first video, the tutorial starts at 1:36...

 

My hair is still a bit short, especially with my layers I love so much. But I was able to pull off mini-victory rolls and a suicide roll. If I had more time, I totally would have curled the back, but as I am me, I was running behind.

On day two, I took out my rolls and found an enjoyable alternate hair style. All I need to do is curl the back too, run my fingers through the previously highly hair-sprayed locks, and pin under the longer curls and...

Reminded me a little of Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor...The hair. Not so much my lack of awesome curvy body...

How I wish I had naturally big curl/wavy hair...Maybe a set of hot rollers is next on my list of things to buy...