The 1950's Womans Beauty Salon

1950's womans beauty salon

Here we have an archive film exploring the mysteries of a 1950's womans beauty salon, and though still run by men - it was the 1950's after all -  there is a noticable absense of the usual patronising narrator in this film compared to many of the beauty instruction films of that era.

Nailcare 1950s style

The way to beauty in the 1950's was not the most attractive.But the admiring glances were worth it. The 1950s woman went  to the beauty shop for special facial treatments, bringing a look of health and youth.
A manicurist shaped and polished a womans nails to eccentuate the length and gracefullness of long tapering fingers. Knowledge of skincare and facial structure was something a beautician learned as an apprentice. Her fingers were the tools with which she always worked. The direction in which they moved - the rhythm of the massage performed another kind of beauty magic.The beauty of a 1950's womans hands were as important to her as her face, hair and clothing - if she was to feel well dressed and at ease.