The beginning of the great era
The ten-twenties of the XX I century can be called the beginning of a great era. During this period, the first films appeared that gave the world new idols. Theatrical actresses and dancers were replaced by film stars. Paula Negri, Lillian Diana Gish, Clara Bow - these and other stars of cinema and fashion caused genuine admiration of the public.
Bright and contrasting makeup, which best suited the black and white image on the screen, as well as the dark hair color of the actresses, a new style of women appeared - "vamp". His characteristic make-up - a light face, dark eyes and lips - has attracted the interest of stylists, photographers, and fashion people for many years.
At the beginning of the dawn of Hollywood, there was a period of change in women's hairstyles. In the 10s, on the screen, you could see mainly hairstyles from long hair or lush loose curls. And in the 1920s, focusing on film actresses, women of fashion were already striving to make a short haircut in a new style "unisex" ("like a boy") or to style their long hair in a very neat little hairstyle, reminiscent of a haircut. Styling with elements of waves, clear bangs in an oriental style was in fashion. The images created in Hollywood at that time were distinguished by their brightness and originality. To this day, they are an inexhaustible source of new ideas of inspiration and creativity. The thirties and forties are the era of the great blondes. But I will tell you about this later …
Ruslan TATIANIN. stylist Schwarzkopf Professional