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Rare booklet with hair cutting techniques from 1958. Original reprint. Step-by-step instructions for the most popular mens' haircuts of the 1950s. A high quality reprint enabling you to perform professional type haircuts at home or at your barbershop.   There is no vintage barbershop in your area? Your hair dresser doesn't understand you? Surprise him with this small booklet "How to give haircuts." Or try it yourself at home with your best friend.   "How to Give haircuts at home!" is a small treasure in haircuts of the 1950s. The 48-page booklet written in 1958 by Howard Jones, a registered U.S. barber. You'll learn how to perform genuine 1950's haircuts. First you'll be introduced to the basic techniques of hair cutting, the necessary equipment (which is also available today), the "do's and don'ts" of hair-cutting, as well as the "Three Secrets of Hair Cutting". After that you start with the "SIX MOST POPULAR HAIRCUTS" of 1958. These are: THE "REGULAR BOY'S HAIRCUT" - an allrounder for young boys of 8 to 15 years THE "TEENAGER'S HAIRCUT" - the classic among young adults THE "TRIM" - the regular haircut for men of all ages, here on an example of a father THE "CLIPPER ALL THE WAY AROUND" - popular among older men with gray or white hair THE "FLATTOP BUTCH" - a heavy favorite with teens and adults since 1955. You'll also get explained the differences between a "Flattop Butch", a "Regular Butch" and a "Crew Cut" THE "REGULAR BUTCH" - very short haircut for boys up to 8 years. At the end of the booklet the barber answers briefly questions around hair. Here we learn what you can do for dull hair, what's in a hair tonic (back in the fifties it was not required to list the ingredients), or what is lanolin and what it does to scalp (lanolin was then a very popular ingredient with shampoos, hair tonics and pomades). The booklet is decorated with four beautiful original ads for hair tonics and hair dressings: "How to give haircuts at home!" is a unique addition to any hairdresser and any fan of the 1950s haircuts. (DIN A6: 148 x 210 mm)

The worldwide only book about pomades & hair tonics. In German. The first reference book in German language about nostalgic hairstyling products. Everything about pomades, hair tonics, hairdressing creams and hairbrushes. Written by Stan Soldan, the founder of PomadeShop - the first shop specializing in traditional men's hairstyling products. Stan Soldan is a unique and meticulous seeker. He has rediscovered pomade as "the gel of our grandparents", reviving and selling it successfully on the web - but also in the nostalgic shop in Munich, Germany. With his idea of ​​classic hair styling and care, he inspires men of all generations. They long for values, attitude and information. His fans include stars, celebrities, bankers, brewers, musicians and students. Here is a part of his biography recorded. Unselfishly, he illuminates less himself than pomades, hair tonics, even natural hairbrushes. Everything has its meaning and deserves to pay close attention to tradition. With over 250 vintage ads, original packagings and photos on 320 pages. This book is the ultimate reference guide for anyone interested in sustainable hair care. Carefully researched and recorded in words and pictures. Please note: the Pomade Book is written in German. "The New Bible for the Man" (Germany’s largest hairdressers’ magazine CUTwalk, 04-2017) "Definitely belongs on the bookshelf" (Barber's Quarterly, 12-2017) "Old Fashioned" (Kulturnews, 12-2017) "A must for every man" (Twisted Male Mag, 12-2017) Processing: Hardcover with thread stitching Number of pages: 320 pages Format: 8,26” by 10,63” (210 by 270 mm) Language: German ISBN: 978-3-9816789-2-5 Welded in original foil. Printed in the European Union.