Monthly Archives: November 2015

DIY Huarache Sandals With Cork Soles – Tutorial

Make simple DIY Huarache sandals with cork tiles, craft foam & yarn!

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I made my first DIY Huarache sandals! Yay! 😀

After making Huarache sandal prototypes which I liked, I now made a pair. DIY Huarache sandals are easy and fun to make! For these Huarache sandals you’ll only need a cork tile, leather cord or yarn, and craft foam. Continue reading DIY Huarache Sandals With Cork Soles – Tutorial

Pomade And Hairspray – Victorian And Edwardian Hair Care

Pomade And Hairspray - Victorian And Edwardian Hair Care

Hair pomade

Pomade and oil is used for cleansing and healing the scalp, making the hair glossy and smooth. ‘In using oil, the animal and vegetable oils should always be preferred, as mineral oils, especially the petroleum products, have a very poor affinity for animal tissues. Continue reading Pomade And Hairspray – Victorian And Edwardian Hair Care

Edwardian Pin Curl Tutorial – No-Heat Zig-Zag Waves

Edwardian Pin Curl Tutorial - No-Heat Zig-Zag Waves

‘Every woman can wave her hair, if she wants to, on pins.’ (Every Woman’s Encyclopaedia, 1910-2a)

In this tutorial I’ll show you how to create authentic Edwardian heatless zig zag curls. Edwardian ladies used this technique to create waves for their pompadour hairstyles but these zig zag waves are still beautiful today!

And these curls last for days! My hair is naturally straight and doesn’t hold curls well but these are different: The zig zag waves hold for a whole week. Even in damp weather! Continue reading Edwardian Pin Curl Tutorial – No-Heat Zig-Zag Waves