Teenage Hairstyles of the '50s: Techniques & Accessories (1956) | British Pathé

Henry da Costa, hairstylist from a salon in Mayfair, demonstrates a variety of techniques for teen hairstyles popular in the 1950s.

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Various shots show Mayfair hairstylist Henry da Costa creating new hairdos for teenage girls; he coils Evelyn Lees' long hair around the back of her head and fastens it with a brooch, then carefully tweaks her fringe into place - very gamine! The short hair of Barbara Prime has gold lacquer painted on in streaks; Jackie Syms has a green chiffon scarf pad pinned under her pony tail and a necklace placed on the top of her head.

Two identical twins show a before and after style; the first has a waved hairstyle; the second has the same, with a false chignon attached to the back.

Note: on file are notes on the footage shot. Henry's salon was at 109 New Bond Street.

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