Okay peeps, this time I think I am really doing it. Going gray, that is. I have tried a couple times before, but eventually was drawn back into the allure of sparkling bright colored hair. This time I think it’s for keeps though. I last colored my hair in November of 2019. I used L’Oreal… Read more »
Posts Tagged: blonde
Using Sun-In for Sun-Lightened Hair, 1971
Ah, the 1970s; when we could lay in the sun basted in baby oil, and not have a care in the world. The sun wasn’t something to be fearful of back then, SPF? WHAT on earth was that? The goal was to get your tan as dark as you could, even if it involved a… Read more »
Clairol’s Born Blonde Hair Lightener, 1970
This ad from the February 1970 issue of Co-ed magazine for Clairol’s Born Blonde lightener is so fabulous. The very modern model with her long crimped hair made an impression on me when I first saw the ad (in 1970), and made the same impression on me when I found the ad 50 years later!… Read more »
1971 ‘TEEN Magazine Half ‘n’ Half Cover Model Look
This is one of the most notorious ‘Teen magazine covers, which today seems rather quaint. Featuring Bonnie as the model – apparently last names were not used – for a “split personality” look. ‘TEEN begged the question: “Do blondes have HALF as much fun as redheads? Do redheads have HALF as much fun as blondes?… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!