Studying hair and makeup? Try the following resources as a starting point for your research.
Books
Fashions in makeup: from ancient to modern times
Fashions in hair: the first five thousand years
Both by Richard Corson, these two books are essential for hair and makeup students.
For appearance’ sake: the historical encyclopaedia of good looks, beauty, and grooming
A good introduction to all those need to know terms and and techniques.
Or, try our sample searches on:
And that's just a start! Don't forget that the library holds a wealth of historical material - a lot of which is held in the basement. Ask staff at the reference desk for help in finding it.
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Magazines
Magazines are a key source of images related to hair and makeup. These titles focus on hairstyles.
Lifestyle magazines are also important.
And for older styles..
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Websites
Has a good section on makeup and beauty history.
Image resources and links to other sites.
Beauty and hygiene advertising from the 20 century.
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Special Collections
If you're looking for historical styles, don't be afraid to visit the staff in Auckland City Libraries' Special Collections.
They can help you find fantastic images from the library's extensive photographic archive, including studio portraits taken by Auckland photographer Hermann Schmidt and celebrated fashion photographer Clifton Firth.
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