Primp and Pose and Rockabilly Events Featured Hair and makeup by Mavis Mayhem - October 18, 2018October 19, 2018 Last month Australia was lucky enough to have Miss Rockabilly Ruby and her photographer-husband Charles in the country. It's not everyday a hugely popular vintage-inspired Instagram sensation tours Downunder, offering classes and photoshoots, so of course, all the pin-ups and vintage-lovers came flocking. Ruby was kind enough to answer our burning hair-styling
A Very Vintage Christmas: Pin-up and Vintage-Inspired Christmas Gift Guide Featured Hair and makeup Pin-up tiki by Mavis Mayhem - December 18, 2017December 18, 2017 Struggling to find your pin-up the perfect gift? Our resident expert shopaholic, Mavis Mayhem, is here to save your Christmas bacon with the ultimate retro Betty gift guide for lovers of pin-up and vintage-inspired goodies. Black Lagoon Designs For the Tiki-loving Pin-up! Danielle's unique and limited edition hand painted designs are a
Vintage Halloween Hair – 1930s Corpse Bride Featured Hair and makeup vintage by Francie Flathead - October 13, 2017October 13, 2017 Get inspired for your Halloween look with Retro Betty Hair and Beauty Editor Mavis Mayhem's vintage 1930s Corpse Bride look. To recreate this hair style you'll need: Heat set spray Hairspray Tail comb Sectioning clips Pencil curling iron To create the tight curls, take 1/2 inch sections and curl holding the iron
Vintage Hair Tutorial – Faux Bangs and Curls Featured Hair and makeup Pin-up by Francie Flathead - August 8, 2017August 8, 2017 Retro Betty Hair and Beauty Editor Mavis Mayhem shares this popular vintage-inspired hair style creating a faux bangs look, combined with loose curls and a hair flower. Retro Betty Faux Bangs Vintage Hair Tutorial from Retro Betty on Vimeo. This vintage-inspired style works in both long and shoulder length hair, but you
Retro Betty Interviews: The Lindy Charm School for Girls Hair and makeup Pin-up Retro Betty Interviews vintage by Francie Flathead - March 6, 2017March 6, 2017 Retro Betty Editor-in-Chief France Flathead caught up with Lindy Charm School for Girls Founder and Owner Chrissy Keepence, at the QT Hotel Pin-up Pool Party on the Gold Coast, about pin-up, vintage styling, swing dancing and body positivity. Retro Betty Interviews Chrissy Keepence Lindy Charm School for Girls from Retro Betty
Vintage Hair Tutorial – Suicide Roll and Poodle Hair and makeup Pin-up by Francie Flathead - February 1, 2017February 1, 2017 Retro Betty Hair and Beauty Editor Mavis Mayhem shares this quick new vintage-inspired style for the new year. This style is great for dirty hair day or a hot summer's day when a gal wants her hair up! Retro Betty Vintage Hair Tutorial - Suicide Roll and Poodle from Retro Betty
Mavis Recommends: Suavecita Grooming Spray Hair and makeup Pin-up by Mavis Mayhem - November 14, 2016November 14, 2016 Suavecita Grooming Spray RRP US$8.99 AUD$25-29.99. Use for: Use as a post set spray to groom fly aways or spray and brush curls to loosen for a more relaxed wave. Why it’s better than other grooming sprays: No nasty chemicals so it won't damage your hair This versatile spray can be used before a wet or
Vintage Halloween Hair Tutorial – Bride of Frankenstein Hair and makeup Mid-century vintage by Francie Flathead - October 21, 2016October 21, 2016 Retro Betty Hair and Beauty Editor Mavis Mayhem shares her tips for creating a wicked Bride of Frankenstein for Halloween. Vintage Halloween Hair Tutorial - Bride of Frankenstein from Retro Betty on Vimeo. This style works in both long and shoulder length hair, and is of medium difficulty. The longer you hair
Mavis Recommends: Suavecita Pomade Hair and makeup Pin-up by Mavis Mayhem - September 18, 2016November 14, 2016 Suavecita Pomade RRP US$11.99 AUD$25-29.99. Use for: smoothing fuzzy hair and fly-aways. Creating smooth vintage rolls and curls. Why it's better than other pomades: it's non-greasy and washes out easily. (Image credit: Suavecita Pomade) Suavecita is my favourite pomade at the moment. After trying it for the first time at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend
Vintage Hair Tutorial – Victory Rolls Hair and makeup Pin-up by Francie Flathead - September 6, 2016September 6, 2016 Check out our Editor Francie Flathead’s favourite way to style Victory Rolls. Vintage Hair Tutorial - Victory Rolls from Retro Betty on Vimeo. This style works in both long and shoulder length hair, and is of medium difficulty. For this style you will need: Tail comb Bobby pins and u-shape pins Brush out brush
