1950’s Hair for Black Women

[@hellokittylikeskaga]

I think your wig turned out adorable. I love vintage glamor, but I also love seeing people getting into regular everyday people vintage. I think you are doing a very good job of looking like a real person from the 50's or 60's.

[@yoki4124]

Thank you for making this video 😫🙏🏼🙌🏼💕💕✨.. It's so hard finding vintage content and tutorials catering to black women. Your channel is a GODSEND!

[@SewRena]

You are so welcome💕 if you like my video then you will love tammi savvoy she is the vintage Hair expert, And she is natural kzbin.info/aero/PLQEM4ILH72TFB9v3ntuireskhgv1nIxuK

[@missladyanonymity]

This is helpful. Thank you.

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

This looks so great, also an amazing way to avoid having to blend the lace front which for me is so hard, I’m also not a hair style person so super appreciate other vintage folks who are like me!

[@SewRena]

Yea I hated trying to blend lace too. After my lace wig was worn out I needed another option. Plus that needed the same amount of care as my hair and I don’t have time for that. I’m glad you found this helpful. 💕

[@msb358]

Your sponge curlers brought back so many memories. My mom use to put the pink ones in my hair when I was little. I remember she'd get mad if one fell out. I'd love to try wigs, but I know my family would laugh at me, especially my husband. Wig or not, you look gorgeous!

[@SewSewDrew]

We need more of this content!!

[@SewRena]

I’m going to try. this was a bit of a mess. But I’m sure I’ll get it together eventually. I’m doing some experiments. hopefully I can’t get a diy poodle hairstyle out next

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

@@SewRena Even sharing the things that don’t turn out exactly how you intended is a helpful tutorial! Please show your experiments!

[@mishibu65]

Where do you order your wigs on-line? Can you post a link? Of course I tried to copy your style, but my wig is cooperating. I got it from the beauty supply. Sorry to be a bother. I think you did show the wig, but I can't find it in the video. Thank you.

[@gailwilson5837]

I love the collar on that halter dress

[@RheaM]

This is a major win!! I don’t like having to apply heat over and over again to my hair, so this saves so much damage from happening! Thank you for this tutorial! I’m new to vintage fashion and this was a major concern so thank you! ♥️

[@SewRena]

💕💕 no problem! I am so glad you found it helpful

[@BiankaBowman]

I love how it turned out. Reusing the combs for hats was a great tip 💖

[@kimwilliams5165]

Girl thank you for the step by step! You look so cute, and when you did the make up at the end it was the cherry on the top to the look 🍒 I love that you included photos of regular folks from the time period, that was so helpful for inspiration. P.S. had to add the way you showed how to blend your natural hair by pin curling the front was great.

[@ilahjarvis]

I've always wondered how to get that 1950's short wave. Your hair looks beautiful!

[@stevezytveld6585]

Steaming the wig to set the curls is Brilliant. Thank you. The archival photos you found are wonderful. Beautiful work, I would have never guessed you were wearing a wig. You look So good in that dress with that hair. You look like you stepped out of a Film Noir. My Mum went through a period in the 70's where she wore wigs. There used to be specially made boxes to hold the head and the wig so you could store without worrying about dust and damage. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@SewRena]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. I actually have a wig case it’s so cool. Hopefully I have somewhere to go so I can carry my wig with me in style.

[@lindahope6139]

You always look fabulous

[@CajunRose]

The finished style is beautiful. You blend the hair pieces so flawlessly into your hair! Thank you for sharing such a helpful video.

[@teetawn9454]

Soooo cute, so charming, so adorable. Thank u. You've done a great job and look like a real live movie star. What a talent!!

[@ButterCookie1984]

Subbed! I want to do something similar and bring back the 80s. I wear leg warmers and everything!

[@seestellysew8472]

This was exactly what I was looking for. This was definitely a win. Thank you very much.

[@SewRena]

You can also do a full wig the exact same way. I made a full wig to look like this one for rainy days so I don’t have to deal with humidity on my leave out

[@seestellysew8472]

@@SewRena I love that idea. I’ll try them an when I finally do another video I’ll mention you as inspiration and I’ll also tag you on Instagram.

[@toccaralane6509]

Oh my goodness! looks very natural

[@angelapleasants8285]

This is the best one yet. It's very natural looking. I love it. Fantastic job!! 😍😁👍🏼

[@daisyd90]

You look like Marilyn Monroe in the final style and dress. Absolutely beautiful!

[@SewRena]

Thank you

[@CarolStancey]

😆If we put a picture of Marylin Monroe up I would think they were twins. Same skin color,same eye color, How is it possible 🤣

[@missladyanonymity]

Black and white photography 🤔🤣🤣

[@mattsrollingworld1081]

Good Morning. When your Corvair was new, it did NOT have catalytic converters. This allowed zinc to be added to the motor oils. I guess zinc ruins catalytic converters, chemically. Please consider Valvoline Racing Oils or Royal Purple, when changing your corvair's oil. Good investment. Carry on with your inspirational self.

[@intuitivemamadrea8166]

This was very interesting and enjoyable 🥰your hair style came out so cute! Vintage and classy 🥰

[@SewRena]

Thank you 💕! I hope it’s super simple and easy to recreate.

[@petroltrankof2667]

I love the fifties style its so wonderfull.

[@Shes_Sew_Amusing]

I have been waiting for this video forever, thank you so much ❤️

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

Your hair looks adorable. I love love love vintage earrings (are they clip-on?) and the hair style just sets them off to perfection. It’s just the most lady-like look ever. 🤎 Of course, your ginormous eyes are the most beautiful “accessory” and your eye makeup makes them riveting. Whenever I see you modeling some fabulous outfit, your face is the thing that gets the best attention. I’m having a blast watching your videos. I’ve gotten lazy, but I’m inspired to pay some better attention to myself. Thank you. 🤎🤎 XOjennyinseattle

[@Jeannek4493]

Omg you are movie star beautiful!!! Loved this tutorial

[@reneegentry1199]

I love the style you chose! I might have to pull out my sewing machine! I'm feeling like I should do a 1950s dress w jacket for my granddaughter for Halloween. She has deep red hair and the typical pale skin sweet little gingersnaps have. The bright colours of that Era will lend to her hair and complexion.

[@1Clearwords]

The styled wig looks amazing on you!

[@Jodi156]

You did a beautiful job!! I’m inspired.

[@dianagreen5249]

It is fire I simply love it. I love your concept and what you doing. Keep up the good work.

[@educegroupinc1750]

Adorable. I love this idea!

[@Donna-r8z]

I've always love the more nature classic looks Beautiful

[@kathduncan9618]

Beautiful and affordable style. Looks really naturally soft and springy.

[@tainyaross2842]

Girl that came out very well!! Good Job😊

[@peperlover99]

That is gorgeous!

[@tburnsmatheny]

I think you did a marvelous job. So much work went into the do.

[@cynthiar7350]

Steaming, how interesting! Great idea!

[@mmca9323]

What an awesome tip!thank you

[@lindeehopkins6439]

You are soooo gorgeous!! Love it!

[@sarapenn9776]

This was a great video, and the wig looks fantastic!

[@thames308]

Beautiful.

[@bridgettemallory6868]

You look amazing

[@snart20]

Turned out great!❤

[@DipityS]

It came out beautifully! So pretty and flattering.

[@minimalistbae1986]

Gorgeous!

[@beverlywilliams7278]

Are those sponge rollers? I cant tell you how many saturday nights i spent in those for Sunday morning curls for church 😁

[@cherylchristian5673]

Very cute hairstyle and it really doesn't look "dated." Stylish!

[@tinaburkett1815]

I love the hair style you did,.it's a very classy look👍🏻♥️

[@DiamondEubanks]

I love this!!!

[@celestemoore3959]

Girl, you remind me of a tanned Marilyn Monroe-- very nice! Çeleste, in the ATL ☘️

[@cap4life1]

That looks wonderful!! Well done!

[@MJ-98]

This looks lovely!!!

[@alterkrush4709]

Nice job

[@crystasews]

Ah! This looks so cute! I love it :)

[@shannonrusso3635]

Gorgeous 🥰

[@turnscrew3999]

Beautiful natural appearance👍🏽

[@EmpressNatiLocs]

I enjoyed this video and watched the entire thing even though I have butt length dreadlocks lol😂 You look so pretty! 🤩I will probably never wear a wig but I love the magical transformation of wigs and how talented some of you ladies are 😊

[@SewRena]

Thank you so much 💕💕 locks are so versatile there are a few vintage ladies with them and they do retro hairstyles. I feel like that requires even more skill I don’t have.

[@sheilam.4538]

Love it, you did a wonderful job on that wig!💯

[@annabellevaughn5968]

So pretty

[@amazingasalways]

This is perfect 👌

[@brie82]

Great work, and super helpful tutorial! Thanks!

[@ZoraTheberge]

This is amazing.

[@SewRena]

Thank you

[@a.r.6278]

It looks great!

[@marysmith8876]

You look lovely. I so enjoy watching you. Thank you 😊

[@gailwilson5837]

Awesome!!!!

[@gnviev]

Tellement belle. ❤❤❤

[@woochles]

I have slightly wavy white girl hair and I still found this very informative.

[@SewRena]

I’m glad it could be helpful 💕💕

[@sherryfrische4391]

😊they are called Duckbills.

[@missladyanonymity]

@0:47 i don't know what it says that wigs still cost the same....70ish years later. What are we wearing on our heads now? But i love an affordable synthetic wig.😉

[@modestbrewsstl]

So pretty I love it’s

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Very cute. Looks good on ! Love the flowers you use. Would love to know who you get them from.

[@SewRena]

Thanks so much I make my hair flowers. So I buy cheap flowers from the craft store then glue them on a clip, comb or just pin them in my hair. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIXSXqWwo5KKnKs

[@missladyanonymity]

@07:18 you look gorgeous! 🥰

[@Poppy-]

Hello Serena, did you ever tried this style with only your natural hair? As a mixed person, my hair is in between in texture and hard to achieve vintage style (can't follow white hair tutorial without have a ton of frizz)

[@SewRena]

I’ve done a set on my hair once but with pin curls and it didn’t look “vintage” also a lot of these vintage hair styles require certain hair cuts as a foundation for the style and my hair was pretty much too long and one length. @emi’s vintage kzbin.info/door/Q2ki7CyhcbL1U8j0P7Em5Q does vintage hair and she talks about her hair cut.

[@Poppy-]

@@SewRena yes, I think my hair has gotten too long now. I did have it cut U shape and did like Emilia. Just DM you a pic

[@damita4336]

@@SewRena You are the cutest and your husband and family are handsome too. What part of the country were you raised in as a child. I'm almost 70. So much nostalgia it's nice you dial it back. Just found you today. Happy place

[@mycraftyhomegarden]

Super cute

[@120paj]

I used to wear my hair like that in highschool in the 80s and 90s

[@DebraRoye]

Cool tutorial video but what's up with all the background noise?

[@Donna-r8z]

Thank you how do i find the hair brand, that is what i want to do?

[@TalithaNCummi]

All I can hear is Whitney saying “curl your hair; church in the morning”

[@sandie4yeshua]

Looks lovely- definitely a pass

[@mattsrollingworld1081]

Sorry, wasn't perfectly clear. Old engines LOVE zinc.

[@DMV_B]

A little humble brag, length check for all the people who probably low key thought you were bald headed under the wigs....I see you!😅

[@ladybird491]

I am living in the 1950s i am tired of this period.

[@Jayee9999]

The women that you used as examples were not wearing wigs!

[@SewRena]

What is your point? I didn’t want to cut my hair at the time my hair was twice the length of the wig and I don’t straighten my hair often so the point is to do what WORKs FOR ME.

[@rebekahpowers1595]

Since you are African American women doing a 1950’s hairstyle in a Afro would fit you better.All of those are Caucasian women in the photos.

[@damita4336]

You've got to be younger than 50. This young lady could not be more authentic. Think Ebony and Jet and beauty shop calendars. Back then we weren't called African American women. We were called Negroes and we didn't start wearing afros until LATE sixties. Think about it.. We weren't even considered whole citizens before 1964.... Think Civil Rights act. You may be too young to remember those who paved and prayed the way and how we HAD to wear our hair...to be a credit to our race.. for the privileges you now enjoy and readily advise others to partake of. To each his own. Many of our ancestors had to wear their hair in this time period in caucasian styles. Don't even let me get into the cosmetics and the lips and hips... It's nice to have options. This young lady is doing a wonderful job exercising hers.

[@mattsrollingworld1081]

Damita, you handled that with style, kindness, and grace. I wanted to shout that person right out of the county. Thank you for being my kindness inspiration, this week.

[@damita4336]

@@mattsrollingworld1081 Thank you Matt for your kind words of encouragement. You were very nice to say what you did.

[@rebekahpowers1595]

@@damita4336 as a mixed woman,white people see her as a African woman not them white women she strives to be.It looks like mental illness to me.

[@missladyanonymity]

I agree with Damita Jo. Ms. Jackson, if you're graceful! 😉 (If you know, you know)

[@granddame1000]

Awful cute