--- product_id: 103934485 title: "Westmore Beauty Book -- A Complete 1950s Guide to Vintage Makeup, Hairstyling and Beauty Techniques Paperback – January 1, 2009" brand: "bud westmoreperc westmorefrank westmoremont westmorewally westmore" price: "€ 76.47" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/103934485-westmore-beauty-book-a-complete-1950s-guide-to-vintage-makeup store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Westmore Beauty Book -- A Complete 1950s Guide to Vintage Makeup, Hairstyling and Beauty Techniques Paperback – January 1, 2009 **Brand:** bud westmoreperc westmorefrank westmoremont westmorewally westmore **Price:** € 76.47 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Westmore Beauty Book -- A Complete 1950s Guide to Vintage Makeup, Hairstyling and Beauty Techniques Paperback – January 1, 2009 by bud westmoreperc westmorefrank westmoremont westmorewally westmore - **How much does it cost?** € 76.47 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/103934485-westmore-beauty-book-a-complete-1950s-guide-to-vintage-makeup) ## Best For - bud westmoreperc westmorefrank westmoremont westmorewally westmore enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bud westmoreperc westmorefrank westmoremont westmorewally westmore brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Westmore Beauty Book -- A Complete 1950s Guide to Vintage Makeup, Hairstyling and Beauty Techniques Paperback – January 1, 2009 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AosEi6dRL.jpg) ![Westmore Beauty Book -- A Complete 1950s Guide to Vintage Makeup, Hairstyling and Beauty Techniques Paperback – January 1, 2009 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513QDnaW9jL.jpg) ![Westmore Beauty Book -- A Complete 1950s Guide to Vintage Makeup, Hairstyling and Beauty Techniques Paperback – January 1, 2009 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GYIBoIlIL.jpg) ![Westmore Beauty Book -- A Complete 1950s Guide to Vintage Makeup, Hairstyling and Beauty Techniques Paperback – January 1, 2009 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51sOgqywqIL.jpg) ![Westmore Beauty Book -- A Complete 1950s Guide to Vintage Makeup, Hairstyling and Beauty Techniques Paperback – January 1, 2009 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hSshKFsyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An amazing glimpse into the techniques of Midcentury beauty *by D***S on December 4, 2010* The authors of this book, the Westmore brothers--- Wally, Perc. Frank, Bud and Mont---- originally published this book in the mid-1950's, it had been long discontinued, but now, here it is re-released in an exclusive, limited publishing. The Westmore brothers are legendary in American cinema history for doing the hair and cosmetics of the greatest film stars of the period. In this book they reveal the many tricks, techniques and secrets they employed to make the faces of Hollywood actresses so stunning and memorable. The faces of these actresses would've been seen splashed in closeup on the silver screen before millions; so they had to be "perfect".A huge cornucopia of hairstyling and cosmetics tips--- in a distinctly Midcentury aesthetic--- awaits you here: everything on how to apply makeup differently on different women to yield the optimum beauty effect; which hairstyles (1950's vintage of course) are most flattering to which face types. The Westmores show how the "flaws" of any face.... can be made up into an asset. Beginners of midcentury makeup will learn that, in those days, cosmetics was not simply about adding some fetching color to the face; no-no-no, it was about basically "erasing" your face first (with powders and foundations), then literally "re-writing" your new face.... exactly as you'd want it to appear.The book is useful as an amusing glimpse into feminine beauty of the pre-MAD MEN 1940's and 1950's, but it also is chock-full of step-by-step methods for yielding the makeup look and hairstyles of this period... important when accurate period verisimilitude is sought.To those interested in replicating the hair and beauty looks of the 1950's--- whether for film, TV, theater, pop music, boudoir photography, swing-dancing, etc.--- this book will be of enormous use. For this subject, one simply could not find more authoritative sources than the original texts of the Westmore brothers; the entire book is presented exactly as it appeared in 1955, down to the very font face, and it now contains no modern annotations, updates, comments or postmodern "winks" whatsoever. Illustrations are in B&W photos and line-drawings only, but this shouldn't prove a problem to the serious aspirant.Women of color needn't feel left out, because the Westmores are approaching beauty from a holistic point-of-view, applicable to every woman. Dorothy Dandridge and Rita Moreno would have received the same hair and cosmetics techniques presented here as Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell and Grace Kelly.Some sticklers will moue their lips at the implied sexist attitudes presented herein, but, hey, that's all part of the nostalgic, Midcentury fun, right?P.S. Impress your artsy friends by knowing that Perc Westmore pronounced his name "purse"--- short for Percival, of course. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolute Essential if You Want the Real Deal *by T***T on October 6, 2011* I absolutely adored and enjoyed this book from cover to cover! Not only is it written in an entertaining fashion, but the advice it contains has proven true! Who knew that switching to a cold cream/toner/moisturizer regime would *clear up* my acne? It seemed so counter-intuitive, but I went for it--and have lovely skin as proof. Bye-bye harsh facial products! The makeup and hair advice can be adapted to modern style if you want, or provide a period template for those of us with a retro-look. A lot of what this book discusses is how to use what you have, what is best for your features, and easy tricks to make yourself look just that much better. The book was written to bring Hollywood glam to suburbs, and frankly I think we all can use some glam in our lives. If you love 50s style--or just feel like you could use a boost--you need this book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Um, adorable. *by R***L on November 26, 2010* Seriously. This book is everything I could have asked for and more. Besides fashions. Ok, so not EVERYTHING, but seriously everything besides fashions. First you figure out what shape your face is and how you should style your brows, then on to make-up (sure the pictures are a little scary, but they're also funny... so..), hairstyling to flatter your face with tips on how to cut, perm, pin curl, and dye your own hair, finding flattering glasses, and manicure help. My favorite part of this book, and something I was not expecting, was 1950's exercise routines! I've been searching high and low for them and finally stumbled upon them in this delightful book! Now, while I wouldn't advise taking this book's advice totally to heart, I still love reading it. I have a feeling this book would be a delightful resource to those looking to reproduce make up of the 50's for stage or screen. ## Frequently Bought Together - Westmore Beauty Book -- A Complete 1950s Guide to Vintage Makeup, Hairstyling and Beauty Techniques - Hollywood Diet and Fitness: Vintage Secrets - Vintage Secrets: Hollywood Beauty --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/103934485-westmore-beauty-book-a-complete-1950s-guide-to-vintage-makeup](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/103934485-westmore-beauty-book-a-complete-1950s-guide-to-vintage-makeup) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*