1952 – Look Young with Dorothy Gray
Over 30? No worries. Erase wrinkles with hormone cream.
Category: Beauty
1963 -Turban Style Hair Dryer
A mid-century hair appliance from Sunbeam.
1954 – The mid-century kiss off
No lipstick on the collar for this couple
1959 – Eye Make-up Tutorial
A mid-century guide to beautiful eyes
1963 – The Youthful Look of the 1960’s
A new decade and new look is featured in these Kotex ads
1959 – Mid-century Pink
French Fling was the name for these lips and nails
1959 – Winged Back Hairstyle
Change your hairstyle this spring
1960 – Bad Hair Day Coverup
Make a cool tulle turban
1961 – Tussy Eye Cream
Illustration by Tom Morrow
1956 Mademoiselle Ad: Charming Couple in Love
The July 1956 Mademoiselle ad features an illustration depicting newlyweds embodying mid-century domestic bliss, reminiscent of Elvis and Marilyn.
8 Timeless Beauty Tips for Men’s Approval from 1964
The 1964 article offers eight beauty tips to win a man’s approval, but emphasizes valuing self-identity over external validation.
Memorable 1960s Avon Ads: A Look Back
In 1963, Avon launched the WISHING fragrance, leveraging direct sales through Avon Representatives, catering to stay-at-home mothers, reflecting cultural shifts in advertising.
Vintage Palmolive Ad: Beauty Tips from 1952
A 1952 Palmolive ad promotes beauty through gentle soap use, backed by scientific claims and results.
California Love: 1960s Beach Beauty Tips
A 1963 Good Housekeeping article showcases a couple embracing California’s beach beauty, offering makeup tips for achieving that vibe in colder climates.
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