Our popular film of a 1940's beauty and skin care routine now AI colorized in 4K resolution with a brand new soundtrack. The 1948 beauty tutorial covers skin care, cleansing, tweezing of eyebrows, the best way to shave legs. Nail care and finally an in depth look at hair care and the correct way to brush your hair. The fact that it's narrated by a man will no doubt raise some hackles, but that was the 1940's.
00:00 How to clean your Skin. Daily bath or shower. Give your skin a good invigorating workout.
01:18 Only wear clean lingerie next to clean skin. Use lubricating cream after shower.
01:47 Hair removal. Take care of single hairs with a pair of tweezers. For legs, use safety razor. Avoid chemical hair removers if possible.
02:20 Regularly remove nail polish to prevent cracking of the fingernail.
02:30 Proper hair care requires knowledge of your hair and scalp health. Wash your hair every two weeks with water and a mild soap.
03:28 Rinse hair thoroughly. A few drops of lemon helps remove residue. If your hair squeaks after final rinse, you can be sure it's clean.
03:55 Follow washing by doing up your hair in pins and curling rods. Permanent waving won't damage your hair but hair dye or bleach can make it brittle.
04:30 Brush and comb your hair daily and methodically.
Original footage in association with Prelinger Archives.
Music: Afternoon Interlude / licensed by Pond5