Have an Arthur,
just like George!
Looking for that authentic vintage Beatlemaniac look? Here's the ultimate in hair fashion, circa 1964! Warning: These are probably only for very committed Beatlemaniacs with a lot of time to spare! These styles (with the exception of the original Moptop!) are hardly wash-and-wear, and not easily disguised as modern do's! But aren't they fab, all the same? :)
For
Beatlegirls...
The Straight Beatle
The straight (or sleek) Beatle Bob
is best for girls with piquant faces and straight hair. Mr.
Ruel of Coiffures Americana, who designed all three of the
“do’s” on this page, brushes hair from the crown,
down and forward toward the face. Fronds of hair reach out
onto the cheeks. The back is curved under and cups neatly
into the nape. For setting, place four large rollers on top
of the head, two on each side in a diagonal forward
direction. Place two more below each of the first
two. Remainder of the side hair is curved forward in long
pincurls. Back hair is rolled downward so it gives a smooth
helmet effect when brushed out. Remember: Beatle Bobs
begin with a good professional cut.
The Curly Beatle
If your hair is
slightly curly, this is the Beatle Bob of you. Mr. Ruel
brushes hair straight forward from the crown into rounded
band and gives the “do” a little height on top. At the
sides, he curls forward onto the cheeks. The back section
meets flipped up nape hair. Like the Straight Beatle, the
back hair lies close to the head. Top and bands are set on
giant rollers. At the back, make long pincurls wound
towards the center nape of the neck. Pincurl the sides in
two layers, the top in a down, backward direction, the lower
layer in a down and forward direction. Remember: keep
you Bob neat all day with light mists of hair spray.
The Beatle Plus
Even if you aren’t a Beatle People (and why are you here?), you’ll have to agree that Mr. Ruel’s ‘Beatle Plus’ is one of the prettiest hairdo’s around. It’s perfect for smooth, straight, thick hair. He curves the bangs and side hair, turning the latter under and back. Then separates and raises the top section (by back-combing, or teasing) so that it is high and rounded at the crown. The hair at the nape of the neck is flipped up. Giant rollers were used to give the smooth rounded curves. The bands are rolled forward, the sides rolled down, the top, back. Pincurls are used to set nape hair and they are pinned towards the center. That’s all there is to doing this fabulously feminine Beatle “do”!
The "Jane Asher" Do
The casual, long-haired took is
definitely in, and there is no better example of what it
should look like than those red-gold locks of lovely Jane Asher.
Of course, you have to have
long straight hair’ to do this particular hair
style—and those who don’t will either’ have to let
their hair grow out (and get it straightened if it is curly or
kinky) or else try a different hairdo.
To achieve the “Jane
Asher” look, you must first wash your hair with mild
(Castile is good) shampoo. While it is still wet, cut your bangs
with cuticle or fingernail scissors (short scissors are best for
this style of bangs, as they give a “chopped” look). Be
sure the bangs are longer on each side and zig-zagged in the
middle of your forehead. Remember that when hair is cut while wet
it wilt tend to “shrink” later, so don’t cut your
bangs too short.
While your hair is damp, roll
several huge rollers of hair from the crown (center) of your head
down to the scalp. A cluster of four or five should do the trick.
Take the remaining long hair and loop it into big curls, pinning
them down with several bobby pins. Allow to dry.
If you have thin hair, spray
it a couple of times lightly while it is drying. When your hair
is dry, re-move the rollers and bobbies and brush it out.
To achieve the rounded look on
top that Jane has in this picture, you must lightly tease up (or
back-comb) the crown hair. This teased hair should cover almost
all of the top of your head. Brush a layer of long hair smoothly
over the teased hair until it gets the look that Jane has
achieved. Gently comb out loop curls on the side until they
straighten to the proper sloping curved effect.
If you have trouble with your
bangs, you can roll the center of them with a big roller and
scotch-tape the sides down so that they sort of blend in with the
flowing hair-line look on the sides. When dry, tease up the
‘center of the bangs and gently brush them down.
It isn’t easy to learn to
set and style your own hair, but this “Jane Asher
Hair-Do” is very good for beginners as it is simple to do
(if you have the right kind of hair). Give it a try. You have
nothing to lose—and you may come out looking just like the
lovely young lady on this page!
... and Beatleboys!
Equipment
needed:
Scissors, a comb.. and a
large bowl may come in handy! Or, simply style your own
Beatle wig!
Once your hair has been transformed into a moptop, settle it in
place by shaking your head in a side-to-side motion
while "OOOOOOH!"-ing loudly.
The
"Straight Beatle", "Curly Beatle" and
"Beatle Plus" do's are ©"The Beatles Are
Here" 1964, and the "Jane Asher" do is ©16
magazine 1964.
