tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post4869009852846229765..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Bouffant Shower Cap! and more Retro Hair AccoutrementsGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17901064199282148042011-01-17T00:46:59.617-05:002011-01-17T00:46:59.617-05:00I saw 'bouffant shower caps" - no fancy s...I saw 'bouffant shower caps" - no fancy shower domes - for sale in several towns in Alabama, next to the ultra super giant cans of Final Hold hairspray at the "variety stores". Bless their hearts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23420868064971499392010-01-10T14:40:16.934-05:002010-01-10T14:40:16.934-05:00I love the swimming caps with the fake bangs pokin...I love the swimming caps with the fake bangs poking out the front myself- you real hair stays dry but you also have a cute little row of curls along the front. Win/win!<br /><br />I never heard of a shower dome. Genius. Sheer genius.Tuppencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337304499881911095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-8254615442598721582010-01-08T09:58:59.177-05:002010-01-08T09:58:59.177-05:00I love the models' faces for these sorts of pr...I love the models' faces for these sorts of products. They must know how ridiculous they look, but their professional model training means it's covered up with a glazed smile.<br /><br />I also like the stylish bit of hair hanging out of the 'normal' showercap. Surely this completely defeats the point!?Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13931436948216821554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-74718748392955415542010-01-07T21:29:13.263-05:002010-01-07T21:29:13.263-05:00i'm so glad you stopped by my blog.
your blog...i'm so glad you stopped by my blog. <br />your blog is a lot of fun. will have to spend some more time here.<br />i see you are a children's book editor. have you worked on anything you really loved? <br /><br />and, yes i wear shower caps though i've never seen one shaped for a bouffantsew nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09469925687561484248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61129300855603657342010-01-07T19:39:01.834-05:002010-01-07T19:39:01.834-05:00When I was a youngester, my mother went to the bea...When I was a youngester, my mother went to the beauty shop to have her hair done in a curl/set. It was then sprayed with heavy duty hair spray. The set had to last a week so she would wrap her head in long strips of toilet tissue and then a net bonnet to keep the curls in place. I always called it "helmet hair" as you could have prevented a head injury wearing the wrap over the hairsprayed hair.PaTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70844139134348453862010-01-07T18:26:41.688-05:002010-01-07T18:26:41.688-05:00I'm calling Marge Simpson to let her know we h...I'm calling Marge Simpson to let her know we have found a shower cap for her!Kathi Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13380037164148416426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40435395465946736732010-01-07T14:39:41.322-05:002010-01-07T14:39:41.322-05:00I'm thinking these dome caps would pair quite ...I'm thinking these dome caps would pair quite nicely with the equally pointy rocket bras from back in the day. Now *that* would be a fun ensemble to prance around the house in.Twill Jillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83341932446751907932010-01-07T14:39:07.939-05:002010-01-07T14:39:07.939-05:00Be careful of wearing too thick of a turban over y...Be careful of wearing too thick of a turban over your pincurls while you sleep, though - it can make your hair take a LOT longer to dry! (If you're doing a wet set) I have really thick hair that takes forever to dry, so I am always wary of this.<br /><br />I usually prefer to go with a lightweight vintage scarf, or I have a couple that I made out of organza - keeps everything in place, but you can still get some air circulation.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12183695506859715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-80903560790758249182010-01-07T13:50:59.717-05:002010-01-07T13:50:59.717-05:00I have a bouffant shower cap, like goingungraceful...I have a bouffant shower cap, like goingungracefully talked about. Rain caps? You betcha. I once saw an elderly lady wearing the platic rain cap IN THE BEAUTIFUL SUNSHINE. Not sure why. Swim caps can be cute and IF I were a water-bug, I would most definitely wear one.<br /><br />OK--now, how about SNOODS? They were a big deal. I think they are essential to your vintage headgear. I hope you do a post about them.gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-6976580311744059662010-01-07T13:50:33.661-05:002010-01-07T13:50:33.661-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24499830130035470112010-01-07T13:01:50.959-05:002010-01-07T13:01:50.959-05:00I have a 40's hairstyle book and it tells you ...I have a 40's hairstyle book and it tells you how to make a turban. i will see if I can dig it up and send the instructions to you. I also happen to be knitting a turban and it is pretty easy and quick. The pattern is a vintage one from the V&A. you can find it on ravelry.amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08482124350320781550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11760236480194468772010-01-07T12:41:14.994-05:002010-01-07T12:41:14.994-05:00Mars Attacks! Haha!!Mars Attacks! Haha!!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474033571158410724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44083603994256332832010-01-07T11:30:05.258-05:002010-01-07T11:30:05.258-05:00"Now, I should state for the record that I lo..."Now, I should state for the record that I love shower caps. I only wash my hair twice a week, so they are essential."<br /><br />Teehee, you and goingungracefully make me smile because you seem to say you shower everyday!<br /><br />Over here, most people only do that in the summer...<br /><br />I love the caps though! I used to have one for after gym lessons in winter, so I wouldn't have to go out with my hair wet...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-42074178218371546932010-01-07T10:45:56.140-05:002010-01-07T10:45:56.140-05:00I us vintage scarves for covering my pincurls at n...I us vintage scarves for covering my pincurls at night. that way you can adjust how tight they are and they are so fun and pretty.<br /><br />I myself have never been a fan of the turban. even as a "hat style" of the late 20s-40s. I just dont prefer the way it looksTwila Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01944596069735350856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1490680631773337112010-01-07T10:45:32.758-05:002010-01-07T10:45:32.758-05:00Not only was I aware of their exsistance, I have o...Not only was I aware of their exsistance, I have owned one for years! The one I have included a little ring, which you can slip over the top of the dome and slide down to reduce the volume, depending on the size of your 'do.<br /><br />I wash my hair once a week and couldn't live without a proper shower cap.<br /><br />When I doobie-wrap my hair or set it on rollers I usually put an old pair of pantyhose on my head, and then wrap a bandana around it to keep everything secure and comfy. I do that because I live alone though. I couldn't bear for my lover to have to look at me like that, so I believe I'll have to investigate getting a glamorous turban.<br /><br />btw, I really like the idea of the makeup protector hood, but I have a hard time believing that it would prevent M.A.C. Russian Red from smirching up the inside of my blouses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-8192104101079346472010-01-07T10:32:16.560-05:002010-01-07T10:32:16.560-05:00Nathalie, THANK YOU for that link to the petal cap...Nathalie, THANK YOU for that link to the petal caps! They are just fantastic and I would absolutely wear one. Love the pic of Karen Elson sporting the pink one in Vogue.<br /><br />Also, that site sells sleep caps! Look at this cute one with the little buttons.<br /><br />http://www.headcovers.com/11937/button-sleep-cap/Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23228211806996377562010-01-07T10:08:03.535-05:002010-01-07T10:08:03.535-05:00My mother and her sisters still use shower caps. ...My mother and her sisters still use shower caps. I love the dome!! I've never seen one like that, but then my mother never had a bee hive or a bouffant.<br /><br />You find the greatest kitschy stuff, Gertie!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444647423337451493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29980372854947094792010-01-07T09:10:37.060-05:002010-01-07T09:10:37.060-05:00I want a dome just for the ridiculous amount of fu...I want a dome just for the ridiculous amount of fun we'd have with that in my house - thanks for that pic! I suppose I could also get a beehive done to justify the purchase...Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068859188360245469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60481878183326980892010-01-07T08:56:58.044-05:002010-01-07T08:56:58.044-05:00Re. 2nd Anonymous, Do you mean something like this...Re. 2nd Anonymous, Do you mean something like this?<br /><br />http://www.headcovers.com/400/petal-swim-caps/<br /><br />Must say, looking at them, I quite fancy one myself!Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570545194570856281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-56216807219944390632010-01-07T08:52:33.105-05:002010-01-07T08:52:33.105-05:00The dome cap is hilarious. The make-up protector h...The dome cap is hilarious. The make-up protector hood is terrifying however...Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570545194570856281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-46521753980643722612010-01-07T08:34:29.120-05:002010-01-07T08:34:29.120-05:00I love this! And how about vintage-style swim cap...I love this! And how about vintage-style swim caps, like what Esther Williams wore. I wonder if they still make them. Would you wear one? I would!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-77805980722657803432010-01-07T08:17:06.493-05:002010-01-07T08:17:06.493-05:00Gertie,
do you think the small round caps are wait...Gertie,<br />do you think the small round caps are waiting to grow into the domes and say, "We come from France?"<br /><br />I didn't know you could still buy them.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15344428781709014535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49229116899551174212010-01-07T08:05:30.837-05:002010-01-07T08:05:30.837-05:00Yeah, because when you're walking naked in the...Yeah, because when you're walking naked in the rain you sure don't want your hairstyle to be mussed up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com