The Featheredge (1940s)

for for feathery Edge on the hair and to establish a blend of very short length so the hair will curl and wave properly correct feather edging result in a Halo of curls around the entire hairline the feather edge isn't a hairstyle it is a method of hair shaping indeed there are many varieties of feather edge Styles here is the horizontal part tailor made for the tall woman the part is extended across the crown to cut height ends are arranged in curls that stay in place because the hair is shaped to the proper length here is the double swirl the part is extended and the back hair Blends into a Halo of curls around the hairline this is the v-shaped part this arrangement provides an illusion of height for the short woman the hair within the V is combed forward to be dressed in high lines to shape hair to a feather edge length the head is first divided into five main sections One Crown two left side three back four right side five front to separate the crown section A Perfect Halo is made 3 and 1/2 in from the hairline all around the head hair in the crown section will be graduated from 5 and 1/2 to 7 or 8 in because crown hair will be dressed in tailored lines in featheredge Styles when whenever the hairstyle calls for tailored lines the length should be graduated separating the crown section and pinning the hair out of the way makes it easy to reach the hair at the neckline without interference for the front section separations are made above the middle of each eye where the hairline recedes and they extend 3 and 1/2 in back from the hairline let's see how this separation looks on our model the back separation is formed by the separation that has already been made for the crown section left side section extends from front hairline to the point just in back of the ear where the hair begins to grow down on the nape of the neck the section extends from hairline to the point in back where hair begins to grow down on neck be sure the proportions are the same on right and left sides the back section extends 3 and 1/2 in up from the neckline and takes in the area between the two side separations a simple way to reach the hair to shape for an even length is to Begin work on the left side each section is subdivided into layers that are 1 in wide to divide index finger is placed at point of Separation at the base of the layer comb is moved down to meat finger and hair is separated each side is divided into six vertical layers starting at the hairline and extending to the back of the section each layer is about 1 in wide assume the proper standing position with right shoulder lowered this provides an easier method of reaching the hair and it's a natural and practical position to separate index finger is placed at point of Separation then comb is used in a downward movement for division of layers like this hair is spread with a comb for an accurate view of length and condition now hair is held between index and middle fingers away from the head hair will be shortened to an even 5 in length on both sides the length is measured with the marked cone for the first layer shaping is done with a 1in stroke now the second layer on the left side is picked up hair is spread with a comb measure and shape using a 4in stroke because the hair is of coarse texture from the second layer on you will work with the average amount of hair because the condition is normal hair is shortened to a 5 in length so ends will not be stubby in the finished hairstyle and now the six next and last layer on the left side is shaped shaping proceeds to the back section before starting let's point out a common mistake many hairlines are ruined by holding the hair over the neckline like this this blocks the view of the layer and makes it impossible for you to determine the condition of the neckline hair and its length turning for a better view we now show the correct way to hold the hair a place index finger at point of Separation move comb down to meet the finger to separate layers easily back is divided into only four vertical layers Each of which is 1 in wide the purpose is to graduate the length from 4 and 1/2 in at the nape of the neck to 5 and 1/2 in at the upper part of the left