I am asian, how can i achieve a 40's look? I'm looking into the whole retro idea... any ha

i have bangs, huge dimples, dark hair, meduim length... brown eyes

I am asian, how can i achieve a 40's look? I'm looking into the whole retro idea... any hair tips,makeup ideas

You'll want to check out this website:

http://www.nocturne.com/swing/hair/hair....

They have step by step instructions and photos on how to style your hair (your bangs might be a problem however).

The first thing you have to do is determine which style is best suited for your face shape. To prep your hair, you'll want to use "Setting Lotion" and sponge curlers to get your curls to be uniform (let set until dry, or sleep in your curlers). When you curl your hair, you'll also want to do it in layers as indicated on the website.

When styling your hair, don't get frustrated if it takes a while. You will need a lot of hair spray and bobby pins. Even using this, your hair may not do what you want it to do, because it takes a while to train your hair to style the way you want it to.

You'll probably want some waves or curls on the front top and sides, then put the rest of your hair in a hair net or snood (you'll want to brush it out big so that it fills the hair net uniformly).

Wearing a hat is defferent depending on the hat your wearing. Generally speaking you'll want to use bobby pins to keep it on your head!

As you style your hair like this more often, it becomes easier, and your hair easier to manage. I have a friend who does WWII reinacting and she can put her hair in pin curls while driving to work!

Also, check out this webpage for understanding fashion from the 1940's (you can even purchase some clothes if you have the funds for them!)

http://www.revampvintage.com/1940.html

I hope that helps!