Beauty School Circa 1940's By Nina Leen

Tuesday, November 11, 2014 • 50 comments

I was browsing through Messy Nessy Chich's archive when I stumbled upon these images from the Helena Rubinstein beauty school (circa 1940) photographed by Nina Leen and I was just like: "OMFG! These images are freakin' insane (but in a good way, just so you know)! Not gonna lie though, some of the photos are a bit eerie like the one with this huge curling apparatus (not sure if it really is) that has gazillion cords. However, it is also very amazing to know that unlike before - beautifying in this day and age is now waaaaaay more uncomplicated.


All photos via the LIFE archives, full photo stories by Nina Leen here and here. First seen on Messy Nessy Chic

50 comments:

  1. Simone MarsNovember 11, 2014 at 12:47 AM

    GREAT POST!!!
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    XX
    SIMONE
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  2. LoveT.November 11, 2014 at 12:47 AM

    The Pictures are very interesting! Great Post!
    i follow back :)

    xoxo

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  3. María GNovember 11, 2014 at 12:51 AM

    Great photos.
    6 del dos
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  4. Roxy ColeNovember 11, 2014 at 12:57 AM

    Lovely pictures!xx
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  5. Maja l OverpoweredNovember 11, 2014 at 1:20 AM

    Fantastic post! :)
    Follwoing you on GFC, Bloglovin and fanned on the Facebook :)
    Overpowered

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  6. Claire BurgessNovember 11, 2014 at 1:46 AM

    I absolutely love this post and your blog looks amazing!

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  7. Nequéren ReisNovember 11, 2014 at 1:46 AM

    Postagem maravilhosa amei, uma semana abençoada
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  8. JeanneNovember 11, 2014 at 1:52 AM

    What a gorgeous series of retro pictures Miss! I love your post!
    ♥XO♥
    Jeanne
    http://fashionmusingsdiary.com

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  9. crafty-zoneNovember 11, 2014 at 2:06 AM

    Great photos, dear! I followed you back via GFC as Iwona Zając, dear ;)

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  10. shiza bbloggerNovember 11, 2014 at 2:23 AM

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  11. shiza bbloggerNovember 11, 2014 at 2:26 AM

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  12. AneteNovember 11, 2014 at 2:36 AM

    Great blog!
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    Let me know :)

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  13. mariafelicia magnoNovember 11, 2014 at 2:36 AM

    wow so cute pics..thanks for sharing..
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    kisses

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  14. Christel KuikNovember 11, 2014 at 2:47 AM

    Amazing pics!

    <3
    it takes 2 to fashion

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  15. PrincessGaiaNovember 11, 2014 at 3:07 AM

    Great post! Love the photos!

    -Gaia
    http://sparklerage.blogspot.de

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  16. Andrea PizzatoNovember 11, 2014 at 3:51 AM

    wow, great pics! love the old days! ciao Andrea

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  17. BeautyNovember 11, 2014 at 3:52 AM

    These are pretty good picks from the archives. Nice photography
    Have a great week.

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  19. Ivana SplitNovember 11, 2014 at 4:16 AM

    wonderful vintage photos....they're absoutely fascinating to see....and wow, curling hair was much difficult back in the day!

    thank you for your comment and follow....I've followed you on both gfc and bloglovin. Have a nice day sweetie!

    xoxo

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  20. DenisaNovember 11, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    hahha, great post and pics. xa
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  21. Rebeca Muñoz LópezNovember 11, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    This looks so retro, interesting that you found these images and share them with your readers.

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  22. LaunnaNovember 11, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    Great pictures, they look so vintage... they remind me of the nurses I saw in the hospitals when I was young :)

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  23. Con R de ReymaraNovember 11, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    Wow! cuantas técnicas, pero me encanta.
    Xo!

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  24. RumelaNovember 11, 2014 at 1:34 PM

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  25. AyantikaNovember 11, 2014 at 1:53 PM

    Thanks for following me. I am following you via GFC and FB as well :)

    Love,

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  26. Shamu BooNovember 11, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    Those shots are hilarious!! We've come a long way :) xoxo

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  27. Sarah RizagaNovember 11, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    Thanks for visiting and following my blog. I followed you back via GFC. Keep in touch <3

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  28. MichaelNovember 11, 2014 at 5:55 PM

    Haha, lovely pictures =)
    Michael
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  29. NotJessFashionNovember 11, 2014 at 9:27 PM

    That is interesting! We've really come a long way!

    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

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  30. Soniya GauchanNovember 11, 2014 at 9:43 PM

    this is really gr8 post
    thanks for ur comment
    followed u right back
    keep in touch

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  31. Jen27November 11, 2014 at 10:37 PM

    Ah, I love this! Always enjoy getting a glimpse into beauty history. So much fun! xo

    -Jen

    www.vibrantbeautyblog.com

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  32. LenyaNovember 11, 2014 at 11:13 PM

    Great post and great pics.
    xox
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

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  33. Rita AflyatunovaNovember 11, 2014 at 11:59 PM

    Great pictures!
    Followed you back!
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    always great post :)
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    that's incredibly awesome =)

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    great photos

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  38. SuperLuxNovember 12, 2014 at 4:48 AM

    They don't look like they need the procedures here, these women looks gorgeous. Or maybe they are because of the things they went through. #TiisGanda :D

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  39. Annie LNovember 12, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    These photos are awesome!
    xo Annie
    New England Romance

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  40. Uma Interessante VidaNovember 12, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    Great post! :)

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  41. la joie de vivre!November 12, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    Amazing photos!! Great post dear :D xx

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  42. Anett BNovember 12, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    Haha this is funny :) That hair curling machine scares the shit out of me :D

    Bella Pummarola

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    Thanks for following. I followed back:)

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  44. Emily TangNovember 12, 2014 at 2:06 PM

    wonderful
    MY-Emily

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  45. JNovember 12, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    Wow... hahaha that's pretty mind blowing!
    You have a new follower xx
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  47. ELISANovember 12, 2014 at 8:39 PM

    so cool!

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  48. Sammie DacanayNovember 12, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    Followed you back! :) Thanks for visiting my blog. Keep in touch.

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  49. Trends GalleryNovember 12, 2014 at 10:52 PM

    Nice pics!
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  50. Giulia MalanoNovember 12, 2014 at 10:52 PM

    Amazing post!!

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