Jean Beauty Secret no. 4

November 21, 1933 – Remove cold cream from your face by patting. Do not rub your skin. A gentle patting will invigorate the tissues without breaking them down. You will find squares of soft cheesecloth excellent for this purpose. Keep a supply always on your dressing table.

Jayne Vs. Marilyn

Let me start by saying that yes, my title is misleading. This isn’t going to be a post that is dogging Marilyn or Jayne nor is it to pit them against one another. The point of my post is to illustrate how Fox basically used Jayne and then discarded of her once Marilyn was back […]

Jean Beauty Secret no. 3

November 20, 1933 – Adopt a regular system of exercises to keep your muscles in condition. A few minutes in the morning or late afternoon is worth more than an hour now and then. You will be surprised how refreshed and exhilarated you will feel after it. Deep breathing before an open window will take the […]

Jean Beauty Secret no. 2

November 18, 1933 – A thorough rinsing of your hair is the most important part of the shampooing process. A generous application of clear water will add sheen and glossiness to your hair. If you are a platinum blonde, add a few drops of bluing to the liquid soap, not to the rinse water. If you […]

Jean Harlow Beauty Secret no. 1

Jean Harlow wrote a syndicated beauty column in the 30’s where she would share her beauty tips. A lot of them are surprisingly modern and worth a try. It’s interesting to see how beauty standards have changed over the years yet we still see some of Jean’s tips recommended today! November 17th, 1933 – Give […]