What brand names? What did the labels say/look like? I'm talking about the Grease-era.What kind of hairspray for women and hair gel for men was most popular in the 1950s?
In the UK for men it was Brylliantine and Brylcream. I used Brylcream to plaster down my longer-than-regulation hair in the navy. It was disgusting stuff like hand cream that stays slimy, and shiny. I never used Brylliantine. I think it was a clear gel.What kind of hairspray for women and hair gel for men was most popular in the 1950s?
Brylcreem or Vitalis for men - picture for Vitalis
http://j-walkblog.com/images2/vitalis-ad.JPG
Aquanet for women or Happy Hair - picture of Happy Hair
http://pzrservices.typepad.com/vintageadvertising/2008/10/happy-hair-hair.html
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