Hair wavers and curlers

Date

• 1920-1929

Summary

• Top: The Boye Needle Co. Hairpin “Boye” Waver. Ten two-prong pins on the original card. The card reads, “Hairpin 'Boye' waver. Does not injure or catch hair. No sharp edges to break hair. Use single prong for loose wave; use both prongs for tight wave. To wave - weave or braid the hair around both prongs. To curl - wrap around one prong. Fastened and unfastened by twisting the knob ends. Simple, safe, effective. The Boye Needle Co., manufacturers and importers, New York, Chicago, San Francisco." Bottom left: The “Goody” Wave Setters. Six wavers on original card, 5¢ per card. “For lasting waves. The 'Goody' wave setters. They set and keep waves in place. Shaped to hold securely. Smooth, comfortable. Colors: black and bronze to match hair. Directions: Moisten hair and comb it smooth. Form waves in desired style and insert a Goody Wavesetter along each wave. Remove wavesetters when hair is dry. Made in U.S.A.” The setters look like longer and heavier hairpins. Bottom right: West Electric bobbed hair curlers, on original card. There are directions and drawings on the back of the package. 2 1/2” metal curlers with straight arms, one locking in place. The card reads, "The pressure produces curls that stay. Easy to slide out of hair without disturbing curls. 5 for 25¢. West Electric Hair Curler Co., Philadelphia, U.S.A."