Burlexe is a unique entertainment company, inspired by burlesque and the performers, past and present, professional and amateur, who’ve created the art form.
We are now bringing our unique Burlexe experiences right to your door. As with everything we do, we are taking inspiration from the worlds of burlesque and cabaret to make your special occasions even more special.
Goodtime Mama Jojo, aka Jo King is the undisputed British Burlesque Legend and her work for other performers and women from all walks of life is about helping them drop their insecurities and access their true selves.
Check out our curated posts on everything Burlesque. From Burlesque basics to glamorous add-ons, we have everything you may need to immerse yourself in this world and indulge your inner showgirl.
Our Burlexe burlesque shop features unique items created, co-created, curated or sourced by us from the worlds of burlesque, showgirls and showmen – as well as the performing arts.
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We’re currently experiencing a heatwave and don’t we just know it. It’s the word on everyone’s lips. Survive those sweltering days and balmy nights with our how-tos for faux short hair.
Just because it’s hot it doesn’t mean you can’t be hawt! The internet has lots of hairstyle tutorial videos for every look. Finding the best ones can seem like a big task. This is our list of vintage wisdom to create burlesque faux short hair in the comfort of your own home.
This can be a great way to try something new and mix up your style. Add some vintage glamour into your look with these dos and don’ts that will help you on your way to some fabulously flattering hairstyles.
This 1940s hairstyle is relatively easy to achieve. It’s also a chic up-do for those warm summer evenings. The easiest way to create this style is a simple curl, tuck and pin which you can get from Rapunzel’s Resource. Though there are a few more stylish methods.
Before we get to the hairstyle tutorials, watch this video on how this look became popular in the 1940s:
For a coiffed finish then individually pinning your hair allows for a more natural short hair look. To get this hairstyle from your long locks, check out this hairstyle tutorial:
(Image from We’re Calling Shenanigans)
Read Four 40s Burlesque Burly-Q Queens.
To get the vintage vixen look you can also plait the bottom layer of your hair. You then curl the top layer and voilà! Luckily Lauren Conrad is here to help. She has styled hers in a more 20s hairstyle fashion. What do you think?
(Image from The Beauty Department)
Check out how to burlesque hairstyles for long hair and short hair. You can also enjoy our answer to: what is burlesque?
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Our first ever track is a banger and sees us reuniting with our hostess with the mostest, garage and r’n’b legend, Kele le Roc.
Why not take 5 minutes out of your day to get your wiggle on. Watch out taster lesson to see what’s in store for our exclusive Burlesque Masterclass.
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