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Men's Vintage How-To: The "Rockabilly Elephant Trunk" Trend

In this great video, the Brits are calling it the Elephant Trunk.  It was also called the Jelly Roll.  Whatever you call it, this  gives you a window on a trend and on a time and place--a barbershop in England during the 1950s. ...

Anne Moratto
Anne MorattoDirector of Brand Content Strategy, MODERN SALON and NAILS
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November 7, 2014
Men's Vintage How-To: The "Rockabilly Elephant Trunk" Trend

 

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In this great video, the Brits are calling it the Elephant Trunk.  It was also called the Jelly Roll.  Whatever you call it, this  gives you a window on a trend and on a time and place--a barbershop in England during the 1950s. The barber is using the new "blower" with practiced skill. 

Happy Flashback Friday!

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