How to Create a Pin Up Girl Hairstyle for Long Hair

Use bobby pins to make your hairstyle secure.

Pinup girls first became popular in the 1930s when women began posing in more risque photographs. These photos were pinned up on the walls by lonely soldiers, which is where the term “pinup” originated. Today, many women still enjoy wearing vintage clothing and doing their hair like the pinup girls did in the 1930s. Pinup hairstyles are quite bold and feature large, prominent curls and pompadours. If you have long hair, your can create these vintage hairstyles.

Things You'll Need

• Comb
• Bobby pins
• Hair elastic

Instructions

1. Part your hair slightly to one side, using a comb. Brush out the hair so it lays flat and there are no tangles.

2. Grab a 1-inch section of your bangs from the parted side that has more hair. Separate it from the rest and use a comb to brush it out flat.

3. Start rolling the end of the hair into a curl. Roll it under until you reach the roots of your hair. Insert a bobby pin through the center of the hair to secure it to your head. Insert a second bobby pin through the other side for more support. The curl should sit in the center of your forehead.

4. Grab a 3- to 4-inch section of hair from the side of the part that has less hair. Comb it out flat and form a second curl, the same way you made the first one. Secure the curl so it sits higher on the head, just above and behind your ear.

5. Create a second curl and pin it beside the curl you just made, using two bobby pins.

6. Move to the other side where most of your hair is still loose. Begin twirling the hair to form a spiral. When the hair is twirled, twist the hair into a bun that sits at the base of your neck. Use a hair elastic or bobby pins to secure the hair in place.

References

• The Fashon Peepshop: Pinup History
• Youtube: PINUP Hairstyle!! in 3 min (very easy)