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How to Set Hair With Pin Curls

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Retro hairstyles are making a comeback. Among the most popular are the glamorous 'dos of the 1940s. Any person who has attempted one of these styles knows that pin curls are a common starting point. Here is how to set your hair with pin curls.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Light hold hair gel
  • Pin curl pins (regular bobby pins can create dents in the curls)
  1. Step 1

    Shampoo and condition hair. Allow hair to air-dry almost completely.

  2. Step 2

    Grab a small section of hair. Start at the root and smooth the strand of hair out to the ends.

  3. Step 3

    Add a very small amount of lightweight gel to the strand.

  4. Step 4

    Wind the entire strand of hair around your forefinger. Use your thumb to help hold the curl in place at the scalp.

  5. Step 5

    Tuck the ends into the curl and flatten the curl against your head.

  6. Step 6

    Secure the curl with one or two pincurl pins.

  7. Step 7

    Repeat the first six steps until you have set the desired amount of pin curls.

  8. Step 8

    Allow the hair to dry completely. Some people secure the head with a kerchief and sleep with the pin curls in place.

  9. Step 9

    Remove the pins. Loosen the curls with a comb. The less you comb, the tighter the curls. You can brush them out for a fluffier look as well. It just depends on the look you are going for.

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