How to Set Hair With Pin Curls
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. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Light hold hair gel
- Pin curl pins (regular bobby pins can create dents in the curls)
Instructions
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Shampoo and condition hair. Allow hair to air-dry almost completely.
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Grab a small section of hair. Start at the root and smooth the strand of hair out to the ends.
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Add a very small amount of lightweight gel to the strand.
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Wind the entire strand of hair around your forefinger. Use your thumb to help hold the curl in place at the scalp.
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Tuck the ends into the curl and flatten the curl against your head.
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Secure the curl with one or two pincurl pins.
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Repeat the first six steps until you have set the desired amount of pin curls.
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Allow the hair to dry completely. Some people secure the head with a kerchief and sleep with the pin curls in place.
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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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