DIY Beehive
The beehive is a famous 1960s hairstyle that involves a lot of teasing to create a high, piled look that closely resembles its namesake. Since beehives look so drastic, you might think you have to make an appointment at a salon if you want to sport one. However, you will find that it is actually quite simple to make a beehive yourself. A beehive requires simple hairstyling tools and techniques. Make sure your hair is unwashed for best results. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Section off the first inch of hair behind the front hairline and comb it forward. This will be the hair that gets combed up and over all the teased hair later to give the beehive its signature smooth look. Pin this section of hair out of the way, if necessary.
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Take hold of a 1-inch piece of hair in the back section and pull it straight up. Run your comb downward over the strand, toward the scalp. This is known as teasing or backcombing. Run the comb up and down the section of hair until it is standing straight up off the head, which could take any number of times depending on the thickness of the hair.
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Continue teasing 1-inch sections of hair until all the hair is standing straight up off the head. Use bobby pins to secure the ends of the hair to the back of the head.
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Give the entire teased area a good dousing of hairspray. Use your hands to pat the beehive into the shape and height that you wish for it to be. Remember not to worry about the smoothness at this point.
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Brush the front section of hair back and over the beehive to smooth it out and give it a polished appearance. Bobby pin the ends to the back of the head.
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Smooth out the rest of the hair with your hands and hairspray. Mist the entire style with hairspray to set.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are making a beehive on yourself, have more than one mirror set up or handy so you can see the back and sides of your head.
Be careful not inhale high amounts of hairspray as you are using it.
Do not use hairspray while smoking, or around open flame.
