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Even though it appears to be extremely complicated, it is actually quite simple and much more quickly than you would expect.
Some years ago, I remember looking on Pinterest for an easy way to achieve those big, glamorous, retro-inspired curls. I was intimidated by the look, and I never quite managed to achieve it correctly.
The slight modification I made to my usual curling method recently resulted in me almost accidentally creating my favorite hairstyle to date as a result. Is it something you'd like to know how to do? Consider the information that follows!
Instructions on how to style your hair into Hollywood curls
Let's start with the materials, which are the most important thing to discuss. In order to complete this tutorial, you will need a few basic tools, including a virgin hair bundles spray (something flexible and not too crunchy), duck bill hair clips (which are absolutely necessary–you can find them at Ulta or any beauty supply store), an anti-frizz serum (I recommend MoroccanOil), a natural bristle brush (I simply use my teasing brush), and, of course, your curling iron.
An important note about curling iron size: For this tutorial, you should use a curling iron that is between 1-1.5 inches in diameter. While I understand that this can be misleading because you might assume that larger curls indicate the use of a larger iron, I can assure you that this is not true. To begin, curl your hair tightly because we'll be brushing it out later to create big, voluminous waves later. To finish, loosely curl your hair at the back of your head.
In particular, I'd like to draw attention to my curling iron:Xtava's 5 in 1 curling iron is by far the most versatile curling iron I own. If you're in the market for a new curling iron, I highly recommend it. When you use the five different barrel attachments (which include both the traditional clamp and two wands! ), you can create virtually any curled hairstyle you desire, which eliminates the need for multiple different sized curling irons. I use mine to create beachy waves, big, loose curls, and pretty much anything in between. A carrying case keeps them all together, and a heat-resistant glove is included for use with the wands so you don't burn yourself on the hot surface!
As a result, even when my hair is frizzy prior to using the product, the ceramic barrels produce super shiny curls. The fact that I haven't had my hair cut in more than a year is actually beneficial to me in this situation. OH MY GOD, WHAT A DAY. The task has been added to my list of things to do. Aside from that, it has an automatic shutoff feature for people who are prone to forgetting things, such as myself, and are at high risk of starting a fire in their home.(Take a deep breath.)
STEP #1: AFTER THE HAIR HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY BRUSHED, PREPARE IT WITH HAIR SPRAY.
However, I was surprised to learn how many girls out there do not use hair spray before curling their hair before they do so, which is self-explanatory. There is a common misconception that Aquanet makes your hair crunchy and sticky, but that was back in the day of Aquanet in the 1980s! Do not use a heavy or medium hold; instead, turn your head upside down and thoroughly spray it, then brush it through once more to finish. You have a lot of staying power without any of the downsides.
STEP #2 REQUIRES YOU TO CURL YOUR HANDS TOWARD YOUR FACE.
When trying to achieve the old Hollywood hairstyle, the most important thing to remember is to curl your hair toward your face as much as possible. If you want your waves to be loose and beachy, you'll want to curl them away from your face in order to achieve that look. Working with sections of hair the width of two fingers (or just a little wider than the width of your curling iron) will be ideal.
In order to achieve a full curl with volume on top, it is necessary to clamp the iron in the middle of your strands and curl it toward your face while wrapping the ends around the bottom. Take a few extra seconds to secure the clamp in place, opening and closing the clamp a couple of times to ensure that you do not create a crease in the paper.
The purpose of holding for such a short period of time is unclear. Simply heating the curl to a high temperature and then cooling it is all that is required to achieve the beautiful waves you see. Due to the fact that you're only spending a few seconds on each strand of hair, the curl and pin technique is one of the most efficient methods of curling hair.
Step 3: RELEASE AND CAPTURE The Curl
As you hold the curling iron vertically, open the clamp a few times to release the curl (you'll have to do this a few times). Take a hold of the curl in your hand with the palm of your other hand.(It's going to be extremely hot! So take a deep breath and hold on for a second!)
The pin curl that you are currently holding in your hand is in your possession. Take a horizontal twist with your wrist, allowing it to roll up against the back of your neck. Clamp it in place for a few minutes with a hair clip to allow it to cool down completely. It should appear as if you are styling your hair with a curling iron at all times.
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