{Hair Inspiration} Pin Curls

Pin Curls are a MUST-know, if you are learning how to create vintage hairstyles. Though many vintage hairstyles can be reproduced with different curling methods for a similar effect, they can never truly produce the result Pin Curls have.

Furthermore, once you have mastered the (dying) art of Pin Curls, you will find that they are actually easier to work with than that of other curling methods, have longer-lasting hold and endless possibilities for glamorous hairstyles.

♥ Written video tutorials ♥

You Will Need:
Bobby pins and hair product with strong hold (I use Garnier Fructis Hair putty)

• Step 1. It is best to work with lightly damp hair. Dry hair is fine as well, but will lend less curl (the upside is, there wont be as much waiting time). Wet hair will take hours upon hours to dry, so it is not suggested. Washing your hair prior or using a wet brush as you go will do fine.
• Step 2. Create a center or side-part, your choice. (I usually center-part my hair, weather I leave it centered or side-part it later - to create volume)
• Step 3. Tie one side into a pigtail, and leave aside (this is just to remove it from your way). Part the remaining hair into two sections - one above the other and tie the upper section into a pigtail or bun (also, just to keep it from way).
• Step 4. With the remaining lower bit of hair, begin by taking a small (roughly 2") section and coating the ends with putty or gel (I always start with the front of my hair, near my face). Then carefully make a loop with the ends, and while holding the loop in place, roll it up following the strands of hair (to about eye-level).
  
• Step 5. Pin in place with two bobby-pins, one crossing over the other. Wah-la! Your first Pin Curl.
  

space spaceTip: The most important aspect of a Pin Curl, is that the ends are kept within the curl. Also, make sure that the curl is nice and round, so later it wont by oddly shaped when let down.

• Step 6. Continue with that section of hair, mimicking your first pin-curl and try to keep the amount of hair even. Once finished, let down the upper section and Pin Curl just the same.
  

• Step 7. Sort-of like a mirrored effect, do the same with the hair on the opposite side (originally the first pigtail). All of the curls should be facing the same direction, apart from where they meet at the hair-part.

Once all finished, simply wait for the hair or product to dry. If you are sleeping in pin curls, which is what I tend to do, wrap a scarf around your head. A scarf will not only make you more comfortable as you sleep, but will also help keep the curls in place.

Good luck!