Vintage 'dos and make-up (Come share your secrets!)

[KMKMaven]

That looks great! Did you do finger waves??

Yes, just in the wet hair in front - no setting lotion - and held with big bobby pins until it air dried.

[batgirl]

Great job That can't be easy to do on yourself! I know it's hard to do on other people!

[Happychick]

I followed some of the links in here, and had a go at pin-curls tonight - wow! My hair has always gone limp in minutes using a curling iron, but these seem much more sturdy. Do you have any advice for sleeping on curls? Would a turban type thing reduce how much they got squished?



('scuse the frumpy 'jamas and funny face!)

[missjesswinkwink]

I used to do pincurls a LOT more often than I do now - must be a time factor. Whenever I actually do a modeling gig though, the hair goes up in pincurls the night before. I have EXTREMELY straight hair, that won't hold curl for anything - except for pincurls.

Happychick : I use a BIG chiffon-style scarf that I got from the thrift shop to tie up my pincurls before I sleep - a la Rosie the Riveter style. It allows air to pass through for drying, and helps keep everything tidy. I also highly recommend letting your hair air dry until it's just slightly damp before doing the pincurls, so that it will dry completely when you sleep.

*Edit* I just have to add that this thread is to die for. Loving it!!

Anywho: I'm interested in trying hot rollers but have no idea where to start. Anyone recommend a good style of roller or brand?

[intergalacticj]

I used to do pincurls a LOT more often than I do now - must be a time factor. Whenever I actually do a modeling gig though, the hair goes up in pincurls the night before. I have EXTREMELY straight hair, that won't hold curl for anything - except for pincurls.

Happychick : I use a BIG chiffon-style scarf that I got from the thrift shop to tie up my pincurls before I sleep - a la Rosie the Riveter style. It allows air to pass through for drying, and helps keep everything tidy. I also highly recommend letting your hair air dry until it's just slightly damp before doing the pincurls, so that it will dry completely when you sleep.

*Edit* I just have to add that this thread is to die for. Loving it!!

Anywho: I'm interested in trying hot rollers but have no idea where to start. Anyone recommend a good style of roller or brand?

aah, ive just invested in some remington heated rag curlers because i like rag curls/pin curls but hate having to wait for ages til my hair dries so ive found that with these, i wash me hair, dry it until it is almost completely dry then i use these rollers in for about half an hour or however long i have and i get great curls that actually stay in, plus they are fushia coloured,heheh

[intergalacticj]

ooh i should add a couple of good sites i found http://www.miss-vintage.com/ a really great site, everything on vintage stars and style!! and also i just joined this community http://vintagestyle.ning.com/  its just started but looks like its gonna be good! 

[mistressH]

this is me going out the other night. i got the tut to do this off youtube



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you cant really see it very well but its up in two twists with a side parting

[Debs_5]

Mistress H your hair looks great like that! Could you post the youtube link for the tutorial please?

[missjesswinkwink]

Thanks for the tip on the remington heated rag rollers!! I need to go find some...

[mistressH]

Mistress H your hair looks great like that! Could you post the youtube link for the tutorial please?

think this should work...  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkOHSCye4xk

otherwise the poster is called humblestumble she has done loads of videos i think if i ever met her id kiss her lol