Let me start by saying, I'm not very proficient with hair. I
can do the basics like blow dry, flat iron and the occasional curling, but it’s guaranteed that I will burn myself. I have a lovely scar on my shoulder
thanks to my curling wand. A gift, a simple reminder, that I'm not a hair
stylist. Nor will I ever be. Knowing these facts about myself has yet to stop
me from attempting what the hair gods can do. However, I don't want to spend a
whole lot of time on my hair. I'm lazy, yes I said it. Sorry Lindsey (my
hair goddess)! I recently saw this on Pinterest, where let’s face it, most of
us get our bright ideas. Typically my Pinterest attempts end in utter failure,
this one however did not!
Supplies I used:
- 1 inch barrel curling iron
- Bobby pins
- hair tie
- hair spray
I started with clean dry hair (typically only wash my hair
every other day, sometimes every two days). Then I separated it into sections
and began to curl my hair in large chunks, always curling under and pinning
with a bobby pin. I would recommend going to a local hair supply store and
purchasing the pins stylist use, more than a few times I had to rearrange the
pin. This was a totally inefficient way to hold my hair up, lesson learned! I
held the bottom portion of my hair longer than the top, I find that for myself
the bottom curls don’t hold up as well as the top. Anyone else have that issue?
Once my whole head was curled and secured in pins, I used a
light coating of hair spray. I used what I had on hand, which frankly I don’t
love. Do you have a hair spray you’re in love with? I got this one for free,
which is the only reason it’s still around. Ideally you want to keep your hair
pinned for 30 minutes, but a minimum of 10 will do. I was short on time today,
and just let my hair cool completely before pulling them out. I've found that
anytime I curl my hair, it’s crucial to allow the curl to completely cool off
before running my fingers or brush through it. I found myself liking this hair
style as the day went on and the curls relaxed.
I love that this look is polished without a lot of effort
and easy enough for anyone to enjoy! I can’t wait to try this method when my
hair is longer and with a larger barrel curling iron. Let me know if you decide
to give it a try or if you have any hair tricks to share. Leave them in the
comment section below.
XOXO,
Jessica Lynn
