First Attempt at Early 60s Hair (and it turned out well!)
I decided to take a stab at creating a classic early 1960s hairstyle on my own blunt bob. My hair is stubbornly straight, thick, and generally refuses to cooperate, but I found a way! All I used were good old-fashioned bobby pins and a tiny dab of hair gel for a wet set of pin curls – no fancy rollers or heat tools for this initial foray.
Here's how I did it:
1️⃣ The Wet Set Foundation: Starting with damp (not soaking wet) hair, I worked a tiny amount of gel through it.
2️⃣ Pin Curl Placement: I attempted to create rows of pin curls, mostly directed upwards and slightly forward around the crown and sides.
3️⃣ Securing the Look: I used bobby pins, and making sure each curl was flat against my head and securely pinned definitely took some patience.
4️⃣The Waiting: This is the least glamorous part, but crucial: I let my hair dry completely. (you could have sped this up with a diffuser)
5️⃣ The Brush Out: Ideally, a boar bristle brush helps to smooth and blend the curls into that lovely, voluminous shape. I used a regular paddle brush, and you can see in the pictures it's a bit less polished.
6️⃣Gentle Teasing and Shaping: To try and achieve some of that signature height, I gently teased the roots around my crown. Then, using my fingers and a little more patience, I attempted to shape the overall silhouette.
And it's definitely not perfect! However, for a first attempt with limited tools and a stubborn hair type, I'm actually quite pleased with the overall shape😉
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