This is my go-to set for 40s-60s hair. It is indestructible - wind and rain can not touch any 'do done with this set.
How is this possible?
Tresemme freeze hold hair spray. Lots of it. Oh and curling tongs.
One note before I begin - this will only work on straight hair. So, if like me, you're a natural curly, whack on the flat irons and straighten your locks first.
Ta da...
What's your 'daily 'do?
Love it! Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteMary Ellen
The Working Home Keeper
You're very welcome! Let me know if you ever give it a try :)
DeleteRuby xx
Oh Ruby, this looks like a lot of work! I think I would go bald within a week using a curling iron and spraying my hair :) I use my 10 sponge rollers every night and it takes me exactly 7 minutes until I'm done.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! And a tutorial about your amazing up-dos would be great!
Sarah X
Up dos are forthcoming!
DeleteI realise it looks like a lot of work, but it truly isn't - it takes around 20 minutes for the initial curling iron business, and rolling it up at night takes less than 10. I wash my hair once a week (anymore and it dries up and falls out), so it isn't too bad on my hair.
I overdid the explanation, but I wanted to explain every step, particularly the little details that can mean the difference between a good and bad hair day. PS you have to share your set pattern - I want a forward roll like yours!
Ruby xx
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI just found your darling blog, and became your newest follower. Everything here is so pretty! I look forward to reading your future posts soon. I hope you are enjoying the countdown to Christmas.
Love,
Chloe xx
P.S. If you would like to discover more beautiful vintagness then be sure to check my blog and especially my shop which is crammed full of all types of bits and bobs from the past! :D xx
Hi Chloe,
DeleteYour blog and your etsy are full of gorgeous things! Thank you for following :)
Ruby xx
What a hard work to have a perfect vintage hairtsyle!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm often too lazy to make pin-curls or so in evenings...
Hehe it isn't too much work, think I'll re-jug this post a little as it looks misleading! Your hair is so glam anyways ;)
DeleteRuby xx
Oh yaaay a lovely tutorial! Your hair always looks so perfect. I'm so bad at making curls with a curling iron, I always have to do wet sets or hot rollers.
ReplyDeletexo,
Em
Ahh I WISH hot rollers would work on my hair - I have a set that's gathering dust. Or it might have gone to the charity shop, I forget. Anyhoo, hairspray really makees using curling irons a cinch, the hair adheres to itself, so its just like rolling a ribbon, no skill required!
DeleteWet sets on the other hand, are quite tricky, it takes quite a while to comb each section thoroughly and tame flyaways! As a natural curly it's a great way to control my curls, but pincurling my entire head takes at least an hour, gahh!
P.S. love your hair tutorial can't wait to see more...
Ruby xx
WOW!!!! I must say I am completely intimidated haha, it looks a little complex for me, I only just got the hang of pin curls :P
ReplyDeleteDo you use the Treseme spray on all of your hair styles? I use it on all of my pincurl sets but don't like how crunchy it makes my hair feel!
It's MUCH easier than pin curling! I'm going to change this post a little so it looks less intimidating - I promise you it's super easy and doesn't take very long. It's great that you've got a handle on pin curls, I've been to hairdressers who can't figure them out, major props to you!
DeleteI don't use Tresemme on all my styles, but I find that some sort of product is necessary on heat-styled hair, otherwise it's too smooth and falls out easily. Do you not find that the crunchiness goes away with a firm brushing?
Ruby xx
Looks gorgeous! I wish I had hair like that :| my hair is so thin all hairstyles are impossible.
ReplyDeleteI have a friend whose hair is very thin and there's not a lot of it, and she's had success with vintage styles - padding out your hair with spray can work wonders :)
DeleteI'll be posting up a few updo tutorials and will see if she's game to let me photograph her, so you can see how she deals with it!
Ruby xx
That would be nice :D My hair is almost 1 meter long so that also makes it very difficult..
DeleteThis is some hardcore hairstyling, indeed. As someone who can barely be bothered to straighten her own hair, I wouldn't have the strength to do all of this more than once. Amazing work!
ReplyDeleteHabits are wonderful things, I barely notice the work! To be honest, it doesn't even feel like work;)
DeleteYour lovely pixie cut suits you so well by the way!
Ruby xx
Stunner! what curling iron do you use? Mines rubbish, I need to get some of that freeze hold, mine just drop out as soon as I go outside xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Hannah! I use a 19mm barrel from Toni and Guy (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Toni-TGIR1915UK-Skinny-Curl-Tong/dp/B006D8Y1OE/ref=sr_1_3?s=drugstore&ie=UTF8&qid=1355262575&sr=1-3), it goes up to 230 degC. Hair spray before curling is the most reliable method I've found to stop curls dropping out - I've been out in drizzly weather without an umbrella, and my curls are still intact, hurrah!
DeleteRuby xx
This looks sooo amazing....but I fear that if I did this to my fragile hair, it would all break off! I try to avoid curling tongs, although I wish I could use them, as it would be a lot quicker than using sponge rollers! Great tutorial! :)
ReplyDeleteYes you have to be careful after bleaching! Although the spray actually protects my hair from too much heat damage.
DeleteSponge rollers really work for you, if it ain't broke why fix it! But have you ever tried pin curling - I can't say that it takes less time than sponge rollers, but I find it can give a better curl?
Ruby xx
This is one of the best vintage hair tutorials I've come across. I adore how thorough and detailed you were in showing us every step of the process. Marvelous, marvelous work, dear gal!
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
Aw wow thank you Jessica! I wanted to show every little step, as it can be tricky to visualise the process for those who are new to vintage hair styling. I'm going to clean up the post a bit so it's more reflective of the time it'll take - right now it looks like hours of work!
DeleteRuby xx
My daily 'do is definitely not as stunning as that.... but this inspires me to work on it, definitely!
ReplyDeleteHi Emileigh!
DeleteThe great thing about 'dos is that they have to work for you - your hair type, face shape, taste and time! Which means whatever you do with your 'do is individual to you, and pretty special;)
I have a two minute set for lazy weeks, which I'll share at some point. I used it to create the style at the top of this post.
Ruby xx
Soooo lovely! <3
ReplyDeleteMy hair is totally different but I'll try my best. :)
One question:
maybe you mentioned it already on your blog, if so; sorry.
But what camera do you use?
I have asked everyone lately since I want to get an indication about what's usual in the blogging world.
thanks in advance,
Xo Jessica
Hi Jessica! Lovely to see your instagram face in the blogosphere :)
DeleteThis method of styling should work for most hair types - in fact, it works better on smooth, straight hair, hopefully you'll find you have curls that won't quit! Please let me know how you get on if you give it a go!
I... don't use a real camera, all photos are taken on my iphone shhhh! Hahaha
Ruby xx
Aw that's sweet :)
DeleteIn Christmas break I will be trying out new hair styles I think, and blog about them too.
Haha ok, thanks!
Good to know.
I use my iphone as well, works fine I think.
xx
Lovely!! I am, unfortunately, not so skilled (or safe) with curling irons. So I'll have to admire this one from afar :D
ReplyDeleteGlad to have found your blog!
Thank you very much Nettie:)
DeleteRuby xx
Lovely blog - great work, great look, love the research, exhibitions, and of course, the pie.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'm glad you like it! Pie is definately the tipping point ;)
DeleteRuby xx
Oh! I'm so envious! Your hair is beautiful. You always look fab! xo
ReplyDeleteYou shouldn't see me first thing in the morning :O Thank you lovely lady ;)
DeleteRuby xx
Ok, tried it! Haha, I think my hair is a little bit too thin but I will try it again! Also, I made the curls with a flatening iron and maybe that screwed it up a little. But honestly, Once you understood where you were going, the hairtutorial was quite simple. I only think that you may have to practice once or twice to get the hang of it!
ReplyDeleteSo thank you for the inspiration! You should definitely give it a try ladies! Hope you think the end result isn't that bad. (tagged you on an instagram pic)
XO,
Simona
You look marvellous and can't wait to see how else you get on :)
DeleteRuby xx
Fabo hair...you maqke all that work seem so effortless! xx Shauna
ReplyDeleteThank you Shauna! I promise it doesn't take as long as it looks, I just wanted to document all the steps:)
DeleteMy hair would never do this...I have nominated you for the Liebster Award for bloggers, if you are interested you can take it from here, love your uploads :)
ReplyDeleteAlice x
http://girl-in-ink.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/liebster-award-loveliness.html
Thank you so much Alice, I'm so pleased you nominated me!:)
DeleteFab tute! Alot of people swear by Freeze hold and heat. I shall have to give this a go! (found you via Queens of Vintage mid-week round up!)
ReplyDeleteThanks! Freezehold is unbeatable - although having said that, I've had success with cheaper hair sprays, as long as they're maximum hold it should work okay!
DeletePlease let me know how you get on :)
Ruby xx
LOVE this look. So Marilyn Monroe. You look fabulous. I wish I had your skills. I'm often too lazy and just throw it up in foam rollers {when my hair was longer that is}.
ReplyDeleteThe Fictionista
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I followed you over here from Solanahs blog! Your hairstyles look great!!
ReplyDeleteMy daily set is either very similar to yours or one big roll with my fringe (bangs? I'm not sure what you call them in the uk) and then the sides pulled back. :-)