Pin-Up Curls How-to!

Last winter I just got sick of my hair not curling correctly, so I was searching up dozens of hairstyles that I could try so I could hide my wimpy hair. Finally, I saw a tutorial on how to make your hair as darling as Shirley Temple's! (RIP) I immediately thought, "This is another tutorial on how to use a curling iron that will singe my delicate hair," but there ended up being NO heat in the process. The only things she used for this beautiful hairstyle were bobby pins and a good night sleep. Too good to be true? Not so! There really is a genuine hairstyle that will give you curling iron results that will last all day! Here's what mine look like:

The best part about this hairstyle is that no two curls are exactly alike. Now, here's what you'll need:

- A whole bunch of bobby pins. I use around 25-35 bobby pins. The amount you use solely depends on how many curls you want and how tight or loose you want them to be.
- Hairspray. You want something with a firm hold, but you don't need your hair to be a brick either. You will use this after you take the bobby pins out in the morning.
- Beyond The Zone Noodle Head curling cream (Or any hair product that works best for you). The purpose of this product is to lower the amount of frizz you may have.

Step 1: Take a shower. Your hair needs to be wet or else this hairstyle will not work out! No special shower treatment is needed for this hairstyle. Do your normal routine.

Step 2: Apply your favorite hair products. If you never style your hair and don't know what to buy, go to your local RiteAid or Wallgreen's (or Walmart, or Shop 'n Save, you get the point) and search for hair products that say 'Anti-Frizz'. You don't need to buy the most expensive product either.

Step 3: Pin up your curls! This part will need some explaining. The way I do it is I first take a lock of hair (maybe a half a pencil thickness...?). I wrap the hair around two of my fingers, then pin it flat to my head. Kind of the same situation the 'winding a bobbin' motion (sewing terms). Make sure that the bobby pin is placed across the entire curl so that it stays in place.

I am not going to lie to you. These. curls. take. practice!!! You may get frustrated, but please keep going! It really is worth it (as you can see). Eventually, you will feel like a ninja because you can pin the curls on the back of your head without looking. Boss!

Step 4: Sleep it off. If your hair dries in no time then you're all set. For people with hair like my sister's which never dries and can barely be styled, I believe that this will work for you too. You'll just  need more hairspray to keep the curls in their prime after you take the pins out. I forgot to mention, this works for nearly every hair length, it's just a lot more dramatic with longer hair. (Because there's more hair. You got me?)

Step 5: Take out the pins and admire your work! After all that pinning and sleeping, you now get to finally witness the fruits of your labors!

Step 6: Using your fingers, gently comb your curls for a more natural look. Sometimes these curls can look a little harsh (as in SUPER curly and unnatural), so use your fingers and gently comb them out. Or, use the more enjoyable technique: Whip your hair back and forth!

Step 7: Use your hairspray to keep those curls in place.

Now, go out into the world and rock your hair like there's nothing to it!

Here are some problems that I had to troubleshoot:

1. Some of my curls are looser than others, and others are very tight.
Solution: Unless your fingers like to change sizes on you, this problem will be solved with practice.

2. My hair is still wet when I wake up and I need to go! What do I do?
Solution: This is when you can take out your hairdryer. Turn on a warm setting to dry the curls while they're still pinned to your head.

3. The bobby pins are not holding my curls in place.
Solution: In my case, when I used too much of my hair product it made my hair more slippery, believe it or not. Another solution is that you've probably twisted a lock of hair that was too thick, and your bobby pin won't hold it in place. It will take more time, but take your time and make the curls as small as they need to be, depending on your hair thickness. Or you could buy jumbo bobby pins, but I don't know where to get any.

If you think you have the best brand of bobby pins or the best hair products for this hairstyle, please comment below and let other girls know what's best for their hair. Thanks, and happy styling!

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***This is meant to be an overnight hairstyle! I cannot give you a style that takes less time than a good night's sleep. Maybe you could blow-dry the curls for a while, but heat isn't that great for your hair, so I wouldn't recommend it.

***Because I'm a perfectionist, it took me 45 minutes to pin the curls to my head. The next time I tried it took me about half an hour. If you love loose curls and only place 10-15 on your head I can't imagine it would take you more than 10 minutes.