thin/fine hair --- tips on curling? - Page 2

KendraLee · 07-03-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by olwen

Have you tried pin curling it? You'd need the large size pins for your length, but if you did that and slept with it, then sprayed some light hairspray on it, that might work. You'd have tight curls to start with, but as the day progressed they'd loosen up. My hair is probably a different texture from yours but it never held big bouncy curls either, by the end of the day they'd be gone, but I found that pincurling overnight made the curls last much longer. It also helped to curl them while my hair was clean. A curling iron on clean hair made the curls last longer too.

Yeah I completely agree with you on this Olwen. My Gram used to do this to our hair and she always stressed that even if your hair is dry when you put it in curlers it will curl as long as it is freshly clean. She also used material to put our hair in rag curls but that ends up being a very tight curl

olwen · 07-03-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KendraLee

Yeah I completely agree with you on this Olwen. My Gram used to do this to our hair and she always stressed that even if your hair is dry when you put it in curlers it will curl as long as it is freshly clean. She also used material to put our hair in rag curls but that ends up being a very tight curl

What is a rag curl? I'm guessing it's similar to pin curling, you know, curling your hair with your fingers and then using a bobby pin to hold it in place.

KendraLee · 07-03-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by olwen

What is a rag curl? I'm guessing it's similar to pin curling, you know, curling your hair with your fingers and then using a bobby pin to hold it in place.

A rag curl is when you use left over material (an old sheet or towel) and cut it or rip it into strips. You then take a section of hair and roll it up using the strip like a roller then instead of using pins you just tie the strip once you've rolled the hair as high as you want it. I believe it was used in the 20's, 30's, and 40's

olwen · 07-04-2009, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by KendraLee

A rag curl is when you use left over material (an old sheet or towel) and cut it or rip it into strips. You then take a section of hair and roll it up using the strip like a roller then instead of using pins you just tie the strip once you've rolled the hair as high as you want it. I believe it was used in the 20's, 30's, and 40's

Oh, I've done that too. Didn't realize it had a name. LOL That's probably easier if your hair is really long since the curl might be too much for a pin, but if your hair is short, pin curling is def easier. My hair has always been shoulder length or shorter.

bobbleheaddoll · 07-04-2009, 10:01 AM

i feel your pain! i have fine, straight hair that won't hold a curl to save my life. i have the best luck with just washing and air drying. once your hair is dry, then set it with the largest sponge rollers you can find. (make sure your hair is dry when you start because with your length the inner ends wouldn't dry properly when using sponge rollers). i tend to roll my head before bed and sleep in them, but i have had success with about 2 hours of set time. before you unroll the curlers give your head a light jet with some quality hairspray and give it a minute to set up. this will keep the roots up after you unroll. once you unroll the curlers give your hair a light spray with hairspray and let dry before you run your finger through/style. this will give the curls a little support. once you get to the preferred look, set with final set coat of hairspray. i know it sounds like alot of hairspray, but that is why you need to invest in a good hairspray that has alot of hold without the laquer hardness. this method works for me...hope it helps you.

kayrae · 07-04-2009, 10:37 AM

are you supposed to roll it inwards or outwards?

KendraLee · 07-06-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kayrae

are you supposed to roll it inwards or outwards?

rolling your hair in different directions can change the style of the curl. you probably want to roll it under, sideways will work too, especially with an iron.

Red · 07-07-2009, 12:29 AM

I know its a bit random but I thought this might help as an example, when curling this wig I curled away from the face either side and met in the middle at the back to keep the uniformity, I used a 18mm ceramic curling tong.

Attachment 66800

Attachment 66801

Attachment 66802

Red · 07-07-2009, 01:00 AM

Great link to original techniques for pin curls

There are loads of tutorial on Youtube on how to achieve pin-curls and vintage rags etc...

PIN CURLS

PIN CURLS (BRUSH OUT)

Mira · 07-09-2009, 09:26 AM

I sort of gave up on having long hair or trying to curl it. My hair is very fine and a bit thin in the front. If it's chin length or longer, it's looks really limp and much thinner in the front than if it's short.

That being said, I have had good luck with staying power to give my hair a little lift with pomades (I had a good supply of stuff in an orange puck made by C, but can't find it anywhere anymore. Also tried Dirt by Jonathan, but it's a bit heavy for my texture) and a styling lotion (something between a pomade and a gel- specifically Bumble and Bumble's Styling Creme in the orange bottle).

Trying to fight your hair's natural characteristics is time consuming, expensive and frustrating. I have short, very fine, very straight black hair. I would love to have long red curls a la Julianne Moore or Julia Roberts but it ain't gonna happen without a lot more time and money and patience than I will ever have for my hair.

07-04-2009, 10:01 AM	#30
bobbleheaddoll loves her bhm! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 1,533	i feel your pain! i have fine, straight hair that won't hold a curl to save my life. i have the best luck with just washing and air drying. once your hair is dry, then set it with the largest sponge rollers you can find. (make sure your hair is dry when you start because with your length the inner ends wouldn't dry properly when using sponge rollers). i tend to roll my head before bed and sleep in them, but i have had success with about 2 hours of set time. before you unroll the curlers give your head a light jet with some quality hairspray and give it a minute to set up. this will keep the roots up after you unroll. once you unroll the curlers give your hair a light spray with hairspray and let dry before you run your finger through/style. this will give the curls a little support. once you get to the preferred look, set with final set coat of hairspray. i know it sounds like alot of hairspray, but that is why you need to invest in a good hairspray that has alot of hold without the laquer hardness. this method works for me...hope it helps you. __________________ you only spin once, baby. enjoy the ride.

07-04-2009, 10:37 AM	#31
kayrae doot doot doot Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,308	are you supposed to roll it inwards or outwards? __________________ Let's chop it up!

07-07-2009, 12:29 AM	#33
Red Master Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,751	I know its a bit random but I thought this might help as an example, when curling this wig I curled away from the face either side and met in the middle at the back to keep the uniformity, I used a 18mm ceramic curling tong. Attachment 66800 Attachment 66801 Attachment 66802 Last edited by Red : 03-21-2010 at 05:56 AM.

07-07-2009, 01:00 AM	#34
Red Master Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,751	Pin Curls Great link to original techniques for pin curls There are loads of tutorial on Youtube on how to achieve pin-curls and vintage rags etc... PIN CURLS PIN CURLS (BRUSH OUT)

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07-09-2009, 09:26 AM	#35
Mira Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 10	I sort of gave up on having long hair or trying to curl it. My hair is very fine and a bit thin in the front. If it's chin length or longer, it's looks really limp and much thinner in the front than if it's short. That being said, I have had good luck with staying power to give my hair a little lift with pomades (I had a good supply of stuff in an orange puck made by C, but can't find it anywhere anymore. Also tried Dirt by Jonathan, but it's a bit heavy for my texture) and a styling lotion (something between a pomade and a gel- specifically Bumble and Bumble's Styling Creme in the orange bottle). Trying to fight your hair's natural characteristics is time consuming, expensive and frustrating. I have short, very fine, very straight black hair. I would love to have long red curls a la Julianne Moore or Julia Roberts but it ain't gonna happen without a lot more time and money and patience than I will ever have for my hair.