Throughout the term we have been learning and practicing different curling and frizzing techniques, not only is this great for learning as part of our Styling classes but towards our Elizabethan project as Curling and frizzing will come in the designs for many.
Crimping
You will need:
Crimper
Sectioning clips
Heat Defence Spray
Using a Crimper is pretty easy, the heat of course depends on someone hair type and thickness. Using a crimper like any other electrical devise which adapts and changes the hair simply turn on and wait to heat up. For the actual crimping take a small section of the hair as it creates a much nicer finished effect and using the crimp from near the roots taking a piece of hair at a time, the amount of time to usually press down the crimp in around 5 seconds.
The figure of eight curl
you will need:
Large Pins
Grips
Straighteners
Sectioning clips
To create this look which I did on halloween with the help of another member of the course you will need a lot of time due to the time consuming time it will take to cover the entire head.
Start of in the section you want to start with, we started in the front. Make sure hair isn't in the way and all the rest of the hair is sectioned with clips.
Begin But taking a small piece of hair (small very small) and place the large pin at the root facing up as its much easier to do the figures that way
Around the pin start to wrap round the hair in a figure of eight sequence wrapping round and tucking in with ever step; make sure the hair is tightly on the pin.
When most the hair on the pin secure by wrapping the remaining hair around the end of the pin and fastening wit a small grip (always use the bumpy part to secure with)
Next in using heat with the look get some straighteners turn to a temperature not to hot maybe like 180/190 and pressing onto the figure of eight this not only heats up the hair into shape but also the pin
Leave to cool down before attempting to take pin out, after removing the grip loosen the hair and the pin should slip out if gently pulled.
This look is great for Afros or even what we see in some Elizabethan portraits with the hair down the back of the neck like in the photo from halloween, can be brushed out or left in the zig zag type pattern.
Curling
Elizabethans loved their curls. In class we learnt techniques on how to create a perfect curl using small curling irons
you will need:
Curling Irons
Brush
Section Clips
Grips
The position of the curling iron whilst starting of the curls is very important, to position yourself and the curling iron correcting is important in achieving the correct curl.
When picking sections chose a smaller section as its easier to work with especially if the hairs thick but also creates a nicer finish.
Curl the hair in a vertical pattern to the head on the crown (parting).
Once the curl has been in the iron for enough time (depending on the hair 6/8 seconds) gently realise the hair and let it drop into your hand as its important to keep the curl grab a grip and roll the hair into place near the root; not only does this help get the curl out the way but whilst cooling this keeps the hair in shape for much longer.
Wow just look at her hair. The tight pin curls that frame her face up to her crown which then looks like its kept into a alice band and caul. Pearls are everywhere this lady was extremely wealthy.
Oh wow. This hair featured in Elle September 2011 is absolutely gorgeous. The pastel ombre that has been curled and brushed out in this delicate look is extremely effective. I love this look.
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