50s Pin Curls Up Do

One great way to create an extra special or glamorous look is with 50s pin curls up-do hairstyles.

Pinning up

Pin curls are the basis for a great traditional vintage style -- and they’re very easy once you get the hang of it.

1. Grab a small section of damp hair near the root and dab on a tiny bit of gel.
2. Twirl the hair section around your forefinger in the direction you’d like your curls to end up going.
3. When you’ve twirled all the hair up, hold the curl against your scalp and slide the curl off of your finger.
4. Use a pin curl pin to hold the curl in place.
5. Allow your hair to dry. Some people leave their curls in overnight – the longer you allow the curls to stay pinned the longer your curls will last.
6. For tight curls, barely comb them out (enough to break up the gel) and for looser fluffy curls brush a bit more.

For a great pin curls pictorial check out In Timely Fashion’s pin curl page.

Pin curls look amazing. While they are temporary curls, they are so much healthier for your hair than using chemical perm or a hot curling iron. Heat and chemicals wreak hair havoc while pin curls allow you to have curls for a special occasion without the damage.

50s pin curls looks are among the most popular wedding hair style ideas, but any time you want to look extra cute and a little fancy try this upsweep look.

1. Once you’ve made a head full of pin curls lightly shakes them out to loosen them up a bit.
2. Gather your hair into a ponytail at the neck. You can create this look with a loose or tighter ponytail – depending on your preference.
3. Pretend that you’re creating a [[French Twist|French twist] and twist your hair up to the top of your head.
4. Make sure that the twist is secure at the bottom, middle, and top, using bobby pins.
5. Take your remaining curls and arrange them as you like on top of your head. Use bobby pins and hair spray to secure the look you want.

Some people create a tight kind of traditional arrangement with their curls, others go for an artistic sort of look, and others like a more casual, carefree, or wild style. 50s pin curls up-do looks are popular for just this reason: you can have a great traditional look and still make it your own.

The best thing about pin curls and up-do looks are the great variations and versatility you can achieve. If you have short hair or long hair pin curls will work for you. If you have straight hair, pin curls and up-dos are a great way to try a totally different look. If you have curly hair try pin curls up-dos to get those curls under your control and have fewer fights with your frizz.

Another perk of pin curls is that you can use them for children’s hair styles as well; especially flower girl hair styles. Young hair is delicate and you don’t want to ruin it with chemicals or hot styling. Additionally, children can be picky; your daughter may want bouncy curls today and then not want them by tomorrow. Pin curls are ideal for kids if you need or want curls.

Teens can have the pin curl look as well -- take a look at this famous teen sporting the pin curl up-do look. Imagine the perfect prom hair updos. Your teen daughter will impress everyone at the dance with an easy 50s pin curl look.

Formal or casual, you can find a pin curl look you love. You can even add great accessories to your pin curl up-do. Fancy barrettes, natural flowers, or shiny hair jewelry will all make your pin curls shine. Pin curls also are perfect for holiday hair styles.

Pin curls are seriously the new ‘in look.’ The Fedora Lounge has great discussions about pin curl hairstyles with many beautiful pictures of the different looks you can try. They’re blogging about it at Get Go Retro and beautiful celebrities everywhere are sporting the pin curl look with both up-dos and messy up-dos.

Isn’t it time you tried something new and glamorous? 50s pin curls up-do looks are easy, fresh, and fun. Give them a try today and start turning heads tomorrow..

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