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From Bouffants to Victory Rolls! 4 Vintage Hairstyles You Can Do Yourself

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El Mai Style Me Vintage - BellaNaija - April2013005More often than not, hairstyles are recycled! So sometimes when searching for new hairstyles the best place to look is in the past. Hair plays a huge part in our overall appearance and sometimes it’s best to transform your curls, twists and updos into a classy vintage look. You don’t have to be a movie buff or a 50’s film star to attempt vintage hairstyles that are inspiring and make a statement. Here are a few hairstyles you can try to get that vintage look.

First off, here are some tools you will need;
1. Smoothing lotion for frizz/fly away hair and flexibility
2. Bobby pins to keep hair in place
3. Hair spray from light hold
4. A smoothing brush

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How to get this hairstyle
Step 1: Section the part you want to roll up. You can see the image above for directions.
Step 2: Apply a smoothing lotion of choice.
Step 3: Back comb hair; this is also known as teasing (It is easier to achieve rolls if hair has some texture), alternatively you can pre curl with tongs/straighter or rollers)
Step 4: Roll to your desired style and pin it up with bobby pins.

Top Tip: It is easier to achieve rolls if hair has some texture and curls (i.e; when it has been already set).

Pin Curls and Vintage Waves

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How to get this hairstyle
Step 1: Use your curling iron to curl hair.
Step 2: Pin down every curl to keep curl in place.
Step 3: After curling all your hair, let it cool for about 5 minutes and take pins out.
Step 4: Use a smoothing brush to brush curls out. This shows the vintage curl pattern.
Step 5: Wrap the curls around your finger; slide it off then and hold against your head with a or several bobby pins.

The Pompodour hairstyle

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How to get this hairstyle
Step 1: Backcomb the front section of the hair so it stays in place.
Step 2: Spray the backcombed area with light hold hair spray.
Step 3: Smooth the edges.
Step 4: Curl hair to the side and pin in place.

Did You Know: The 2013 retro girl uses a curling iron to achieve this curls but the original 1940s retro girl would wrap strands of wet hair around finger, pin and leave to dry overnight.

The Bouffant Hairstyle

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How to get this hairstyle
The bouffant also called the beehive is styled by backcombing the hair as high as you would want.
Step 1: Start by sectioning individual layers of your hair.
Step 2: Take the sectioned hair, spray some hair spray and backcomb.
Step 3: Repeat step 2 until all sectioned hair has been sprayed and backcombed.
Step 4: Take each sectioned hair and lightly smoothen with a comb and respray.
Step 5: When happy with the height, pin it at the back. Alternatively you can curl the tips to add more style.

Vintage styles look a little intimidating but they are easy to achieve once you have the right technique and products. Remember to share your tips on how you achieve your vintage hairstyles.Enjoy.
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