If you are a fan of vintage clothing and chic retro hairstyles, you surely would like to know how to create a 1940s hairstyle to complete your look. Retro hairstyles have made a huge comeback in nowadays hair trends offering some extremely feminine, glamorous looks that speak about creativity and originality. Get inspired by the era's major icons and Hollywood legends like Lauren Bacall and Veronica for a glamorous 40s hairstyle!
The 1940s was an era of wonderful, elegant locks that are an
eternal fashion stamp in women hairstyle fashion. Most of us have
probably looked back with fascination at the women hairstyles of
the 1940s era seen on numerous movie stars and celebrities of that
period. Gorgeous curls were the absolute definition of delicate
femininity and have become real fashion staples that are very much
in vogue nowadays as well.
If you want to step back a few decades in order to try out how you
would look wearing a chic 1940s curly hairstyle, you don’t need the
help of a professional hairstylist. Following our tips, you can
easily create a fabulous, retro inspired hairstyle using some bobby
pins and a few hairstyling products to keep your magical tresses in
place.
Check out our step-by-step guide to create sexy
pin curls and learn how to look like a real 1940s diva!
In order to create the soft, sculpted look of the 1940s, you will need to pin all of your hair in pin curls. As a first step, comb your freshly washed hair well to get rid of all the tangles then towel dry until it's damp. Apply a small amount of setting lotion or mousse into your hair in order to make your curls last. Proceed with dividing your locks into small sections, rolling each hair segment around your fingers and then pushing them to the root of your hair.
Fix the curls one by one using bobby pins that can be purchased
in any cosmetic store. It is advisable to secure each of your
tresses with two bobby pins in order to hold them down and keep
them in place. Put the first bobby pin across the middle of the
curl, securing the little doughnut-like hair rolls to the hair
underneath. The second bobby pin should go in a vertical angle to
the first bobby pin, crossing the first one, creating a virtual “X”
on the hair roll.
Don’t forget that the thicker the rolls, the looser the curls and
the tighter you roll them around your finger, the curlier your
locks will be. Continue the same way with the rest of your tresses,
creating many little hair rolls and securing them on your head.
When you are ready with the pin curls, leave them in your hair for
about 7-8 hours, or preferably overnight, in order to let them dry
perfectly and create lasting curls.
To avoid waking up with destroyed curls, you can put on a hairnet
to protect your ringlets while you are sleeping.
In the morning, carefully remove the bobby pins from your hair and comb your finger gently through your hair to style them and set them into place. This is a basic step to create wonderful pin curls that echo the 1940s.
You can let your curls loose or you can create a simple but classy
look by styling your hair to one side with a comb. If you want to
obtain a retro-chic, girly hairstyle, part your hair on one side
and pull up your curls into a high ponytail.
If you have bangs, you can pull out a thicker strand in the front,
rolling it towards your forehead. Use a pin to fix the curl and
create a super-stylish, 1940s inspired vintage look. When you are
finished with styling your hair into the desired look, add a little
hairspray as a finishing touch in order to provide your locks a
long-lasting hold. Following these easy steps you can create a
wonderful new hairstyle for the evening party or any special
occasion. Add attitude to your look and spice up a stylish, retro
outfit with a gorgeous pin curl hairstyle to shine like a true
1940s movie star.
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