My Pin Curls Came out Wrong! Help!
Q: I created pin curls last night and took them out today, but my hair looks like a disaster! My hair's huge and I look like an overgrown Shirley Temple--how can I save my curly style?
A: Don't worry--you're not the only one who's struggled with a new hairdo! Even though you may feel like a feature on "When Hair Attacks," you can fix this.
First of all, whatever you do, don't try to brush the curls out. This will simply add volume instead of removing it. It sounds like the main problem is that your curls need to be tamed and softened. If you've got time, one option is to wait it out. After a few hours, your curls will naturally soften and look more natural and wavy.
If you don't have time, add some gel to help weigh the hair down and ditch some of the frizz factor. Just be careful not to overdo it--gloppy pin curls aren't exactly the look we're going for. Next, get the hair away from your face to deemphasize it. If you have a thin headband (half an inch or less), use this, and let it rest about an inch further towards the back of your head than you normally would--your hair will look surprisingly tamed. Adding a headband and a soft ponytail can create a sexy, Grecian-inspired look. This tactic typically works best on longer and medium-length hair.
And a couple of tips for better results next time:
Try using a larger segment of hair for each pin curl. Your pin curls will end up thicker and wavier instead of coming out ringlet-style.
Stop your pin curls about two to three inches from the root and then pin the scalp like normal. Again, this creates a more natural-looking curl.
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