Tuesday, October 4, 2011

New Vlog! How I Curl My Hair

I think the top two things I get asked the most is how I curl my hair and how I do my smoky eyes (see that vlog here). I did a step-by-step before with pictures here, but seeing it live is so much better. It's so easy and I can seriously do it blind because I curl my hair every.single.day. and have used the same technique since junior high. Veronika just posted a video as well on how to curl her hair, and she has really long pretty hair so be sure to check it out as well!

Goodness, can't the pause the video at a better angle for me???? Hell.Wow, didn't realize it was 20 minutes long! I swear it doesn't take me that long, I think it's just because I'm talking at the same time.


Things to note, I said these in the video, but in case you miss them:

-I switch off on different sized curling irons depending on how I feel. I either use a smaller 1 inch or a 1 1/4 inch size. Long hair looks great with a mix of both sizes.

-Your hair "sets" by how it cools and not just how it heats up, so if your hair doesn't hold a curl well, consider pinning each curl to set. You can also do that for a big night out when you want to look extra special.

-When I wear extensions, I find it easiest to curl the extensions before clipping them in (I clip them in as I go) and then combing out both the extensions and my own hair together with my fingers. That helps the extensions to blend in better and all the curls to have a similar look.

-Always curl away from your face! It's the most flattering for all face shapes. You can also do a mix of forward and backward curls throughout the rest of your hair (this is best for thicker hair), but your front curls should always be curled back!

-For looser beachy waves, leave the last 1-2 inches out and start curling a little bit away from your roots focusing more on the middle section of your strands.

Here's pictures of my hair with different sizes irons and lengths:

This is with all of my own hair, using a 1 1/4 in iron, curling all the way to the ends.

Here I am with my extensions, using a 1 inch iron, curling all the way to the ends.

Here with my extensions, using a 1 1/4 iron, curling to the ends.

Here with all my own hair, using a 1 1/4 iron, leaving the ends out.

Here with my extensions, usinging a 1 1/4 iron, leaving the ends out.

Wow. Looking back on some of these pictures, I really miss my longer hair :( Just a few weeks months and it will be back.

Oh, and I've been emailed a lot about my extensions, so here's the deal: I used to buy the hair, cut and sew them myself, but now I just buy them with the clips in place. It's a little bit more expensive, but worth the cost and the no work! I buy my hair only if it's human hair and from a store called Bobo's Beauty Supply (similar to a Sally's). I don't buy any particular brand, just as long as it matches my natural color I snatch it right up!

When you're trying on the hair, I find it best to bring someone with a critical eye (I bring my mom) and to see if you can compare the extensions to your real hair in the sunlight. It really makes a difference, I've wasted $$ before on a mismatch and wasn't able to exchange or return it.

I hope this video helps you ladies and if you have any questions, feel free to email or comment me and I'll be sure to answer!

16 comments :

Anonymous said...

I have a silly question...I purchased the black and gold F21 dress that you wore in Vegas and just received it. I'm wondering how short it was on you because it's by far the shortest dress I've ever bought and I'm not very tall. You look great in this dress so I'm curious if there is a trick to wearing this dress or if I should return it. Thanks!!!

Kristen said...

Not a silly question at all! I'm 5'8 and it was fairly short on me too, I kept pulling it down all night. I'm actually wearing it this weekend, I think the hem will stay down better when i'm not on the dance floor. I did wear nude shorts underneath too and they were kind of slippery so I think that's another reason why mine rode up. I love love love this dress and it would be cute paired with leggings too.

Lindsey said...

Your curls look fabo! I need you to come do mine every day!

Kristin said...

Your curling abilities make me so jealous! I try and try and try and no matter what I do it never looks right when I curl it AND it never stays. I get it done at a salon and it stays for 3 days and I do it and it lasts an hour.

Michelle said...

You are pro! You make it so easy! I curl my hair a lot and I'm lucky my hair is easy to curl too! I did get a few tips from you and watched the whole video! LOL It went fast!

Anonymous said...

i cant wait to try this. it will save me so much money.

Veronika said...

love your video :) thanks for the shout out as well! we DO have the same technique! Love it!

Heather said...

Loving your video! U make it look so easy. I suck at curling my hair.

Hot Pink Combat Boots said...

Love you VLOG - but sadly I can't hear any of it. It must be my dumb computer.

You have such gorgeous hair - you're so lucky!

xoxo
Michelle

Katy said...

you are so adorable, um, where is your YOUTUBE channel?
you need one!
xo
KATY

Anonymous said...

You still make it look sooo easy.

Mandy @ In the Fashion Lane said...

GREAT tips and great instructions. I curl the exact same way! I never knew you wear extensions at times. Loved seeing the differences in your looks. Awesome VLOG

Anonymous said...

yay for tutorials!!!!!!!!! i have such issues with my hair so this was so helpful! my hair is fine and thick, so i think it is very similar to yours, except mine is super damaged LOL :)

and i love how the video paused :)

Anonymous said...

which brand curling iron do you use? Also, if you have real human hair extensions then you should be able to color them to match your hair if they're off by a little...or a lot.

Brooke said...

Holy moly. Trying this. : )

Jessica said...

Thanks Kristen! That was totally helpful.