Achieving the 1940's bombshell waves of the past can be easier than one may think. If you have longer hair, to cut the time in half, put your hair in hot rollers, to achieve the fullness of this look. When your hair has set, take them out, and brush out your hair. There are several ways to create this look. One you can use an ordinary curling iron. Start at the base of your hair and turn the barrel upside down. It helps to have some product in the hair to allow it to hold in place. This technique calls to create a curve in the hair , NOT a curl.
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An oversized iron can produce the large waves -Hot Tools 2 inch Oversized
For shorter hair try pin curls. Gel your hair and form your hair into waves using bobbi pins. You can get a spectacular look with simply forming the hair with your fingers.
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The other way is to purchase a three barrel curling iron. These may not be readily available in most stores. I bought my first one at a salon. Ideally the bigger the barrel the better. Experiment and see what you like the best. The draw back to bigger barrel curling irons, is the curl tends to drop out of the hair quicker. This is especially true with longer hair.
The Natural Waves of the 40's Hair Styles
The Natural Waves of the 40's Hair Styles
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