Easy Retro 1950s Curls - A Vintage Hair Tutorial

An easy way to get those lovely soft retro 1950s curls!
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[@JenniferElise]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! :D My hair has a problem keeping in hot roller curls so I've spent along time figuring out the best way to get the longest lasting curl and that video was a result of all that trial and error. lol

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks! :D Yes, please do...I love seeing the styles on you all! So fun!

[@MrsYobiePants]

Such a classic, gorgeous style! This is pretty much my go to look when I go out.

[@juliap4501]

Recently, I've been looking around for tutorials that made hot rolling easier for me, and this video with the link you put in the video really did it! I'm definitely going to use this video as a reference when I want to curl my hair like this. Thanks so much!

[@JenniferElise]

I've been wanting to try some bendy rollers...seems like you would get a nice tight curl with them. Hot rollers you wouldn't sleep in, pop them in on dry hair and let cool for about 30 mins and ta da! Thanks doll...I really do appreciate that!

[@JenniferElise]

It might be your brush. I recently bought a brush that had a lot of synthetic bristles and whoa static! I still like the brush so when I want to use it I spray it with a little hairspray before brushing through the hair and that helps with the static. I hope that helps a bit.

[@bixbygrrl]

I love this simple look! Oh, and my 8 month old son loves your videos:)

[@JenniferElise]

Aw thanks! :D I was feeling very autumn colors that day so I played with my makeup...lol. Nice...I like that (Ain't nobody...).

[@bonfiremedia83]

my fave style of all time...so classy xx

[@JenniferElise]

ccmartini83 It's an oldie but a goodie! ;)

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks! :D I still love how this look turned out!

[@JenniferElise]

Aw, thanks! :D I like the curling cream, I've found that when I use it I can keep hot roller curls in my hair for the entire day and if I don't brush too much I'll even have a little curl left the next day. So I would say a good investment.

[@JenniferElise]

oh...absolutely! I would use elevated pin curls for the top and flat for the back and sides! :D

[@sandra666]

I have natural wavy hair. With the humidity I am trying to get a more retro look. I started with pin rolls I learned from you I just bought my first foam rollers.

[@sandra666]

Love this. Also loved the tutorial on hit rollers. I need all the help I can get. :)

[@vintagekitten15]

love it.great job as usual.I used to use the iron all the time but I have gotten lazy so if I don't use my sponge rollers I use my hot sticks.Wish they made extra sticks.I always need more.lol.

[@lovejulieandrews]

I use the bendy rollers (the long ones) and then sometime I curl with my straightener if I have an event or something. But I really wanna try hot rollers but I can't sleep in them tho... So that's why I've been puttin em off for a while. And I am in love with your channel u do really good and thorough tutorials!!!

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks doll! :D Some days I just love to roll up the hair and just let it do what it's going to do.

[@HotaraTakeo]

I love your personality :). Its joy to watch.

[@kathleenbrauer4519]

You are so adorable and fun! I love your hair and sewing videos.

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks doll! :D

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks doll! :D It would absolutely work as a wet set!

[@shannondawn44]

Really pretty look . I have hot rollers, but I rarely use them . I always pin curl , but I do have trouble with frizz . Still learning , and still needing lots of help . Take care , and thanks for posting :)

[@JenniferElise]

It's Morgana's Crypt Bees Knees. Though her shop is closed at the moment so I'm not sure if it'll be back in the line-up...I hope it is because it's a great matte orange! :D

[@snekplissken]

Absolutely beautiful. I've been toying with getting hot rollers for ages, because I am useless at getting up in the morning without having a shower and pincurls are a bit too intense for before my morning lectures. Just ordered a set now, your hair is fabulous. :)

[@JenniferElise]

Zoe Richmond Thanks doll! :D Hot rollers are great for when you just don't want to bother with rolling your hair the night before!

[@AmberSmithBlogger]

I'm sooooo jealous of your curls!

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks! :D It's all about learning what your hair likes and dislikes!

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks! :D Love pincurls...they give the best curl payoff!

[@irishcreamkb1]

One of the best videos I've seen as a tutorial. Thank you so much! :D

[@JenniferElise]

Wow...thank you so much! :D

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks! :D I love roll and go hairstyles...lol!

[@JenniferElise]

I do love the curl pay off from a wet set! :D

[@Glamouracecollies]

Great style!!! and so easy, I always pincurl my hair!!

[@teachobtuse]

The big curl setting cream is something that I really need to invest in. My curls flop as I watch in disbelief. Thanks Jen for this video. Will be trying new products I'm sure. Love this look on you. So feminine and pretty

[@JenniferElise]

Yeah...a good setting lotion/gel/creme can really help keep that curl in your hair! :D

[@IAmJustAdelle]

Absolutely love it!

[@minervajayne68]

It’s very Jayne Mansfield! Love this style!

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks! :D I'd say that a majority of the time I use foam rollers as well.

[@maibigliani8914]

You're so funny ans sweet!! I loved this video! so simple and easy, and above all gorgeous!!! I definitely have to try it! xx

[@jamalou38]

I absolutely adore you!!! Thank you for this video I knew I could count on your channel for guidance on how to use my new hot rollers and setting pattern suggestions!!! Keep up the good work doll!!!

[@JenniferElise]

Jamie Hill Aw...thanks love! :D Have fun playing with those new rollers!

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks! :D Aw...that's so adorable!

[@olgazozaya3076]

Like it, thank you! I will let you know how it comes out for my great gatsby party!

[@valkolakk]

Packed full of tips! Subbed.

[@scuttlebuttons]

I use the Infiniti by Conair You Curl curling wand for my curls. I am so lucky I found something that will hold my curl all day. I pin them before they cool off. Hot rollers and regular curling irons do not work for me at all. I don't have the patience for wet sets because of all the frizz. The style in this video is my typical style and if it's not working out for me for some reason, I put the sides up into faux victory rolls.

[@richk515]

you have is amazing. I love the curls.

[@sandra666]

I am learning alot from you. Even my son makes fun of me, when we go to Sally's Beauty I have your videos on my phone and tell the clerk, I want what she's using. Hahahah. Still need more practice. Epecially on how do you sleep with them on. That is the hard part.

[@annettejohnson4348]

very nice, I wanted to let you know your eyes are GORGEOUS!

[@JenniferElise]

It's Morgana's Crypt Bees Knees. I believe the color is now discontinued, but she's got some fabulous colors on her site! Plus all her stuff is cruelty free and I believe a lot of them are vegan. :D

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks darlin'! :D That's such a sweet compliment...thanks *blush*!

[@JenniferElise]

:D Doing it that way I can keep the curls in for a whole day and the next day they still have a wee bit of curl on them! Jilbere Ceramic 20 Roller Set

[@JenniferElise]

It shouldn't be a problem at all...my bangs are cut very similar to that since I part on the side all the time. :D

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks! :D Do you like the hot sticks better than the rollers? I wish there was more rollers as well.

[@Yinunna]

Hi there ! So for me, I have natural curls, but I found out it's WAY easier to do pinup hairstyle by setting them for curls, simply because when I brush my natural curls, it looks awful! So I use the foam rollers on wet set the night before as I think the curls are staying all day (or 2 days) whereas with any heating technique, it stays a few hours and then flats again... (very disappointing!) and I use just a little bit of hair wax to smooth it and then hair spray to keep it in place :)

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks! :D Plus it's fun to just curl and go! lol

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks! :D Ahhh...that reminds me that I'm overdue for a trim.

[@JenniferElise]

Aw...thanks! :D You'll have to let me know how it works out for you!

[@TheDEBBSTER13]

Dont know if i missed it but, was the back section of your hair rolled however? Or the same the as the side sections? Lovely style by the way!! :]

[@JenniferElise]

If you're bangs are really long the length of your hair might be part of the reason it's falling. You might try a little backcombing and the base of the hair to keep the height. :D

[@bellabella327]

love this! great job :)

[@lorih7936]

So pretty! :)

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks doll! :D

[@3214pobox]

I use foam curlers and I don't use any product while rolling my wet hair. I leave it on overnight and I get beautiful curls. The problem is that as soon as my brush/comb makes contact with my hair, I get an explosion of static!!!!! How can I avoid and control it? Do you have any idea what could be causing it? I notice that you have no problem brushing through your hair. Thanks.

[@lindahearts4abe]

Love it!

[@JenniferElise]

Kathy Daisley Yes, it's more important to follow the setting pattern. :D So feel free to use foam rollers or pin curls.

[@ginneybilbray]

What brand of hot rollers do you use? These were some seriously awesome culrs from hot rollers?

[@JenniferElise]

Yay! :D You'll get it next time...I just know it!

[@JenniferElise]

Yay! :D I love that...tee hee. Honestly you just get used to sleeping on them, it probably helps that I sleep on my stomach and use a hair net so they don't fall out.

[@kathy671]

I LOVE this look! If I used a foam roller wet set using the the same 'pattern', will I get a similar result? My hair is incredibly thick and curls drop out within a hour or so if I use hot rollers or a curling iron.x

[@VampireNinjaBunnies]

I have the same problem and I find a wet set stays for me. But only if I use setting cream, and hairspray.

[@mineraljunkie]

What are you wearing on your lips? Beautiful hair and make up :)

[@JenniferElise]

Woot Woo! :D Honestly any dislikes are quickly overwhelmed by the support of amazing commenters and subbies!

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks lovely! :D

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks doll! :D

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks! :D

[@JenniferElise]

:D love it!

[@sandra666]

It came out ok, the top was alright. I guess I didn't use enough hairspray so it fell on the top. It still came out pretty good.

[@tashahaines]

Could you do this with a wet set, or pin curls?

[@equiannex]

You're so fabulous, miss ! I have ridiculously straight thick hair thanks to Asian genes, curls do not stay what so ever :( Flatness is my arch enemy. I tend to do wet pincurl sets for photoshoots as it gives better longevity. For everyday I kind of give up and accept I'll be a flat mess by noon and use a curling iron then pincurl those with a ton of hairspray and velcro rollers on my crown. The curling cream you use on wet hair, good investment or ?

[@samanthaacevedo7928]

i have a really REALLY hard time getting my ends to roll and stay ..i usually wind up doing that twisty thing that ruins the curl at the ends :/ ...its like they push back and pop out .they fight me lol...do you have any tips on how to remedy that? can i use those papers like you use to do a perm ? ..it's really frustrating ..love your channel .any help would be awesome :)

[@JenniferElise]

+Sacevdo Acevedo I would say try to start rolling just above the ends and after you've rolled once try to then move the ends in for the second roll. The papers is a great tip...I'm not sure how well they would work on hot rollers but I would definitely try it. Hope that helps a bit.

[@samanthaacevedo7928]

+A Vintage Vanity thank you so much for replying! ..you havw helped me so much ! thank you .

[@cherrysin777]

va va voom! simply lovely!

[@jessicabennett7759]

Im curious, how does it make a difference alternating the curls going towards your head and away...if that makes sense. Ive heard that creates more of a wave. Is that true?

[@JenniferElise]

Jessica Bennett It does, the alternating curls will create a deep wave in the hair! :D

[@MsKittyHolloway]

What lipstick are you wearing?

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks! :D Help is coming...lol.

[@JenniferElise]

Yeah the setting patterns direct the hair in the direction you'd like, not in the direction they'd like. lol

[@sandra666]

I tried this style. I almost got it. Haha. In trying. :)

[@lkoss6337]

I have been watching you videos awhile now...love them btw, but am curious, no matter how I put the curl in my hair, I find the moment I try to put a paste or pomade in it, the curl leaves. I will just put enough to wet my palms and run my fingers through the curl and my hair just gets a scraggley wet looking thing left from it. I've used Garniers natural control past and suavecita pomeade.I'm thinking I have found one light enough for my fine, thin, slighty naturally wavey hair? Can you help me out?

[@JenniferElise]

+L Koss Yeah those are really heavy pomades. I would try something like Kenra's platinum grooming pomade or Short Sexy Hair's Control paste. The suavecita is super heavy...is good for baby hairs at the hairline in updos.

[@lkoss6337]

+A Vintage Vanity , Thank you so much! I'll try those! I'm slightly geeking out that you answered me! Love your channel!

[@alexl6844]

Aww your so adorable

[@JenniferElise]

And you are so sweet! :D

[@JenniferElise]

Isn't it crazy how picky our hair is. That's why I love to buy from places that allow you to return beauty products, because you never know who your face/hair/skin is going to like something.

[@phookadooable]

I tend to have a bit heaviness in my hair especially the bang area. Would teasing the bangs help at all?

[@JenniferElise]

Oh absolutely! :D

[@phookadooable]

would this hairstyle work on somebody with thick heavy hair. I would consider doing this as a wet style with foam rollers if needed

[@JenniferElise]

Jacqueline Jordan Yes, but I would definitely do a wet set using 3/4" foam rollers as hot roller curls might fall out quickly.

[@JenniferElise]

:D Thanks doll! lol

[@thewitch69]

hi ive got a shorter layered/ blunt cut fringe/bangs how could i get it to look more vintage?

[@JenniferElise]

I would try experimenting with pincurls to get some great curls and waves in your hair for a bit more of a vintage feel. :D

[@thewitch69]

oh cheers for the reply ,, yes i did a bit of a vintage look on sunday for my great niece's christening and had a go at pin curls , loving the bobby pins ,every time i put one in i thought about how you say it lol, kinda came out ok , but brushed it out a bit too much cos im not a big fan of hairspray , but still looked kinda cool, look forward to watching some more of your vids and getting vintage ,,xxx =^_^=

[@heliaitzmelela6048]

very nice :)

[@JenniferElise]

I'm so glad you liked it! :D

[@starrynight5130]

How come my roller set don't curl my hair like that?😒

[@1englishgal]

Va Va VaVoom! Very Glam!

[@JenniferElise]

tee hee...thanks! :D

[@roxychickxx]

WOW NO DISLIKES WOOO

[@AmberSmithBlogger]

I'm sooooo jealous of your curls!

[@JenniferElise]

Girl...you have amazing natural curls! :D

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks doll! :D