Learning Pin Curling From A 1950s Expert

Time to give pin curls another go. I'm going to try to set my hair using 1950s beauty guru Ern Westmore's tips. Let's see what results I get!
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My name is Lucy, I'm a Dutchwoman here to offer an alternative approach to beauty.
On this channel I do mostly hair tutorials where I show you how to braid, pin and style your own hair. I recreate hairstyles from movies, tv shows or history and I regularly come up with my own, which I love to share with you!
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[@buffy2875]

I remember my Mother putting pin curls in my hair as a little girl , I am 65 now and miss those days .

[@uschilou]

Same with my grandmother and me. I would visit her for the summer and she would pin curl and french braid my hair. We'd watch dramatic movies and foreign news, she had sophisticated magazines and books and wall decorations from traveling and living all over the world. It was magical. I miss those days!❤❤

[@emzadia]

Yeah, same here, and I'm 58. I have wavy hair and had very curly hair as a child, but my mom was trying to control it, lol.

[@lindahandley5267]

@Buffy, I know. Me too. I lost her and my dad right after I turned 14, so this video really brought back some memories.

[@buffy2875]

@@lindahandley5267 , Oh I am so sorry , I cant imagine the feelings of loosing both your Mother and Father at such a young age and so close together , I am glad you have the memories of them and hopefully they are all good ones . ❤❤❤ I lost my Son when he was 19 , and my Mother 3 years ago when was she was 94 , and my Father passed this past September at the age of 95 .

[@lindahandley5267]

@@buffy2875 Thank you so much. Yes, I only have great memories of my parents. I just wish I'd had way more time with them. I'm SO sorry for the loss of your son. I can't even imagine the pain. In the past 3 years I've lost my sweet brother and my husband last year. Life is a test of our Faith isn't it?

[@h.c.8731]

I pin-curled my hair for years, and through a lot of trial and error figured out a couple tricks to help the curls last longer (I too live in a place that's *very* humid). The first thing that would help your curls is using a larger kerchief when you are setting them. All of the curls should be tightly wrapped up close to the head. This not only helps them stay in place, but helps them set better using the heat of your head. If you have something long enough that can wrap around your head twice, thats best. The second thing that would help your curls set better is a different brush. Wire brushes like the one you used pull out the curl as you brush your hair. A bristle brush helps to separate out the curl without pulling them out as much (it also helps the curls to be less frizzy). I would also brush gently from the bottom of your hair towards the scalp - - I have no idea why brushing this way helps, but it does. I never noticed much if a difference between Bobby pins or alligator clips as long as the Bobby pins used didn't have a ridge (although for standing curls an alligator clip is about the only thing that worked). Bobby pins do keep the hair held better to the head although you have to be more diligent about not deforming the curl as you pin them; a curl that sets square will be square. As annoying as it may seem, sleeping in the pin curls helps tremendously. Not only are you helping them by keeping them warmer but also by applying pressure to them for an extended amount of time. I would also say the longer you keep them setting the better. I always noticed a difference between blow drying them and then taking them out, letting them air dry for a couple hours and taking them out, and letting them set for 8+ hours (letting them set for 8+ hours and sleeping on them always gave the best result). The longer the curls were in my hair, the more defined they were and the longer they lasted. The last bit of advice I can give is to use small sections. Nothing bigger than an inch. It takes forever to curl and is really annoying to do (my fingers usually hurt by the end, but then again I have arthritis) but something about the smaller curls helps them last longer.

[@strangestvintage6932]

Ern: Hello, I'm Ern Westmore Loepsie and me, in perfect unison: *hello*

[@lizziesspot3802]

My hair length is about the same as yours. Doing pin curls with your my fingers has always been a bit of pain in the bum for me, as I find it difficult to keep the ends of my strands in the middle of my pin curl. If I can give you a tip (or a hack?), use a lipstick barrel to curl your hair around it! That way, you've got both your hands free to do the curling and the width of the curls are more uniform as well! It works wonders for me, makes the whole process quicker too! 😘 Lots of love Liz

[@Loepsie]

I like to use the barrel of a turned off curling iron for that! Does make the process much quicker & easier :)

[@Rotten_Ralph]

I got the pin curl comb thing... my hair is classic length, I wanna try but my hair is longer than my arms

[@meinkanta]

Loepsie I used the Dyson air wrap for it because it wraps the hair automatically, and then the groove in the wand fits a bobby pin in it 😂 But I returned my airwrap because it wasn’t worth the money just to use it for pin curls when the rest of the features didn’t work for me

[@VeroSCIA]

I use a clothes dolly (clothes pin) or my Baby Bliss Hair Curling Machine. It depends on the look and tightness of the curl I'm going for. Modern women, we're so clever!

[@Sophia-Sews]

I use the end of a size Q (16mm) crochet hook

[@tdd13]

I do a wet set with my pin curls, and let it dry completely-- which takes a good 24 hours with my hair. The curls last me about a week, probably more if I didn't wash it. Try putting the hair up in a scarf at night to preserve curls and use a tiny bit of product at the ends to refresh it in the morning!

[@32starsandsugar]

Literally was thinking of your channel and I see you upload "24 seconds ago" on my subscription list! Yayyyy!

[@cclyon]

My mom taught me to pin curl when I was a kid. To this day it's pretty much the only way I can successfully curl my hair.

[@songbird377]

Thurber same! Only I used foam rollers, been using this method since I was 3

[@streetofdreams4538]

I wish someone like you would make a pincurling video so we could see from someone more contemporary than educational clips how it was done! It's kind of strange to me that no one who's done for decades seems to have made videos of it. Many people mention their moms' or grandmothers' pincurling, and I really wish they'd make a video of their doing it! One can hope. 🙂

[@lagaufrette6781]

watching you from France, hello! I find the result very pretty and glamorous; this 1950's hollywood style suits you very well! bye! :)

[@Kimberly-cx9uv]

I've just rewatched the pin curl series yesterday!

[@lauramuse910]

I was pleasantly surprised by curl patterns. My mom used to set my hair and I had no idea that she used a pattern. I used to take forever to do my hair after setting it. I used a pattern to curl my hair and it literally took me two minutes to style my hair the next morning

[@allied2989]

That lip color! 😍 I love it

[@marysuncin4302]

Your looked amazing, great job. My mother use to roll her hair the same way, however, she used two bobby-pins instead. Thank you for sharing and demonstrating.

[@QTxJess]

Woah 11:45 gives me major Ms. Wardwell vibes from Chilling Adventures of Sabrina 0.o love it!!!

[@steefjevgestel]

You are so Wright!😍

[@Pilar475]

Girl... your hair looks ADORABLE like this 😍

[@piX0une]

these curls look really pretty on you, even if they don't last that long ! and i am very intrigued by these toothpick curls !

[@emilyscott6274]

I love that the pin curls are back! Would you be willing to try the toothpick one? I feel like they wouldn't stay haha

[@lindahandley5267]

In the 50's, my dear sweet mother used to pin curl my hair. I guess she got tired of it and made me start doing it in about the 7th or 8th grade. You should have seen me the next morning! I had to go to school looking like Little Orphan Annie! Plus, I had super fine, straight hair, so she and my aunt would get on either side of me and give me a perm! Pure torture! That is the worst thing they could have done to my type of hair, but they didn't know it back then. When they got through with me, my head looked like a brillo pad. Plus, I had buck teeth and wore glasses! I was a real beauty! Thank goodness for braces and losing the glasses at age 12! I'm actually quite lovely now! LOL. Oh, and my mother would put 'finger waves' in my grandmother's hair sometimes use those long silver clamps, but mostly waved the hair just using a setting lotion and her fingers.

[@mvozzo1399]

Anyone else stuck in their house from Covid 19? Thanks for the upload! :-)

[@Loepsie]

🙋🏻‍♀️

[@katienick3255]

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@Hevynly1]

Wait... Toothpicks?!?! :O I have never heard of that.. but I am intrigued! The style looked beautiful on you! So voluminous! Nicely done!

[@intarc0giotto]

pin curls are best for short or medium hair. when we did 20ies waterwaves, you would pincurl the bottom part of the hair. rollers wouldnt work in the bottom, so there is no other way.

[@KrishnaSharma-op1rn]

Hey actually two days back i just randomly saw your video on ponytails. And i was really impressed with your video . I saw all your videos in just two days 😅 . Actually i have to admit that I became your fan . And last one thing is i have also decided to cut bangs like you i hope that i will not regret. 😊 -A fan from INDIA 💐

[@sanpls]

I wanna try this curls on my hair. beautiful curls

[@hotsabiful]

Thanks Loepsie I love your stylish ways!

[@KateandBree]

If it going flat and straight on top, you can get the curl back in with pin curls and brush outs. Often times you just need to twist your hair into sections into buns for a few minutes and the curls are reactivated.

[@agnieszkap5657]

You look so pretty! I'll definitely try this method

[@lindseystein9676]

Hah this is giving me flashbacks to beauty school. The only thing worse than a full pin-curl set is a perm. Ugh perms are the worst

[@nadynemendes9047]

🇧🇷 Brazil assists you and I as a Brazilian love your work ❤️❤️❤️

[@KARENboomboomROXX]

They did away with the real pin curl clips about ten years ago or more. They ruined it. There's a big gap now on the newer ones. The original ones were super flat and strong.

[@sarahanditakarina1726]

NOOO NOT COTTON 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@amixeblu]

Yeah, the fluff in the hair is real! LOL!

[@clarence5211]

ahh that is such a beautiful result you got!

[@JJJLongHair4u2c]

What a fun video and experiment👍💕thank you!

[@cindland]

I see you’re wearing your “forgotten clothing” restyled outfits in these. Very cute!

[@GuilhermePalacio]

Lucy's sidonglophobia makes me laugh out loud everytime XD

[@AutumnSun140]

I've never seen or met anyone with as big of an aversion to cotton as me. It feels great to know I'm not alone. I freaking hate that stuff! 😄

[@LoReal021]

You're delfinetly not alone.. I hate it too haha

[@LoReal021]

I personally don't have a phobia of it or find it gross (can't speak for others though) I just hate touching it haha... It makes my whole body cringe 😂 To me it is a similar feeling that some people get when they hear someone scrath the chalkboard with their nails :D (my English is pretty bad, I hope you get what I'm trying to say :)) and have a nice day 🌼

[@LoReal021]

I'm fine with cotton pads though.. Just hate touching the fluffy cotton :D

[@AutumnSun140]

@@LoReal021 i feel kinda the same. Cotton pads aren't that bad but the way the layers squeak together sometimes makes me cringe so hard. It actually makes the hair on my arms stand up and makes my gums tingle because I hate it so much. It's really strange 😅

[@AutumnSun140]

@@nellies so yeah, as I just wrote, it's mostly when cotton rubs together and it makes this certain squeaky sound and the sensation of it is just absolutely horrible to me. I can't explain why 🤷

[@nadinedetain6765]

This was so beautiful ! You should have sprayed it si that your hair could stay curled longer.

[@dr.c6412]

Yes!! Use the toothpick technique!! I'd love to see that! Great channel and great content!! You're awesome sauce! Haha 😎 Keep it up!!

[@raignav]

Omg i found your channel thanks to tour “i cut my own bangs” vid 3 years ago, where you aay you might jeep em a few months, and now i see youve kept them! Thats juat makes me wanna cut them 😂

[@saashna3014]

My hairs are fine and long... And unfortunately not supportive for any curling method other than pin curls... It really takes long time... But I love to see my hairs curly

[@human_woman]

Loved that u used a how to guide. Pin curls take a long time. The smaller the strand, the better. Of course this means more clips and more time. However if u can muster through, the curls do last a about 2 days in my experience. My hair is about your length. Try 2 clips in the curls that feel loose. The clips might hold better the next time, if you separate the hair into smaller strands. I hope this helps.

[@girlsrule722]

Rag roller work well too

[@KitzMoMediaGroup]

I really enjoy your videos like these :) Makes me want to try these different styles.

[@allisonstone6748]

It is really cool video, thanks.I like this way to make curls, it's easy and have some results. I'll try it)

[@charaayars4692]

a few years ago I wanted to curl my hair for a date with my hubs and used pin curls. I have 40 inch hair! I could hardly reach the ends! LOL

[@jollyolly34]

I'm new to this channel. What is the reason behind your aversion to cotton?

[@Kayconnuevoalma]

Omg would you dare to make a video using the tooth pick trick?? I am so curious and I know my hair would never be able to hold it. My hair can't even hold bobby pins. I would love to see you try that.

[@Catbirdmom2]

I have longer hair too. I have to use two clips; one on each side

[@ShowMeMo]

I think touching the hair a lot might contribute to the loss of curl. It puts oil and dirt on the hair, weighing it down along with disrupting the direction of the curl.

[@cynthiadills5191]

you can roll your hair on a headband to slip the headband over your crown! KZbin has videos on this check it out it works amazing super easy and comfortable to sleep on it's just a video on how to roll your hair on a headband

[@girlsrule722]

Very pretty. Smaller curls longer lasting

[@aurorayu5286]

Yes

[@labhrais6957]

Don't take this the wrong way, but that is such a sexy hairstyle on you! It's sultry and beautiful. I am definatly going to try it myself!

[@TheGabygael]

I'm only realizing today (just reproduced a 30s set earlier today) how incredibly thinner the sections were back then, no wonders mine always looks sloppy after a day

[@lambchop206]

blessings to you from a chaotic california.

[@idap1879]

I would love to see a video with toothpick pin curls.

[@BathoryBat]

Honestly, I think his sets only lasted so long because he was in a (presumably) dry area. My hair is naturally curly, so it loves holding a curl, even without a setting agent. But I live in Florida, in a swampy area, so even with a setting agent curls for me last like...two days.

[@frandemonium]

leather overalls? WHERE DID YOU GET THATTT

[@charaayars4692]

Lucy, do you know if egg white was ever used as a sort of "gel" in past times? a little bit frothed up with some water might work for holding curl or for people with frizz... just thinking out loud.

[@gysmokates]

You used to be able to find longer curl clips. You should see if you can still get them.

[@Ephesians5-14]

My grandmother still does this 😬

[@evanskaci5736]

I know I am late but I am a guy who has straight hair up. My hair goes down to my lips. Can this work for me? I really want some wave or curls in my hair…

[@AlissaWithAnI]

This is giving me flashbacks from cosmetology school

[@sunitathind8440]

Fascinating 🙃🙃💄🙃

[@TheRubyFeline]

I have the same issue with curls lasting. My hair is fine and even longer than yours so that may be the main reason: but lately, I was wondering whether it could be mineral deposits from water. It's particularly hard where I live. I'm going to incorporate a vinegar rinse into my routine. That's one thing I don't do regularly but always intend to :-D.

[@PaneeraqKarlsen]

It's going to lock in the curls if you do it in wet hair and not just damp.

[@qudsiaalli1653]

Mam you are so pretty looking awesome

[@magnoliastacey2002]

does anyone know what that Sephora ad song is, maybe not eveyone got that ad just wondering.

[@wendymalik6784]

I had so many different kinds of curls as a child. Pin curls with both those clip & Bobby pins. Bobby pins are more comfortable to sleep in. Brush rollers & picks. Not at all comfortable. Sponge rollers. Ok but not great to sleep in. Never would I have said I wouldn’t sleep in them. My first full memory I was aged 5 years and it was brush rollers. My hair is A1 straight & refuses to hold curl. At 57 years old I gave up. I don’t curl or color any more. Why fight a loosing battle?

[@Eyrenni]

Beret? No helmet? Boo! ;p You do remind me of my grandmother though because of the hair and clean, minimal makeup with the focus on a bold lip. It's very pretty!

[@AbbasAbbas-rx2jk]

I'm from Pakistan . big fan .

[@emyo7256]

❤️❤️❤️

[@willowflame13]

We need a toothpick tutorial!

[@lindahandley5267]

Does anyone remember having to sleep in brush rollers in high school? My head felt like it had been run through a meat grinder! What torture we women went through to look good!

[@katarinal4382]

Try Bantu knots

[@Kayconnuevoalma]

Question: I have really thin hair and for whatever reason my hair doesn't stay smooth in the back/ near the crown area of my head. It separates and looks all janky to the point where you can see my scalp most of the time. I try to comb it out but it always does this. I don't really know what to do. How can I make the back of my hair smooth and normal? If you or anyone else has any tricks I would greatly appreciate it. :)

[@BestFriendInYourThread]

You will need to put in the effort of styling your hair since you have a natural parting that is causing the separation. I would recommend starting with wet hair, apply a little mousse at the roots, work in the product at your scalp. Then do a proper blowout with a round brush ensuring you are working the hair in different directions but keeping the hair smooth. If you are unsure how to do a professional blowout at home, you may want to watch a couple videos on it as well. Finish with the cool setting to lock the style in place and set with finishing spray as needed. I too have a similar issue and I can control my hair with these steps but it does require effort. I hope this helps.

[@Kayconnuevoalma]

@@BestFriendInYourThread Thank you so much! I appreciate it!! c: I will do exactly that tomorrow!

[@BestFriendInYourThread]

@@Kayconnuevoalma best of luck🤗 it may take a bit of practice but working against the direction it wants to go can sometimes help when blowdrying.

[@elfenscheisse]

Ok, now I know why pin curls are called pin curls 😂👍

[@anushkasrivastava3739]

Love u...

[@TvTrollByIvy]

Kind of weird seeing this old school gentleman teaching something that i kind of always done without someone ever teaching me about. ps; i usually do these curls while my hair is worm from blow drying it. It looks quite nice, so there is a tip, i guess. They do look more natural and not so doll/period like, but that's a matter of preference.

[@joannadaniels8356]

His estimate of 2 or 3 days of wear was based on someone who didn't do anything like aerobics or manual labor. Senior citizen women who still wore pin curl sets would have these bathing caps an be annoyed if anyone swam in my mother's condo pool that they waded in.

[@suzy_mz]

@Leopsie, would you dare to cut your hair shoulder length?

[@Loepsie]

It's not so much about daring, but I don't *want* to cut my hair to shoulder length 😜

[@MillsSkits]

I hope ladies didn't sleep in the toothpicks! 😱 (Those curls WOULD make a good video, though!)

[@emzadia]

I would love to hear how the virus (which shall not be named) is affecting your life in the Netherlands. Here in the US, this are closed and stores are empty.

[@Loepsie]

We're advised to stay at home & work from home, social distancing is strongly encouraged and anyone with any cold or flu symptoms is urged to self-isolate. Pretty much all public facilities except stores are closed. Empty shelves in grocery stores and drug stores. We have thousands estimated infected, but they're only testing serious cases now so noone knows exactly how many. It's pretty overwhelming. This video was filmed before it all began!

[@emzadia]

@@Loepsie Yep, sounds like here. Scary times, but we're being "alert, not anxious" in our household. That being said, I've never watched the news this much in my life! Take care of yourself, Lucy! 🥰

[@carveylover]

Seriously who were the three people who disliked this video. I will fight them.

[@toniivanova4706]

❤️❤️❤️did you sleep with them ?