Vintage wet-set pin-curl tutorial⎟VINTAGE TIPS & TRICKS

[@ashleycoin417]

After years of not doing vintage looks. I decided that I felt so much better when I did. I came across your videos. You're absolutely stunning and a hoot to watch.

[@MissBeeTownsend]

I'm so pleased to hear you've found a style that resonates with you! Thanks for watching my vids and I'm glad you enjoy them! Xxx

[@cynk6382]

After sifting through a ton of bad pin curl tutorials I was just about to give up when I came across yours. I'm so glad that I didn't give up because your tutorial is the best one I've ever seen! The tips that you give are great and practical and I like how you did a mix of standing and flat pin curls and explained the difference. I know this video is older so I don't know if you bother looking at your comments on it anymore, but if you do I was wondering what to do with the front section of hair if you have short bangs. I have short "Betty bangs" and I can't find a good wet set pin curl tutorial that has a pattern to address that. Should I do one small row of standing side pin curls behind my bangs then continue with back facing standing pin curls for the rest of my crown? Or just do my whole crown with back facing standing pin curls? If anyone else has advice with this, I would really appreciate it! Thanks so much for the awesome video!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Hi! I definitely still read the comments and help if I can! I tend to try and do them in the direction of the brush out. So for a side part I'll roll under and left or right as standing pin curls. But I'm sure it depends on your hair. I know Vintage Vandal addresses how she incorporates her bangs in some of her IGTV tutorials. So maybe check her out? Xxx

[@cynk6382]

@@MissBeeTownsend Thanks so much for getting back to me! I just cut my hair to shoulder length so I feel like it's at the perfect length to get a nice va va voom look with a good pin curl set. I've seen some of Vintage Vandals videos so I'll go back through and look for the pin curl tutorial. Thanks again for the advice!

[@rubyalexandra8000]

I'm getting Ava Gardner vibes!! Lovely! X

[@ghouleena7680]

Found a lovely picture of my great-grandma and my mom told me she used to pin-curl her hair. Looked up this tutorial and your hair turned out almost identical to hers! Well done, I cant wait to recreate the look.

[@BeccaMoses]

I didn’t know anyone else did curls for their layers the same way I do! I’ve been doing pin curls for like 3 years now so I’ve developed my own method but I’ve been kinda making it up as I go along so I’m glad I’m not alone.

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Pin curls just give the best curls, don't they?! x

[@Mark-y3b4s]

your hair tutorials are excellent. great explanations. I really wish you would produce hair videos more often

[@MissBeeTownsend]

atrics2006 that's the plan! Now this one is up I want to do some with different setting patterns to show how to do certain styles like the 40s bumper bang, the retro barbie fringe, and the poodle.

[@Mark_R_Tho]

You look SOOOOOOOOO much like Anne Hathaway!!! Wow!!

[@rubydarling7564]

I thought the exact same thing

[@ashleycoin417]

I came here to say that.

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Thanks guys!

[@nowaiting2072]

I was just thinking- if Anne Hathaway and Ava Gardner were crossed...

[@rbd4n]

I appreciate that there is now so much interest in vintage hairstyles and techniques. My only suggestion is to post a rendition of this video at regular speed. T

[@UchihaMoonSerenity]

This is the most explanatory video on pin curls I have ever watched. I really hope you make more hair videos, I could use some help in the victory roll and your explanations are so through.

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Ok. I can do a victory rolls video. They are so much fun! And there's a super easy cheat victory roll version for quick, everyday go-to hairstyles that a lovely hairdresser friend showed me too! I might put that in, as well as the full victory roll tutorial if people are interested?

[@MShaiqable]

Awesome! Loving your videos

[@bettemess9253]

Thank you for this excellent video. Really specific tips, exactly what I need! I'll certainly be revisiting this video as I work to improve my wet set skills

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Glad I could help! 💖

[@alinad.8976]

Thank you thank you THANK YOU, for being so informative and showing the curl patterns. Most videos I've watched just showed them curling it but not showing the patterns and partings. So helpful thank you!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

A pleasure!

[@unicornpearlz]

I'm so envious. Your brush out is gorgeous. Mine turns into a giant fluff ball

[@MissBeeTownsend]

You may need to keep brushing! I cut the videos because it would take forever to show you the full brush out. I spend a long time brushing before it stops being fluffy. Also try a Denman brush. The brush makes a big difference. Sometimes they create static and ruin the brush out. Hope you can find a solution xxx

[@LCtheCurious]

This is an excellent tutorial! Thank you for posting this. I'd love to see one for a wet-set foam roller tutorial, too.

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Ok! Can do. I have my foam rollers with me. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@debradowling800]

Try using end papers to keep the ends smooth, gives you a better grip also. Did them every day for two years while in beauty school......a long time ago.

[@corneliusbaxter9324]

Thank. You. I've been looking for this type of video for AGES. So helpful

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Lovely to hear that it is helpful :) x

[@dee4174]

The bit you seperated for bangs is more than I have on my whole head! 😁

[@callemorgan]

Love 🥰 This was really helpful! The more I watch your videos, the more I am understanding how this whole hair styling thing works 😆

[@Ivy_1057]

Beautiful!

[@krisbern5302]

Love your classy make up! You have the perfect smile!

[@CarePinglo]

Ah I’ve been using rollers but wanting to try pin curls but I can’t seem get the hang of it. This was so helpful !! Going to try tonight !

[@zeldalove]

Love it! Looks fabulous!

[@star-vs8qn]

This looks so great on you!!! Love it

[@heathersitch1130]

Wow your hair looks amazing!! I also loved it when you just let them out without brushing it! Beautiful ❤️

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Thanks darling!

[@denisegore1884]

Me too. I love when the clips come out. It seems a shame to brush them.

[@licavirlan5181]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING 😚🤗

[@lenas1035]

This tutorial is by far the best one I've seen! You look so so gorgeous and you kinda remind me of Audrey Horne from Twin Peaks Much love from Germany xx

[@MissBeeTownsend]

thank you x

[@kawtharbakhach5848]

Thank you so much for this awesome tutorial. I did it all differently, I used a hot iron then rolled up the curl with my finger and pinned it in place. I also used slightly larger sections for my curls, as well as sloppier technique, because I was impatient. Sprayed it all with hairspray, left it for 3 hours...and when i unpinned and brushed it out, it was perfect!! I have long thick layered hair so I rolled it all up and pinned it to make it look short. perfect for our 1930s murder mystery party. Thank you for explaining it thoroughly and explaining where/ how to curl!!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Oh I'm glad it came out well! That's the best part of KZbin - you can watch a bunch of techniques and then figure out something that works for you!

[@faithmeliz1882]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!❤️

[@heatherb.9931]

I just followed your tutorial. I didn't have setting spray and used hairspray to set. Big disaster as it just dried my hair out. I managed to get a wearable do but it's frizzy. Thank you for taking the time to explain this well. I've been searching for a good tutorial and I tbink this will be my go to look now. Thank you!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Oh no! I did that once too. Not pretty haha! You'll get the hang of it! X

[@ebonyholmes6576]

I'm getting into doing my hair lately and I find this video really good for me to understand. Thank you and you look absolutely stunning!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

I'm glad it was helpful to you! Xxx

[@prydeandbeauty7350]

I've subscribed! I'm slowly overhauling my image to be 50s and rockabilly style. Always wanted to do why not now? Best pincurl tutorial! I cannot wait for payday to buy everything lol I'll probably spend weeks watching your videos!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

+Pryde and Beauty good luck with the transition! So exciting! I loved buying all my new products and discovering the secrets to vintage beauty 😊

[@ellenmcrawley]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@U12Ready]

Really helpful tutorial!! Loved the result! Thanks!

[@Katiefalldown]

Thank you for this video! Now to master trying to do it in the mirror looking at myself lol.

[@GEJ310]

I would love a video on hairstyles in 50s, for different face shapes

[@Cesteth]

used to watch my g-ma put her hair in rag curls...she did pin curls a few times but w/ bobby pins...she had super short hair, like 4-5" long...did ur gma teach u how to do pin curls?

[@scizessita]

My hunch about OUAI: In French the word for 'yes' is 'oui' but just as we English speakers sometimes say 'yeah' for 'yes,' French speakers sometimes say 'ouai' (pronounced 'way') for 'oui.' Voilà. Est-ce que je suis une smartypants ou quoi?

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Penny Loafer Oui ! Vous avez raison ! 👏

[@amymello7481]

Audrey from Twin Peaks. Beautiful!

[@sarahbartolo2411]

I can't wait to do this!!!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Tag pics please!!

[@sarahbartolo2411]

Yes! :)

[@carmengrima1539]

Thank for this great video. I am wanting to get a more traditional 1950s style and this is the way to go. I have one issue which I hope you can help me with. When I brush out my pincurls I end up with a more 1960s look that the 1950s look I am after. Am I making my pincurls to large as when I go to one finger I end up with frizz when I do a two finger curls I end up with more of a wave. Thanks in advance Carmen 💋

[@MissBeeTownsend]

If you're getting frizz try a different setting lotion of maybe do the beer rinse I did a while ago? You definitely want to go smaller curls. Maybe you need to brush more and work around your hand to smooth out the frizz? Mine is super frizzy at first and I just keep brushing. Also, using pomade as you sculpt will help a lot xx

[@jeezlouiz]

@@MissBeeTownsend what do you mean by setting lotion?! Maybe thats what i nneed so the curl holds??😭

[@MissBeeTownsend]

You definitely need setting lotion. That's all it is. Just look for that online. Lottabody and Suavacita are good brands for vintage sets xx

[@Alex347Fin]

wow!!!!! the best video. This makes me miss my dark hair

[@amyjones9106]

Great video Bee! Soo I have a request...makeup tutorial, for the look you're wearing in this vid! It's so gorgeous! Jealous of those eyebrows missy! Xxx

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Hey gorgeous! Ok! Will do. I've had a few requests for a makeup video so I think it's time I put Val to work behind the camera (haha lol iphone).

[@kimberlysneden6882]

This was very helpful. Thank you so much

[@anniemullin79]

I love your videos!! You are very good at explaining everything in a way that is easy to understand, and I thank you for that. So I tried doing pin curls last night for the first time, and I know it takes practice. But they didn't come out the way I thought they would, when I brushed them they all just became a frizzy mess. Also quite a few of the clips ( double pronged) got tangled in my hair. I don't know if my hair is too long, or what. If u have any advice I'd be very grateful. Again thank you for making such great video and yes u are very beautiful. You remind of a classic beauty from the 1940s🙂💙

[@NatalieFord100]

Love your tutorial. Thank you. What lipstick are you wearing in this video?

[@MissBeeTownsend]

It is a combination of 2 Kat Von D shades. I show the products and how to create the Marilyn ombre style in my 50s Ombre lip video xxx

[@juliacohen621]

Thank you for this! I've always tried to figure out pin-curls myself with no success. I can't wait to try it again following along with you! Do you have any advice for pin curling with long-ish hair?

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Julia Cohen glad it's helpful! Let me know how it goes! Feel free to tag me on Instagram with photos - I'd love to see the results! For long hair the concept is the same, except try to do the the curls with less hair in each pincurl because the curl will inevitably be bigger because of the length. Try to keep them small and tight and leave them in overnight.

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Julia Cohen also, the length tends to pull out the curl so it'll look more like Veronica Lake or Anita Ekberg than like the super curly, shorter styles.

[@catsyeemos5404]

I did the pin curls but I did it sort of wrong so they don't really look like curls but I shall try again anyways thank you for the tutorial luv

[@gracelouise2534]

The hair cooperation is amazing in this I have to know what products you use

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Sugar water. It's just a mix of water and sugar cooked down. I have a video on it in my Vintage Tips and Tricks playlist. And at that time my hairspray was Ouai.

[@carolinebeltran]

Your videos are so helpful and a pleasure to watch...my only complaint is there aren't enough! Do you prefer to set with hot rollers or do the wet method? Much love from South Africa

[@MissBeeTownsend]

+Caroline Beltran it just depends on the occasion. Wet set is always better, so I do it for shows. But, time-wise day-to-day I use hot rollers for convenience. It never holds as well though.

[@carolinebeltran]

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply, you are awesome. x

[@madonnafitzgerald7840]

Could you make a video where you buy an at-home perm kit, and you perm pin curls, if you’re willing to? I’m guessing it probably would work, and it would look really good after it’s been brushed out, and it would be way easier than doing pin curls/ hair rollers every time you wash your hair.

[@MissBeeTownsend]

This would be a good video, and potentially a great option for many ladies, but I'm not up for it. I don't like chemically treating my hair. Thank you for the suggestion though x

[@madonnafitzgerald7840]

Okay. I would love to see someone doing this, but I can’t really find any videos on perming pin curls. Thanks for replying, though!

[@fibergeek8362]

That lip stick is killer one you! What brand and color is it? I absolutely love it! Gorgeous

[@milicanenadic]

Am I the only one that is feeling so tired after just two pin curl being done? 😅 With very thick and long hair it would probably took me about half a day and two more to dry. 😫 Great video by the way. Keep up the good work. 👌

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Yep. It kills my arms. But you get faster and faster with practice.

[@ivie8630]

How long does this process normally take for you to complete? I would like to know how much time I should allow before bed.

[@MissBeeTownsend]

It takes a lot of practice. Some people say their first time took them a couple of hours. After years of practice I can do this without a mirror, whilst watching TV, in about 15 mins.

[@Kittysews]

How's it like sleeping with the pin curl clips? I've been using Bobby pins because that's what I've always used/had now I'm getting better I do notice that some of them get crinckles in

[@MissBeeTownsend]

I don't notice pin curls clips at all. Sponge rollers I find full on my hair because they're bulky.

[@sarahbartolo2411]

LOVE IT!

[@Noura-bv9pv]

great tutorial and OMG I'm obsessed with your sweater with the little fruits! I'm dying to know where is it from?

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Noura Alaboudi thanks 🙂 Actually it is a vintage red jumper with a vintage brooch with matching earrings that I got off Etsy!

[@Noura-bv9pv]

ugh, the most unique items are always vintage, I kind of felt that it isn't reproduction. Well, it looks fantastic on you either way! Btw, I love your videos and I think you're an amazing, beautiful person. Keep em coming!

[@Ivy_1057]

Gorgeous! 👍

[@kittenonacloud1012]

Another question Miss Bee. Would you say pin curls give more durable curls than hot roller curls? I've recently tried hot rollers and essentially one brush makes the curls (which do come out lovely) fall out flat. I must have a 1b/1c hair type (descriptions say these types are notoriously hard to curl and keep styled). I thought I should ask your experience as you've tried both the methods.

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Absolutely! Any wet set method will hold far better than a heat set. If your hot roller set falls flat that quickly, try changing up your setting lotion, or looking into a roller alt like hot sticks or a curling wand for better results xx

[@Nailia_Essi]

Beautiful style very helpful 😘😘

[@MissBeeTownsend]

I'm glad you liked it! x

[@sarahmariev18]

You mention that pin curls can be used for 1960's styles...do you have any tips on how that might be set differently or brushed out differently?

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Hey darling! I have a ton of 60s vids in my 60s playlist. It explains how to tease and brush out those kinds of styles 😊 Otherwise, it depends on the individual hair style but it's worth looking for the setting patterns of certain styles (Google often has them and there's lots of 60s and 70s ones) x

[@sarahmariev18]

@@MissBeeTownsend Thank you so much for the prompt reply! I have shorter hair, and I was wondering how to achieve something like the hair you have in the instagram picture from your Everyday 60's Makeup tutorial video. I'm trying to figure out how to get the slight flip out at the bottom but still with some fluffy curl, so not a full on bubble flip. More of a late 50's/early 60's look I think, a la Natalie Wood or Sandra Dee. I've been trying to experiment, but it's hard for me to conceptualize how I should be brushing everything to get the look I'm aiming for. Sorry, that was super long and involved. I appreciate your help and all of your posts. You are probably my favorite blogger about anything vintage. Your content is so unique, approachable, and useful :)

[@rebeccasharples3490]

Hey, I'm a new subscriber from the UK and absolutely LOVE your channel! Can I ask, how long does the style usually last? I know women in the 40s used to only wash their hair once a week (if that) - how did they get their hairstyle to stay put for so long?! Also, should I brush the hair a lot during the day or only once during the brush out? Thanks so much x x

[@noav1429]

does anyone know how to pin curl bangs? everytime I try to follow this tutorial it turns out messy because of the extra hair

[@MissBeeTownsend]

You want incorporate them? Pin curl the on their own rather than trying to add them into the longer hair and incorporate after its curled xx

[@noav1429]

omg tysm! okay so basically just split them up and then do them on their own? thanks!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Yep! If you sit thel slightly back on themselves so they're not on your forehead or hairline they're incorporate easier too xx

[@noav1429]

thanks so much!

[@tashadvastyles]

Nice 👍🏽

[@CT1010101]

Found this right after doing pin curls and I think I pretty much did every part wrong. Well this should be interesting.

[@gugoop6918]

Wow beautiful

[@ucme4605]

What are the name of the clips?

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Pin curls clips xx

[@pandaprincess3065]

Are standing pin curls simply for volume?

[@mslaurateague]

Yes. Look at 9:44 of the video. Standing curls not only give wave, but volume. Pinned flat to the head only gives wave.

[@pandaprincess3065]

@@mslaurateague Thank you. 🤗

[@kennadowning]

Do you model somewhere? I feel like I've seen you before?

[@MissBeeTownsend]

I model for quite a lot of Vintage reproduction brands: House of Foxy, Palava Folk, Revival Retro, Hadley Smith etc 🙂

[@rodentary]

My hair always goes poodle like instead of the nice look u have when i brush it. What am i doing wrong.

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Keep brushing, comb around your hand, use pomade, maybe consider using end papers when setting it to stop your ends frizzing. To keep the video shorter I edit down how long I brush but it takes a long time to take the curls. A lot of the time it's a case of stopping too early.

[@_PURAVIDA]

You look like Ava Gardner. So pretty.

[@AdamRingBSc]

Vegan hairspray - I never knew!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Sadly most beauty and bath products are not cruelty free 😢

[@maranatha1118]

You look like Anne Hathaway !!! 🤩

[@wlammy4ever]

Tried this last night and slept with it, but it failed miserably 😭 Brushing them (upwards and gently) made all the curl disappear and 4 minutes outside and all the volume was gone 😞! I used a texturizing spray on damp hair last night and hairspray in on the dry hair in the morning - any idea on what I did wrong? It's just a fuzzy mess and I'm ready to shave it off 😭

[@MissBeeTownsend]

+w lammy were the curls damp when you set them? Did you just use texturising spray or was it a setting lotion? Try sugar water instead and make sure the hair is damp. The right setting lotion is super important. I find most modern products are completely useless for setting hair dos.

[@wlammy4ever]

MissBeeTown thanks for replying! the hair was damp and used a modern texturizing spray, I will def use the sugar water next!

[@carmaela2689]

When did they have TIME to do that? Wow

[@jessicasmith5724]

I'm obsessed with your lipstick! what brand and shade is it? Thank you so much for these videos. They're so helpful!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Thanks so much! The lippy is (predictably) Kat von D and the colour is Vampira :)

[@Katiefalldown]

Do you pin curl every night?

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Katie Poland no! I used to do it a lot but it takes up too much time these days. I do it about once or twice a week. In between I use hot rollers or I put in my go-to up-do vintage styles.

[@lydiasmr]

you look so much like Charlotte wells from harlots!

[@PresidentDragon]

I have a question if anyone can, like, help me out here. I want to start pin curling my hair but right now it's pretty short, right about at my shoulders, and I was planning of cutting it again just past my chin. For pin curls would it be better just to leave it kind of at the length it is now? Would cutting it shorter make pin curls harder? Thanks if anyone can help!!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

In my newer videos I have a chin length bob. But it is way harder to pin curl bobbed hair because there isn't much to wrap around your finger so it falls everywhere whilst you're trying to pin it. You can do it but it takes patience and practice. Shoulder length with scoop/u-cut is easiest for pin curling IMO. Hope that helps xxx

[@PresidentDragon]

MissBeeTown That helps a lot thank you!!

[@simplyseductive80]

Joan Crawford vibes!

[@IndecisivegurrlAlex]

Can girls with long hair achieve this??

[@MissBeeTownsend]

yes! It will turn out more like Anita Ekberg or Veronica Lake x

[@jasmineking3952]

Anyone see the writing at 4:21??? It says " I really gotta kick this cocaine addiction" 🙄🤷

[@jodyhakala-ristow7014]

Do others find it difficult to find a stylist to do your hair, or even trying to educate the hair salon 💇🏽‍♀️ to “style” your hair even even. Remotely like this?

[@bethanyboyson8083]

You look like Anne Hathaway! I’m sure you’ve been told this before

[@dayanaraviera3840]

Luckily I have naturally curly hair, so it holds the curls really well. Also, you are probably wondering why I would pin curl already curly hair. Well I have small waves and curls, and the pin curls are bigger and prettier. Another thing you probably are wondering is how you pin curl already curly hair. Well, all you have to do is brush out your curls, like when it is dry. To prevent frizz leave in conditioner is a must. By brushing out the curls, you are breaking the way it curls and training it to mold into other shapes.

[@duststorm2699]

Very helpful. I was reliving the vibe of the ladies from the 1950's, 1960's, until you put an off-color word about the lighting. It was jarring. Still and all, a beautiful tutorial, and beautiful lady.

[@JuiceBoxJunkies]

I know I'm not the first to say this, but I swear I thought you were Anne Hathaway for a moment.

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Haha I actually get that a lot on my channel....but I don't see it at all!

[@EmunahFL]

OUAI is pronounced as WAY. ☺

[@alexisboyd3797]

My hairs long tho

[@sebinaleventon7733]

She looks exactly like Anne Hathaway it creeped me out a little at first

[@grazianollc6614]

Am I the only one that saw about the cocaine addiction??!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

~ the Australian in me is finding it very hard not to fan the flames and continue to take the piss right now ~

[@dianasanchez7375]

Okay but was she joking about the cocaine addiction or was that a really really bad joke?

[@DonBiSuperKiss]

your products are vegan but are they also under the WTO's free trade?

[@MissBeeTownsend]

DonBiSuperKiss Not Sure. You'd have to check that.

[@lacennellys7935]

Oh no to much work

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Well that's what it takes for authentic vintage hair 🤷