The Vintage Brush Out From Hell (Rollers #1) | The Pin Curl Diaries #3

It's time to try out another pin curling technique and more of your tips, in order to create the perfect vintage brush out hair style. This time I'm going to give foam rollers a go, and end up with the brush out from hell...
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[@xiaria]

this made me realise the age old excuse of 'i cant come out on saturday, im doing my hair. yeah all day.' was actually 100% valid and totally accurate.

[@Zenia666]

Lol that's exactly where it came from! Ladies of that era set out a day or night to wash and pin their hair. "I can't, I gotta wash my hair" haha I've used this line plenty of times. It's true!

[@teberikpala7570]

it's still a thing except it's for black people lol

[@d.bcooper4991]

I had to use that excuse last night. I’m pretty sure he thought I was making silly excuses but my set was just really wet and wouldn’t be dry until next afternoon!

[@cazzzzzy]

Mine takes hours to wash, detangle, dry and straighten so I try not to do it very often lol x

[@TheRosaskye]

@@teberikpala7570 true. It takes all day to wash my hair

[@vivlings]

SO... A vintage girl coming to the rescue as much as she can! Your set was good, but you might have made sections a bit to small or you rolled your hair too tightly around the foam. I have also noticed that with longer hair, only the last third of the hair should be dampened otherwise comes in the frizziness! You can roll your curls less tight to your head, it will also help with the frizziness, and still gives an authentic vintage look: one celebrity of the 40s, Veronica Lake, had long hair and didn't curl it all the way. You are SO brave for having brushed your hair that long! By the way, when your curls are this tight, brush them a bit and then dampen them slightly (very slightly, not even actually wet) with a spray, it will loosen them up. If you do not have pomade, I personally use either man's wax, as you did, or some nivea cream, especially on the ends. Hope it helped a bit! ^^ Don't get discouraged ;)

[@maryannjones6487]

I usually do my hair in foam rollers but I let my hair get almost dry, I have washed and conditioned it well beforehand, and do not put any setting jell in. With my hair almost dry then it doesn't take as mush drying time, you can take out one curler to see if it is dry and if it is take out the rest, if it is still wet put curler back in and use blow dryer, wait a while and take out when dry.

[@luckyshow98]

Vivienn what is a setting lotion? What brand would you suggest?

[@vivlings]

Hannah Obsiye Hi! I don't know if you were asking me the question, but I might try to answer it... A setting lotion is a hair product that has gotten out of use quite a bit but which is still made. It gives your curls a longer hold, especially if you have very straight hair. I personally do not use any, my hair is naturally wavy and quite short (collarbone length), and simple water really does its job. I can't really recommand any, I just make sure to hairspray well once my brush out is done. If you want, you can make your own setting lotion by diluting sugar in water (1/3 sugar, 2/3 water), as they did in the good ol'days ;) It works very very well for no money, and you can find recipes on KZbin. Be careful though, setting lotions tend to make the hair crispy, as if you had hairsprayed it too much! XO

[@Sunscorched]

Another thing is the roller size. She used quite small rollers with small sections. When I had lengthy hair, I'd use the 1 1/3 inch size foam rollers on medium sized sections, then slept in said rollers overnight so as not to need a setting lotion. I never 'brushed' the curls out, but used an afro comb instead of fingers to get the little snags out, then fingers and finally a wide-tooth comb with just a tiny bit of smoothing serum to get rid of any frizz.

[@sheriwhispers]

I used these rollers all through High school back in the 70's. I actually used roller papers at the ends of my hair when rolling. And as I have totally straight hair I used a setting gel. Depending on the look I wanted is how I would brush it out ? To say the least everyone wanted to know what I used to get the curls I had.. There are different size rollers I always used the smallest so I had massive curls that I would separate out individually. I long since stopped using them but switched to pin curls and no setting gel which produces a softer curl !

[@bethanychristensen7003]

When she was saying it was bad. I was thinking "It looks amazing. I have seen people do their hair like this before.

[@ElizaDolittle]

same here. I liked the way it looked especially at the 13:50 mark

[@bedtimeat8]

I liked it at the start too, it was more natural. I know it wasn't what she wanted but I wouldn't be upset if my hair turned out like that.

[@judybrown8315]

Why are you brushes it out??? You should have run fingers throughout and shaped it

[@PatriciaEimer]

My gran was a hairdresser in the 40s-80s and she said 1.) this wasn't an everyday thing -- her clients came in for a wash and set once per week and then didn't wash their hair for a week. 2.) the first day's hair was always curlier and "bigger" on the first day and women would tie it back with a scarf to cover it until it relaxed a bit as they wore it. 3.) your sections were too small 4.) no setting lotion with the water, spray it with hairspray till you get your own personal ozone layer hole following you around to hold the style. 5.) use water to mist the hair during the brush out to relax the curls a bit.

[@LizaLavolta]

SOLID TIPS Thank you!!!

[@meganwilliams2962]

My mother in law (now nearly 90) still has a shampoo, set and brush up once a week.

[@taritangeo4948]

@FlyingMonkies325 I always thought they wore scarves when the curls were days old and relaxed but it never occured to me they hid their extra tight fresh set.

[@louisejeffries7155]

You need to boar bristle brush daily (100 strokes a night) to distribute natural oils Hair product where not used like today so hair was never quite as clean or as striped bear of oils Fingers where used as a guide to form the ripples rather than waves Pomade was used a lot and later hair spray to hold the ripples

[@empressah888]

@@louisejeffries7155 you can thankfully get vegan/cruelty free bristle brushes now. And I’ve read that there’s lots of old recipes women used as setting lotions. I’m doing more research so I can get past the fluffy frizzy brush out nightmare.

[@JennySpaghetti]

1) if your rollers are hourglass shaped, you're rolling too tight. 2) you want to roll your sections flat like a ribbon instead of twisting the hair as you roll it. 3) a denman styling brush will be your best friend. Boar bristle is for smoothing rather than brushing out. Keep trying! Once you get the knack, it's so easy! :D

[@luckyshow98]

Jenny_Spaghetti what rollers would suggest? x

[@JennySpaghetti]

Hannah Obsiye That's a tough one. I like the curls I get from 1" rollers best. But my hair is quite long (almost waist length) so I often use smaller ones just to eat up length, depending on the style of brush out I'm doing.

[@marleyhill34]

I have naturally curly hair so I was horrified at the boar bristle brush! I would start with a wide tooth comb and fingers..setting lotion and bigger rollers or rods and bigger sections for bigger curls...otherwise they will say tight and small. and the boar bristle will create the dreaded frizz unless you are going for the frizzy curly afro look.

[@janebute2541]

Marley Hill agree. She just created a frizzy pulling mess.

[@LizaLavolta]

Having looked at the Denman..I'm honestly thinking my hair might break that. Are they strong?

[@lisasusanna7896]

Thinking that my grandmother used to do this weekly.... wow. I have never met her, but my father always told me that she would wash her hair every saturday night, curl it (like you did) and brush it out in the very early sunday morning, while the Kids were allowed to sleep in. She also had a special setting lotion (or cream, my dad didn't remember) that would make her hair stay like that for the whole week. It took her HOURS to curl and brush out, because she had super thick hair (a trait which I sadly did not inherit). She must have had arms of steel xD

[@hindew8739]

Autumn's Life i think the feeling of greasiness and dirtyness comes from touching the hair a lot and changing the hair style often (a ponytail now, a bun later, loose hair tomorrow etc) if you notice, women during that era practically never touch their hair except in the evening before going to bed, plus your hair adjusts to not being washed often so it doesn't produce too much oils xx

[@CiarbyBlueBookworm]

Nevermind Nevermind Back then everyone washed their hair about once a week or less so having greasy hair didn't stand out because it was normal to have. Its kind of like deodorant, before everyone started using it, everyone smelt the way they did so nobody really noticed. 😊 Plus alot of the hairstyles actually worked better on dirty hair and shiny hair was seen as a sign of health and youthfulness.

[@inabind416]

Nevermind Nevermind 😅😅

[@inabind416]

Autumn's Life Hello, I actually saw a video (I cannot remember what channel) about how women cared for their hair back then. Because of how curly their hair was the oil did not travel down the hair shaft so quickly, therefore the hair stayed relatively clean. They would clean their hair between the once-a-week shampoo and curl routine by brushing every night with a boar bristle brush to remove dust and to distribute the oils. Then they’d wear a hair net or satin sleep cap to preserve the curls as much as possible.

[@inabind416]

Autumn's Life Also, women did not work out like they do today so they didn’t have to worry about sweaty hair. If they were cleaning and indeed working up a sweat they would tie up a kerchief, just like Rosie the Riveter and Lucy on the I Love Lucy show. Wow, what a world away that time period was! When straight hair became the rage in the sixties that’s when women started shampooing more often. Okay, have I bored you yet? 😄

[@hippopajamas]

Who in the hell only needs four rollers? What a bizzare packaging choice!

[@taritangeo4948]

I support this packaging bc if u need 12 rollers instead of 10 for ur head you aren't obligated to buy another pack of ten rollers.

[@ElizaDolittle]

My mom - lol!!! I have pictures of her from the 60s where she had a line of rollers on top of the center of her head. My sisters and I got a kick out of it. My grandmother did the same thing.

[@taritangeo4948]

@@ElizaDolittle were they like in the video- small ones or bigger?

[@strivingformindfulness2356]

hippopajamas It's money-making packaging, for the company, of course. 💶💵💷

[@lindsaymorrison7519]

I think it helps people looking to replace the two they broke or lost without forcing them to buy way more than they need

[@elizabethmorgan2621]

Haven't read the replies, so someone may have already said this. I slept in these sponge rollers in the early 1960's. It helps if you hair isn't so long, and if the ends of your hair are cut straight across...."blunt cut". The ends won't be frizzy and straggly. All that brushing is sooo hard on your hair!! It will cause breakage. If you do this sponge roller style again, use a 3 inch wide plastic pick to first comb the hair out. It separates and smooths the hair in about 5 minutes! Then, gently brush your hair with a big, plastic, rubber tipped brush. Roll the hair over your hand at the ends of your hair. You can shape your hair into waves, and the bottom ends will be rolled under kind of like a "Page Boy" hair style. Check pics of Lauren Bacall. Wow! What a gorgeous, movie star! Have fun!

[@icansurviveuniversity.imra1405]

thank you for sharing ❤

[@Discordia5]

This was helpful. Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@dustirose29]

I will tell you the number one thing that was working against you here was your brush. A boar bristle brush is for smoothing. You need something like a Denman or something similar that has very stiff plastic bristles that will break up the curl and allow it to be worked. I have a pinup photography business that I do hair and makeup on my clients so I've been doing this for quite some time! Really, even though your curls were vert tight, they still can be formed and worked with the right brush. I use my Denman first to do the brush out and wave forming, then I use my boar bristle brush to smooth the top of the head for that sleek classic 40's look on top. I hope that helped!

[@kenziehurlock]

So I better get myself a Denman brush before I attempt this. Thanks for the tip!

[@jenniferelizabeth4402]

What kind of brush do you recommend? ♥️

[@dustirose29]

@@jenniferelizabeth4402 I recommend a Denman brush, but if you cant find one, then any stiff plastic bristled brush can work

[@joannaszulc1496]

but you don't need to brush any longer!!! it looks absolutely beautiful with this curly longish bob, makes me wanna ration sugar!! definitely not a disaster at all in my opinion haha

[@sebastiansilva5065]

Joanna Szulc IM THE 111TH LIKE!!!!!!!!!!

[@ysnc12]

Makes me wanna ration sugar 😂😂

[@whatif3271]

She was mostly taking other people's advice

[@d.bcooper4991]

I think she was going for a more 40s look it’s the hair being longer to the shoulders.

[@tinasparkles2434]

As a hairdresser, I would recommend the following: 1. Begin your set with near dry hair 2. Use larger rollers 3. Roll each section as a flat "ribbon" as opposed to twisting as you roll. 4. During the brush out, once formed, use slide clips to pin and define the waves at the front of your head, then hair spray in place.

[@karenolivo8524]

I love how genuine you are on the struggle with this tutorial/experiment because other youtubers make it seem so fast and easy! And when you do it alone you’re like why isn’t this working out so fast for me!

[@emmawhitworth1679]

Oh Lucy! Definitely larger rollers or smaller sections, you could also try setting with pure water, rather than adding setting lotion. Please don't give up - but it definitely shouldn't take you more than 30 mins to brush out!

[@wintertea260]

Emma Whitworth // yes definitely larger rollers or curl larger sections

[@neazenzen372]

Wait.. so is it smaller or larger sections???

[@cassiehall479]

Linnea Barzen the section should mirror the size of the roller, too much hair will prevent it from drying properly as the air can't circulate through to the inner part. Curling too tight will prevent drying too. Although if you have rollers that are too small and need a looser curl bigger sections will achieve that. Not recommended for fine hair as it doesn't hold curl very well and tighter curls will help. I personally don't use foam rollers as I need tight curls for it to hold and they tend to not dry. I use the brush rollers (taking the brushes out to prevent frizziness) so I can go for a smaller size but still have them dry. They're hard so they're uncomfortable to sleep on so I do it in the morning and use a drier hood

[@kdsims2343]

I never knew I had to brush out my hair after doing rollers to get this style. Makes so much sense now. So many opportunities to have cute vintage hairstyles wasted just because I did not know this one "simple" step.

[@wioi]

You can use curlers just yo have curls. I personally like curls more that this hairstyles. So it's preference. You did nothing wrong tho

[@colleenalcantar9061]

Wow your hair is beautiful

[@Lele-rj6ro]

Random tip: pull strips of fabric through where the plastic rods are. You just tie the extra fabric together so the foam rollers will stay in your hair and it’s SO much more comfortable to sleep in.

[@lotionspotions3143]

Great tip - thank you for sharing!

[@peachesmonroe251]

I'm lost. What was she trying to achieve? She had a perfectly nice Jean Harlow thing going on there but she seemed to hate it. I don't understand why. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Lilithly]

I'm not an expert on this, but I can see why she would dislike the stray curl that didn't combine with the rest of the hair. There were also some frizzy parts that still needed to be brushed out.

[@mysterylovescompany2657]

@@Lilithly I saw that stray curl, and all I could think was, "Bish, bobby-pin that shiz up and out of sight, as they would have at the time, and just move on with your day."

[@whatif3271]

She was mostly just taking other people's advice

[@ameliagreg6566]

The hair is supposed to combine and look like a water slide that has lots of hills in it. From left to right at the back, the hair will look like curves shelves on top of each other. It’s magical

[@qtpiefuuurrrever]

amelia greg the hair is not supposed to combine, its supposed to have slight frizzy pieces out. Look at any vintage photo of a woman with this hairstyle and they all had some frizzy free flying pieces. I also dont understand what she exactly expected from this look. The look she got was exactly how it looked back in the day... it’ll never look perfectly neatly coiled and frizz free unless you get some sort of keratin or straightening treatment. which most women did not do back then!

[@mudpuppystitchery]

As someone who is working on dressing vintage everyday, I thought you did a great job!!! I thought the end result looked pretty good!! As far as comfort, I will sometimes put the sponge rollers on the front of my head and use pillow rollers on the back of my head so it's easier to sleep on. I don't think it's the direction of setting because I've definitely rolled all of my sections in a downward motion and it still came out pretty good. I think the issue is that your hair is very long and not the "traditional" curling length and that your sections were super tiny. I think it would come out much more manageable next time if you used much larger rollers with bigger sectioning. That would most likely get rid of a lot of frustration and time. I was SO excited to see you uploaded this - keep trying! You're doing fantastic !!!!

[@SaraMakesArt]

I agree with McKenzie K about the end result. As far as how women in the '50s did this and cooked, looked after their kids, etc, most women back then didn't have hair nearly as long as yours. The length of your hair is one thing that will have an impact on how long it takes to brush out.

[@kathlenememcaj6847]

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[@bettablue2660]

I’ve watched my mom do this for 51 years. My mom did it all. She still sits down every morning and does the curling and teasing. She is beautiful!

[@philippgielow9987]

1. The set of rolling is the important thing. You have to roll it so as you would style it. If you want your style to a side you have to role it so. 2. The set of each roller has to be max. so big as the roller 3. At first spray water on the hair, make sure it nicely wet. Than use the setting lotion by it own. Comb it than make sure all of the product it all over the part of your hair. Than role but not tide. The sponge has to be in a regular fit. 4. Begin from the end of the hair an roll it up to the skin. 5. Use a silky net to it over your head if all rollers are in. That give you some good feeling and and the rollers be in position. 6. Put the curls so out how you want to style it. Brush it out, in the way you want to style. German hairdresser here hope you will get this at the next try. And i promise you getting it well done Greetings from Germany

[@Saffron333]

Oh man, as a hairdresser I would LOVE to take a crack at doing your hair. I had to do a wet set to pass my licencing exam and haven't done one since, I wish clients asked for vintage styles, they are fun to do!

[@pinkpineapple9663]

Aww.. see I'm always afraid to ask for them because every hair dresser I've been to has just been SO modern and SO in tune with modern trends that they look at me like a small orphaned child, a pity on their eyes on the fact they don't know Jack about vintage styling and that I know more about it then them, even though I'm going to them for styling help.

[@bluebutterfly105m]

1st of all you're hair still looked beautiful even if you think you "failed". Some tips for your next attempt: Use larger rollers and larger sections and don't roll so tightly. Get a Denman brush - it's best for comb outs (a boar bristle brush is typically used for finishing/smoothing). Also, with longer hair you need to section off you hair and brush out against you hand to get your curls to "combine" as you say. But seriously, still gorgeous at the end ;)

[@herbgurl82]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned this but endpapers! Endpapers will save your hair from getting tangled in your curlers. You can get them at a beauty supply shop cheaply.

[@bellpage7148]

Yep. For sure. That's what my grandmother did.😉

[@companionzoe]

My mother just used a bit of facial tissue, or even a square of toilet paper! 😁

[@strivingformindfulness2356]

megbethw1982 Yes, this. End papers will help. End paper bonus: they're also great for blotting oil from your face.

[@o0Avalon0o]

You look fabulous! Those Shirley temple curls were amazing! I love how I've never been able to do them and you did them accidentally. Lol At least now I have a good idea what to try next!

[@takeheart9962]

since watching so many beauty youtubers of different colors and hair types, I just really appreciate all the difference. There's not one beauty that's more beauitful than another...you're all just so beautiful it your own way.

[@oldasyouromens]

Make your sections larger. It should be easier for them to blend. A lot of the other vintage vloggers I follow say your sections should be about as much hair as fits into one square inch of scalp. Also cover your hair with a scarf next time, it should tame the frizz.

[@misstensecret4156]

Grace Sophia just extra information as she is dutch, an inch is about 2,5cm ;)

[@pandaprincess3065]

Women back in the day wouldn't do this everyday, they would do this, then the style would stay for a few days, so they would make it work along side doing other things they needed to do. Also, you may need to use bigger curlers.

[@hdb80]

Something about this 20's, 30's style really, really suits your natural looks. It's gorgeous on you.

[@anonymouswombat2354]

The end result was so different from what I thought it would be when she first took the rollers out. She started brushing and the curls disappeared into frizz but then she kept going and they redefined. I didn't know hair could do that. I think the end result was workable though. It might not have looked great loose, but put some Bobby pins in and you could get a nice hairdo.

[@momoyome]

I have become so emotionally invested in your quest for a brush out

[@CherryBerry48]

wow you def have that classic pinup girl look!! so awesome!!!

[@christina5192]

I like it. Very vintage and pretty I'm trying this.

[@laughinglady79]

I think its adorable even half way through it looked beautiful! But the self doubt was too much. Just enjoy the journey, make it work for you or work it! You're so pretty too.

[@shesnaamah]

omggg I always loved vintage hairstyles and you have the perfect facial structure to set this look! you are so beautiful and keep up the great work!

[@nataliecelikten4818]

As a curly girl I completed freaked out when she got that hair brush out. Noooo girlllll 🙈

[@LaraMonsterHigh]

Same

[@selinbalci8341]

This is called a brush-out, she's supposed to do that

[@cariad123]

Selin blc sure, but that doesn't mean brushing isn't Hell for curly hair.

[@moveabroadcoach569]

YES. As soon as she broke out the brush I was like "whaaaaaaaaaat???" But I guess it's just the 50's hairstyle. I say curl it and shake it out, and then rock the volume! hahaha I think I would die if I tried to brush my curls like that. So much pain.

[@LizaLavolta]

That's what a retro brush out is ya'll. You brush it to get that soft curl look that is notably retro. I have curly hair too, AND I do brush outs...and I do pin curls, and I do something in between sometimes. :) Depends on the look you want.

[@FaunaturaleOG]

Lucy I only recently found your channel and I am obsessed now! Love the historical hair videos, can't wait to see more videos from you❤️

[@sdesousa7]

Wow! The end result is AMAAAAZZZIIIIIING! Hands down.... On fb.. This is the BEST hairstyle tutorial of it's kind! Gorgeous!

[@TheVintageAcademic]

Covering with a scarf helps with frizziness! And rolling without squishing the roller is recommended for a smoother curl. Also, bigger sections of hair or a bigger roller circumference might make it easier to brush it out, the smaller the curls are the harder it is to get them to lay together in a brush out

[@jkr4258]

These are the kind of rollers my mother put in my hair when I was little. Usually was done the night before school picture day or some other special occasion. Yes, I had to sleep with them in my hair.

[@doclewis8927]

The look is lovely. A few bobby-pins here and there to tuck the strays and I think you're close. I love the minimal makeup with red lips...very vintage. Thanks for all of the hard work.

[@pheenobarbidoll2016]

My mom was a hairdresser back in the late 60s through the 80s, and all her clients were the little old ladies who got their hair set once a week. She'd wash, use setting lotion, roll, stick them under the hair dryer, then comb out the curls and back comb into the beehive. Then set with 60 gallons of hair spray. Once every 6 weeks or so it was perm time. These women had standing weekly appointments. They did not ever miss an appointment. EVER. They'd sleep in a hair net, use a little baby powder and them back comb to fluff their hair, then more hair spray during the week until their appointment.

[@pheenobarbidoll2016]

@FlyingMonkies325 An hour a week isn't that time consuming and it was how they relaxed and socialized. These were housewives, remember...this was their me time. Once a week youd be able to get out of the house, away from the kids and husband and simply enjoy some pampering.

[@faeriesmak]

Yep. This is what my Grandmother did! Her hair appointment was every Thursday at 2.

[@MirAndrusz]

My gramma Valerie was one of those little old ladies for sure lol

[@savetrump1088]

I know a 90 year old lady who went to the shop every Saturday.

[@mysterylovescompany2657]

@FlyingMonkies325 eh, I know plenty of women who get up way early before work each day so that they can wash and blowout their hair perfectly (despite the fact that washing daily really isn't actually the best thing for your hair/scalp, but they just take it so for granted that it's normal, that you try telling *them* that :-/ ), and with hair and makeup, it adds up to at least an hour. Just on primping. For *work*. Every single morning. Man, I like me a fierce eye or a statement lip, but I have my makeup routine down to 20 minutes for what I personally consider a full face (to me, foundation is and should be a single-layer item, then concealer is judiciously dabbed on any blemishes or under-eye darkness peeking through, then I powder my nose and spray the rest; so it may be relevant that I am not doing a full "beat face" thing), and if my hair is messy enough on a given day that anyone else would consider straightening or curling it, I just put it up. In total, it takes me half an hour to shower, and groom myself (hair and makeup included), then I just go put on the clothes I laid out the night before. I give myself 10 minutes to make and eat breakfast, and an extra 10 after that to finish my coffee (because you can't rush your waking-up time), before I hop into the shower. In total, I am dressed, groomed, fed and de-groggified and out the door in under an hour each day. I know some people who can do the whole thing in 30 minutes, but they're morning people so they don't need the extra time to sit over their coffee and also to baby themselves in moving slowly, in order to not be starting their day on a negative note, that I do. But I work with ladies who will cheerily tell you that they have to get up at 5:30am in order to get to work (30min away by a car, which they have) for 9am, and it makes me shudder. They think that's normal. I find the under an hour I take more than enough to pull myself together both mentally and physically, and create a legitimately polished result. But if I had to get up before the sun, just to get to work on-time when I had my own transport and so public-transit or anything like that wasn't a factor to consider in interfering with my punctuality? I think I'd just choose the extra half to one hour's sleep, and go in in pressed clothes but a clean face and a ponytail. I mean, I respect those ladies for their dedication, but I cannot get where they find the energy to genuinely prioritise things like a fully beat face and a daily blow-dry. Just to come *to work*. The ones who also make time for the gym or yoga in the mornings, on top of that, are even worse. Like, *how*? Just *how*? How are you getting enough sleep?! Not that I don't prioritise fitness as well, but I do that stuff *after* work. Like a sane person.

[@PumpkinBecki]

Wow! Those curls were proper ringlets. I'm impressed you managed to keep going for so long, I think my arms would have fallen off after an hour 😆 Love the shape you achieved at the back, and the kiss-curl is adorable xx

[@aprilflick8200]

You didn't fail, it's a beautiful style, glamorous abs classy....

[@sugar_coconuts8729]

THEYRE GORGEOUS

[@evgeniavas7154]

Oh my Godess!!!!!!! You're so brave and dedicated, Lucy! Unfortunatelly, I have no idea about any parts of the process, but really amazed by your strength of will! Hope your wish to battle the brush-out-dragon will come true!!!:-)

[@ermweezer]

This looks gorgeous!!! Even with frizz I’d call it a bit of a success. My attempt looked like a mess but I still wanna make it work, I would’ve loved to get it as good as this

[@yairmoreno9091]

So how did the 2nd day turned out maybe big soft curls or waves happened????? I think the set was just fine,a bit tight but not bad at all.. Maybe you just wanted big waves, just try lager sections instead! At <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="723">12:03</a> you seriously had a nice Disco 70's Dianna Ross do and it was pretty cute!

[@Loepsie]

It was completely straight the next day 😭 I ended up cycling through rain and dancing in a sweaty room that night, which was too much even for this monster curl set :P

[@yairmoreno9091]

Oh well at least your day-night seemed to improved on your mood and make it up to stressful brush out set! It is part of the experimentation and having hard ass straight hair (I understand) 👍

[@dawnburwell4876]

I think the rollers were too small for your length of hair.

[@blazevarone2344]

@@Loepsie Awwww

[@astralislux305]

Very classy. Not a fail. A true success!

[@cindynicholson7935]

Is gorgeous!! You look like a movie star from the forties!! I love it!!

[@cath7782]

3 things 1. Love ur aesthetic!!! 2. Ur so pretty!!! 3. Loved how ur hair looked throughout this vid!!

[@Lowwski]

What was you trying to do? I thought it looked good in the end lol

[@susannarose1167]

I love love love your hair!!!! What could you possibly think failed? It’s beautiful, and even more so with the hair pomade. It looks like a vintage movie stars look, it’s worth the time it took! Prob didn’t need to brush it out so much!

[@evakatrinaa]

Omg this takes me back. I think your result was gorgeous. When my mom did my hair like this it was once a week on Sunday night with wet hair. On Monday it was all stubborn individual curls but by Wednesday it looked pretty great, by my eight-year-old standards. Also, she only rolled the bottom half or 2/3. I still remember sleeping with these same pink foam rollers in! Plus, I agree with others saying to use a wide comb at first because there will be tangles.

[@MinaF99]

Do follow everyone else’s advice to get less tight curls but if they do end up that tight again you can either mist a TINY bit of water on your hair or using a hairdryer as you brush out, but that can make your curls fall if you’re not careful, but sometimes when it just doesn’t brush out (because 3 hours definitely isn’t normal) you gotta do what you gotta do. Also try it with just water and no setting lotion, I don’t think your hair needs it.

[@Anna-ie6wt]

Mina F setting lotion will help her hair set and be able to hold curl longer so she can brush longer

[@xx000xxz]

I think the curls came out great, Lucy. I think that hairstyle let's you okay with a different length of hair. You can finally wear bobs! Maybe if you are looking for length, use bigger sections of hair and don't roll it all the way up. Maybe do like halfway or 3/4th near your roots. You will still get curls, but not so much brushing. And applying a light coat of oil towards the end before you set your hair is great too. I found that setting lotion makes the hair frizz a bit, oil will do the opposite. Setting lotion is similar to hair spray, it makes the curls last longer. I would love to see a rework video on with these rollers. Good luck!

[@irisl7817]

Oh the memories! I used to want curly hair so much. I still want curly hair. But my mother would put my hair up in those foam curlers all the time and I would sleep in them. They weren't too bad to sleep in. You might want to try curling not quite so tightly and maybe not quite to your scalp, and then taking them out should be less of a struggle. Over time you will pull less hair. I never tried a 1940s style brush out with this curling method, but I did get some nice curls that lasted for days, and I have fine hair that doesn't tend to hold curl very well. I had a combination of those smaller curls and larger ones. I think I still have the curlers somewhere. I should pull them out and use them again!

[@classylady13jd]

My nan used to put her curlers in every day and tie a scarf round them 40's style. Her hair always looked wonderful.

[@MillsSkits]

I've never done a brush out, but sometimes do rag curls with small strips of fabric tied once at the scalp, sleeping in them overnight. It's totally free if you have spare fabric scraps, and they're really easy to use. Cut each at about 1" x 12" More = Tighter curls Less (as few as three) = Waves I think the more curls you make, the tougher it will be to brush them all into one, but still think it looked good!

[@lindagoehlen256]

My mom did my hair with rag curls when I was a kid back in the 70's. That was always fun!

[@lesliee4033]

Bigger rollers helps out a lot. Trust me, I have a vintage style and I do this every night to my hair. It takes a lot of patience, especially if you want that perfect 40s/50s style hair. Plus you need to use a pomade as well. It helps tame the frizz by ALOT and gives the hair it’s shape.

[@emilial.1684]

The brushout is all about the technique. I was lucky and my great grandmother taught me when I was little. It was a struggle at fist but now it takes me 10-20 minutes to do my hair in the morning.

[@kenzielacosta8244]

End result is really nice. What fun experiments.

[@michellestratford9753]

I'm only 53 but I felt so ancient when I realized that a young woman your age had no idea how to roll your hair up! Lol. I'm loving your channel ❤️💗

[@WithLoveKristina]

I’m 30 and I was surprised as well. I remember rolling my hair as a pre teen with my grandma. 😂

[@maryannanderson1744]

Never understand why you're going to roll it then brush it out? Crazy. My hair never held that kind of curl anyway. If I rolled it, it would be almost be straight my the end of my date. HA!

[@ILovePeetaMellark]

When I do a brush out I use these foam rollers, but I use larger ones than you have, and I do slightly larger pieces of hair that you did. I find that it's easier to brush out when I do that because there are fewer curls to combine and the curls aren't as tight. I also make my own setting solution by boiling flaxseeds, which makes your hair super shiny.

[@youtubebear93]

So you boil the flaxseeds and then you use the boiled water?

[@ILovePeetaMellark]

Yes. The water thickens a bit, and I usually add a couple of drops of an essential oil to make it smell nice when it's nearly finished boiling. Then I just use it as you would any other setting solution. My brush out can last for 3 days using it. Here's a recipe: www.care2.com/greenliving/flax-seeds-body-scrub-hair-gel.html

[@cvmfriends]

It looks amazing! I love your videos! You have such gorgeous hair! My little sister and I used these the night before my sisters wedding. I remember putting moose in our hair before we rolled the curls. also maybe larger sections of hair and if that doesn’t work maybe dampen your hair slightly. But I remember the moose made everything really nice to work with in the morning.

[@weetiewhitfield5275]

Gosh even your fails look good ... seriously im envious lol

[@zaedaladwan3814]

This hair is lovly on you😍

[@victoriatucker6271]

This takes me back to childhood, sitting on the floor at my mother’s feet while she set my hair in those rollers. And sleeping...torture! As my grandmother always said, “you have to suffer to be beautiful “

[@barbaramoore1711]

It looks awesome. It really does look beautiful. You were made for that hair-do

[@aseel7845]

Dude I really like your videos and your style, youre real chill and balanced

[@bloomy27]

I love your personality ❤️

[@mimiidlewild8561]

Separate curls happens at the base (near the scalp). Most of your brushing as at the length. Brush your scalp, really go for it. Flip your head upside down to do the back and sides, then right side up. The top should be brushed more than one direction.

[@lilyrose1364]

I don't find it turned out so bad ! It has a really authentic vibe ! I like it :) !

[@tada9048]

Wow. I love love this style. Thank you so much for sharing I will try this style. From Connecticut ♥️

[@silviaelfakih100]

This remembers me my grandmother Alicia (rest in peace). She had straight hair and used to do this kind of things forma being trendy and into curly hair fashion. I'm naturally curly hair girl and never understood my struggle with irons for straight my hair

[@Adahleni]

I m naturally curly too and when I was younger I thought people in old ages simply didn’t have straighteners and all those hairstyles were just their natural hair 😅 I used to think "poor people" because my hair behaved the same way as those styled curls and I hated my hair 😅

[@iris_todorovic]

What are you talking about?😂 They look amazing!😍 Just keep trying girl💪

[@Olivia-oq6zh]

it looked really good, the tight curls definitely work for you!

[@juliecramer7768]

Thank you for filming this!. You are very entertaining and I felt your “pain”

[@pinkmarshmallow352]

Hmm. Not sure what you were hoping to achieve, but, at one stag I thought it looked good, pretty in fact, but you kept brushing and brushing! I must say your channel intrigues me, so I've subscribed!

[@benhassinefarah]

Hey I have a tip for you ! i actually use this method for about 5 years now. And I have a bit of experience that I want to share. First i put them overnight and the curls lasts for 4-5 days. I do them whether my hair is wet only with water or after I straighten it (especially my roots) and with the heat or the water they last that much . I don't tight them a lot and i start from about my neck and not near my scalp so that they are less tighter and more comfortable at night ( i barely feel them when I sleep). Plus i prefer to have a result of natural curls that are exactly the same as the ones with the curl heater but without heat. Plus by this method my hair stays long and doesn't look shorter (which I hate to obtain when I curl my hair). I hope I helped

[@benhassinefarah]

The22726 you are welcome 😉 glad i helped

[@1inabluebillion]

this was insane... the transformation was gorgeous

[@curlyglammomma3399]

Ive been following you for years and you deserve so many more followers

[@butwhy5741]

I'm always shocked at how gorgeous you are, you are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen from my perspective, I never knew how I really wanted to be like until I came across your channel. You are such a lovely person!

[@Loepsie]

Aww thank you!! ❤

[@butwhy5741]

Loepsie also me: *cries while clapping like a seal* 😭💘

[@emma199307]

*AngelPsk* if that’s you in your profile picture you actually kinda look like her lol, you’re both beautiful .

[@butwhy5741]

A Awww 😭 thank you very much, you are very kind

[@ashka5551]

5 videos in.. I realise I like this KZbinr. Damn

[@lolasmythepinkerton]

When I was a kid we used sponge and brush rollers all the time. You can use a bonnet type hair dryer if you don’t want to sleep on them. Also we had several different sizes that gave different curls. I have straight hair and mine never curled as tight as yours and brushed out much looser. Looks pretty on you!

[@sandpiper5705]

This was gorgeous, you have such natural beauty.

[@Alibeeee]

I’m not certain if anyone has suggested end papers but you might find less tangling at the ends of you use them

[@c1rceinvidiosa]

the rollers are too small, and you should take slightly larger sections. if the curls are still too tight, you can try lightly backcombing them. this also helps to combine the curls. i do this everyday, and it only takes me about 5 minutes to brush out, or 15 minutes if im trying to get them absolutely perfect. hope this helps!

[@yvetteratson9945]

your hair looks just fine I used sponge rollers for years as well as spoolies and bobby pins for pin curls. Just leave it alone and enjoy it, it is fun. I was born in 1951 so did do and use all those things

[@cubemissy]

This was NOT a fail. In these curls, you’re a bombshell! Maybe a big silver pin on one side for interest.

[@daisyhuangvuelvas6089]

Loepsie your hair is always beautiful no matter what 💕

[@celestialskye1]

Also, seems like the rollers were small. Take more hair into the rollers, it didn't turn out so bad as you think! Just remember when using sponge rollers the tighter you roll the tighter and kinker your hair will be. When you use pomade or wax put a small amount in the palm of your hand and rub together with other hand ~ then rub your hands through the hair. Not individual pieces. Hope this helps! 💕

[@JogginJo]

You look so stunning! Your features work so well with that style. You look like a hollywood star from the golden age.

[@AidaAji]

THAT LOOKS SUPER BEAUTIFUL

[@evanescence686]

These curls look so nice, I really want to try this hairstyle I'm just scared that my hair might get damaged from all the brushing 😥 You're gorgeous by the way

[@hannahringel4892]

You need to see „Lisa freemont Street“. She did some great tutorials about such hairstyles.

[@the13corinne]

It looks beautiful!

[@APPR.]

I LOVE IT!! 😍😍 So beautiful!

[@ELCinWYO]

If we'd ever brushed my hair like that after using sponge rollers my hair would have been fly away straight.

[@lisaw2395]

I‘m completely fascinated by your results because my hair is the opposite - if I actually manage any curl, it will disappear if you look at it the wrong way xD Your hair looks great, even if you planned something else. How many rollers did you use in the end and what diameter do these have? After watching the video, I realize that ten bigger rollers on my hiplength hair was a quite pathetic try 🙈

[@psychic644]

Cute video ! Ok, my aunts and mother were very young girls during that era. They did their hair the same way. To keep the hair clean during cooking and house chores and gardening women wore scarves. They covered their entire heads with them. Some of them slept on rollers every night except the night before they were going to wash it. One of my relatives is close to 80. She still does her hair this way and does sleep in curlers at night.

[@dawncathlene6173]

Between the video and the comments, I am excited to try this myself! My hair doesn't hold a curl and I have only managed to get it to hold with rag curls. I am going to try these sponge curlers.