tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863792023187803515.post108273779481035991..comments2024-03-20T14:03:40.992-04:00Comments on Polka Dot Overload | Sewing, knitting & embroidery projects by Mikhaela Reid: Wet Set Woes (Hair Lessons, Part 1)Mikhaela Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02817367214920267825noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863792023187803515.post-28476462534664577422011-03-05T23:56:27.853-05:002011-03-05T23:56:27.853-05:00I have curly hair, its horrible. In fact I didn...I have curly hair, its horrible. In fact I didn't realize that some hair actually couldn't curl (I thought people just weren't scrunching it enough) until I got my hair relaxed. I missed my curls after my wonderfully straight, way too flat to my head hair did nothing when I tried to scrunch some life back into it. Having never used rollers before, seeing as my hair was curly... until I fried my hair into staying straight (which I regretted until it grew out) I had similar problems. So here is my advice for you: 1.) Start on the bottom of your hair and work your way up 2.) get the soft rollers, they are way easier to use than the pined in rollers, but if your stuck in your ways get some pin curl clips and clip them in at the base of the roller, where its closest to your scalp. 3.)Isolate, isolate, isolate!! Use clips, elastics or even bobby pins, what ever you have to do to section your hair as neatly as possible. Lastly 4.) If it feels loose it is loose, if it feels secure.... pin it again! I find an X with the pined rollers works best... however its not the most comfortable when sleeping in them.Maggiehttp://this4life.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863792023187803515.post-34988888735090288882010-03-23T14:35:04.436-04:002010-03-23T14:35:04.436-04:00My hair is thin, not thick, but doesn't hold a...My hair is thin, not thick, but doesn't hold a curl to save its life. The best thing I've found is setting it in pin curls while my hair is wet and sleeping on it (my mom used to make us sleep in rollers as kids, what??? pin curls are not the most comfy to sleep in but it's not like having rollers in). This is more of a 20s look than a 40s look, at least on my short, thin hair, but it is a curl that really lasts. Photo of the result here http://www.flickr.com/photos/7707505@N04/2601776501/in/set-72157605762280435/<br /><br />Can't wait to see you at Crisp on Friday!Gretchen the Household Deityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882578423517346342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863792023187803515.post-91852459804398559022010-03-23T12:46:02.322-04:002010-03-23T12:46:02.322-04:00Love your walk down memory lane - and you were a b...Love your walk down memory lane - and you were a beautiful bride! <br /><br />I hear ya about the hair woes. If you take a small section of my hair (say a pencil-size handful) and knot it when it's dry - knot as in knot and pull the ends as tight as possible - as soon as you let go, it unties itself straight. So I generally follow Peter's advice - blow dry straight and leave the rest to the stylist who gives it a little flair every quarter year or so.Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02807743649365159492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863792023187803515.post-84772718732190782612010-03-23T10:22:50.894-04:002010-03-23T10:22:50.894-04:00Wow, thanks all--these are great suggestions! I...Wow, thanks all--these are great suggestions! I'll look up those videos and try the alternative methods suggested.<br /><br />Peter, I hear you--and I probably will just leave it straight 95% of the time (just as I don't wear makeup 95% of the time), but I would love to be able to play with hairstyles to go with certain looks or special occasion outfits sometimes!Mikhaela Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817367214920267825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863792023187803515.post-1438609220513911722010-03-23T08:03:43.974-04:002010-03-23T08:03:43.974-04:00As someone who is basically bald, I think you have...As someone who is basically bald, I think you have gorgeous hair as-is. I would go with the straightness and not fuss with God's will. LOL<br /><br />I really like it parted on the side, but I'm very fond of that page boy cut too! Frankly, you look great bald, imo.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863792023187803515.post-50131246469087512412010-03-23T07:04:50.845-04:002010-03-23T07:04:50.845-04:00I am super lazy when it comes to hair (not a morni...I am super lazy when it comes to hair (not a morning person!) and generally rotate among the same three basic styles as you. But I like doing occasional overnight wet sets with pin curls or pillow curlers. They're long-lasting even on curl-resistant hair, and they're the lazy girl's beauty godsend. I mean, your hair does itself WHILE YOU SLEEP. Lisa Fremont-Street is a good teacher on setting technique, as is Strawberry Koi on YouTube, and the ladies at the Fedora Lounge have some excellent tips. <br /><br />I start with dry, clean hair, put some Lottabody diluted 1:1 with water into a plant mister and spritz each strand with the setting lotion as I go. Hair is much easier to manage and section off if it's dry. Having a tailcomb and lots of clips to keep hair out of the way while you curl helps.<br /><br />Bonus: the learning curve is really steep, so after two or three sets you'll have the hang of it. I will be posting a tutorial on how to make your own pillow curlers soon. They are stupidly easy.Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08658071376083163047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863792023187803515.post-3431685174091413832010-03-22T23:36:30.214-04:002010-03-22T23:36:30.214-04:00Hi, I just found your blog via Gertie's blog. ...Hi, I just found your blog via Gertie's blog. I too have recently started experimenting with curling my hair, and until a few weeks ago I thought my hair just couldn't hold a curl (I also have thick, heavy, very straight hair) But I have found that curling my hair when it is dry and just wetting the ends a bit with water and/or lottabody makes my hair crazy curly! I have been doing pin curls (a little tricky) and have also done a few pillow roller sets which are a little easier. <br /><br />So not that I have much experience but my advice is to not give up, also I highly recommend Lisa Freemont Street's channel on youtube she is a wealth of knowledge. <br /><br />Also I really love the outfits you have made recently, you are such an adorable pregnant lady :)Ariananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863792023187803515.post-29684453168745313362010-03-22T23:07:48.147-04:002010-03-22T23:07:48.147-04:00I feel your pain... I have always been awful with ...I feel your pain... I have always been awful with hair! I have finally managed to curl it so that it will last though. I used what are called "Pillow rollers." They look like rag rollers, but with foam in them, and you can get them at the drugstore. I dry my hair halfway, then spray each piece with setting lotion as I set it. I don't worry about a specific set or sectioning, and it comes out fine as long as I leave them in until it's totally dry (I sleep in them.) If I can do it, anyone can!Stitchy Witchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13492048376038786053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863792023187803515.post-81669018048712577312010-03-22T22:57:53.435-04:002010-03-22T22:57:53.435-04:00Thanks... I'm just afraid of burning myself an...Thanks... I'm just afraid of burning myself and my hair is so touchy and damage-prone I don't even like to blowdry it with heat. But if I really get nowhere with wet methods I might attempt heat ones again.Mikhaela Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817367214920267825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863792023187803515.post-38520299000995246022010-03-22T22:52:54.925-04:002010-03-22T22:52:54.925-04:00Whenever I decide to do curls I actually use my st...Whenever I decide to do curls I actually use my straightening iron, not a roller set. Youtube is an excellent resource for makeup/hair tutorials.<br /><br />This person has tons of fabulous pin-up/vintage hairstyles: <br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/user/ilovegerardo <br /><br />I'm sure you'll get the hang of it with practice. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com