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My favorite gothic Hollywood waves- how to
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items This hairstyle requires alot of time (and steps) but is 100% worth it for big and bouncy Hollywood waves! Setting everything in place and using the right hairsprays in order will make this style stay all night - goth club tested ;)
This thermal protectant from redken is a great option, can be misted onto dry hair and adds a good hold/ base to start with
Important first step: adding heat protection
This pairs well with this style, adds flexibility and volume
Don’t forget to add texture to your root for volume!
Starting from the top, take small 1 inch sections and curl them tightly. Set them in place using a pin curl technique wrapping them with the ends under, making a circle and clipping them in place with small metal alligator clips. Adjust your parting ...
Your hot tools are important in this process- 1 inch to 1.25 are perfect
After taking each section out of your iron, spray the curl down with some flexible hairspray. Let it cool off before putting it in your pin curl. Once all of your curls are done, mist this on all the curls for good measure. You don’t have to use a wh...
Set it all in place with a flexible hairspray
After letting your hair set completely for 20-30 mins, take all your pin curl clips out. Next, gently brush through with a boar bristle brush for extra smoothness and shine
Next - taking out and relaxing your curls
Go in between each ridge of your curls with a teasing comb to really set everything and define your Hollywood waves. This step is crucial in order to make your hair really have that look instead of regular barrel curls. Get into your roots as well! M...
VERY important- teasing!
Take a little bit of this pomade and rub it between your palms, go through and evenly distribute it. If needed you can add more little by little, this will help add some shine and keep everything in its shape. And the very last step, add more of the ...
Almost Done! Final Setup Step