VIDEO TIME! Going Gray Gracefully

Dear Reader-

Aging gracefully? Let’s do it! We’re dishing out advice about transitioning from artificial hair color to your natural gray.

Sincerely,

As The Curl Turns

VIDEO TIME! Big “Bangs” Theory. Vintage Hairstyling Tutorial

Dear Reader-

Bangs are an important piece in the puzzle of retro hair. Tune in to see how I roll out my own big bangs.

Best-

ATCT

VIDEO TIME! Let’s Talk About Your WEDDING Hairstyle

Dear Reader-

Wedding season is upon us. You may be a bride or know one at the very least. Friends don’t let friends do their own hair for their wedding.

Warmest Regards,

As The Curl Turns

VIDEO TIME! Rolling Vintage Updos Everyday

Dear Reader-

A vintage hair connoisseur? Take a gander at this video for advice on how to keep it up everyday!

Sincerely,

ATCT

VIDEO TIME! Cosmetology Students, this one’s for you!

Dear Reader-

Advice from two working hairstylists to cosmetology students everywhere!

Best-

ATCT

No Pin Updo- A How To

Dear Reader-

Updos come in all shapes and sizes, be still my beating heart. But they do not all require pins. This particular updo requires only a needle and thread. It is quite speedy, which is nice when time is of the essence during a wedding or group event. We have all had head counts or time frames change on a dime!

First, set the hair as usual. Take the set out and loosen/brush the big loose curls with the tail of a rattail comb. Spritz with hairspray and don’t be shy. The curls need to be firm.

You may need about 6 feet of doubled over thread, so three feet of useable thread. I used regular thread here, but embroidery thread works well too. A curved extensions needle works as well as a straight one. Tie a knot around a curl starting on one side of the head and start sewing, in and out and around the curls.

Up, down, in and around with the thread. Gather the hair as you like it and sew!

Once you are all the way through to the other side, tie off the thread, and viola!

A nice, loose looking but totally secure romantic updo that will last. Shellac and you are done! And without a single pin. Grandma may say there is more than one way to bake a cake, and As The Curl Turns agrees.

Sincerely,

ATCT

p.s- martinis becoming too warm too fast? Try a smaller martini glass. Those big glasses may look cool, but they lose their cool quickly.

A New Year’s Resolution Kept!

Dear Reader-

Glamour Up! was my New Year’s Resolution advice for 2015. Even if it is only once a month for something nondescript. I wanted you all to know that I take my own advice and try to walk the walk as much s possible. I attend Bingo at the local Elks lodge once a month, and I utilize this opportunity to gussy up once in a while. I went last night and I wore vintage mink and heels. Yes, I said mink. I was definitely the most overdressed person there by far, and I will tell you this, my dear readers. I was the best dressed one there as well.

So- even if you feel a bit self conscious about being over dressed, let me say this: you will clearly be the better looking of all your peers, so who cares?! Grandma always said there is an outfit for every occasion, but As The Curl Turns believes there is a better version of that outfit to be had as well.

Best,

ATCT

p.s- Is your dog’s stomach on the fritz? Try a plain baked potato.

VIDEO TIME! Conditioner, Everyone Needs It!

Dear Reader-

Whether it is a conditioner for daily use, a heavier duty masque, or a leave-in, we cover it here.

Warmest Regards,

ATCT

VIDEO TIME! Rosie The Riveter Bandana-Tie it!

Dear Reader-

Tying a Rosie bandana can be tricky, and keeping it on can be even trickier. Tune in to see how to keep one on all day.

Sincerely,

ATCT

Pumpkin Pie Hair Accessory, DIY

Dear Reader-

I have been asked many times about my unconventional hair accessories. The coffin, the vegetables, the party umbrellas….how did I make them? So when I went to start my latest project, pumpkin pie, I took notes.

The idea came from one of my clients, as we were discussing what food (fake food that is) I could use for my Thanksgiving accessory. I couldn’t find a fake turkey leg to save my life, so my client said “hey, pumpkin pie!” Oh yes.

Two types of felt, a pie tin, craft foam, fake whipped cream, (thanks to Etsy) and I am on my way.

Now for the “crust.” I cut the edges wavy and glued it to the pie tin as if I had laid in an actual crust. I then added the foam inside.

Now to add the “pumpkin” overlay.

Can’t forget the whipped cream! Just a few dollops.

Now the hard part- how to attach it to my hair??? My usual duckbill clip won’t work because the bottom of the pie tin is totally flat. It will be lifted on that side if I use one of these.

So I decide to go just with bobby pins, which is as flat as I can get.

Done! In and secure.

 

Eat dessert first,

ATCT