3.23.2012

How To: Lana del Ray Retro-Inspired Hair Tutorial

In yesterday's post, I asked if you wanted to see an outfit or hair tutorial, and hair won! I thought I'd mix up today's hair tutorial with something a little different: retro waves. These are inspired by singer Lana del Ray and are easy to achieve:



I N S P I R A T I O N:


T O O L S:
  • Large curling wand (this is the one I own)
  • or large hot rollers
  • Recommended: heat protectant, hair spray, boar bristle brush, root lifting spray or volumizing powder


M E T H O D:
  • Start with a side part and separate hair into two sections.
  • Take the curling wand, holding horizontally, and start as close to the root as possible--this will add volume.
  • Wrap and twist hair around the barrel, not leaving space around the barrel. This will create an "s" curl and create the retro waves. Hold for about 10 seconds.
  • Catch and hold the curl as you release it from the wand to cool the curl and help it last longer.
  • Repeat until finished. Use hairspray if desired to hold.

O P T I O N S:
  • Use large hot rollers if you don't own a large curling wand--I used the wand because I don't have large rollers and the large barrel curling I own isn't long enough.
  • Need more volume? Try a root-lifting spray (on damp hair) or volumizing powder.
  • If your hair loses curl easily, use a smaller wand. As the curls fall, you'll get those waves.
  • You can brush underneath the hair to soften the waves.

Have a great weekend!!!

23 comments:

  1. I miss curling my hair like that! lovely waves!

    Babi
    www.whenbabispeaks.com

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  2. Looks great! I love that style!

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  3. Looks gorgeous - how do you make everything look so easy

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  4. looooove this look! You make it look so easy :) xx

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  5. I need to try this. Too bad my clipless curling iron barrel is too small.

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  6. gorgeous!! i'm definitely going to have to try this look this weekend!! thankfully atlanta's humidity will work with this hairstyle. win\win happy weekend!!

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  7. Pretty! I have a hard time achieving the same look. Thanks for the tips!

    Mary

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  8. Oh my gosh, your hair looks amazing!! I need to get some more volumizing spray, I'm almost out. I just got a large barrel curling iron. I have to try this hair style out!!

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  9. Looks awesome Elle! You have great hair. :D
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  10. Lovin the retro waves!

    Enjoy your weekend my dear:)

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  11. really nice - very fresh and relaxed - enjoy your weekend le xox

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  12. Sooooo pretty:) I love how make the instructions so clear.

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  13. i love to curl my hair but i never had this kind of curl so i will try this one! thanks for tips..
    have a nice weekend dear. xoxo, Haus of Gala

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  14. no can do for my short/medium hair.. but since I'm letting it grow, here's hoping that would suit me when I try it :)

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  15. This hair style is great for thick healthy hair. Adoring your finish look. :)

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  16. Absolutely gorgeous!!! I can't wait to try that. I've been trying to curl my hair every other day so I don't have to wash it as much. My hair thanks you ;) Hope you're having an amazing weekend :)

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  17. Oh mY...one amazing and much needed hair tutorial. I love how your curls are so gorgeous and romantic looking.


    <3 Marina
    Fashion.MakeUp.LifeStyle

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  18. i'm just blog walking and very surprise when we stopping here, cause you has a beautifull blog. Congratz.

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  19. what a cute hairstyle! love it! so vintage!

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  20. I don't think my rollers are large enough!

    Perhaps that will be my next investment.

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  21. Gorgeous. I really need to step up and buy a curling wand. I love this look.

    *Erin

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  22. So pretty! I can't wait until my hair is a little longer to try!

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