10.29.2014

How To: Blake Lively Sexy Bedhead Using Velcro Rollers

Do y'all remember last week's post when I talked about fall hair trends? I know, it was a week ago, so click here to refresh your memory. I asked y'all to choose the look you'd like to see a tutorial on, and this was the look with the most votes! Today I'm showing you how to get Blake Lively's sexy bed head using velcro rollers

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Can we just talk about how gorgeous her hair is? She's one of my top hair-spiration sources. But you wouldn't believe how easy this hairstyle is to achieve. Instead of using a curling iron, I thought I would mix it up and use velcro rollers. These provide amazing volume and a slight curl--perfect for that "I woke up like this" bedhead.






You'll need--
  • velcro rollers
  • hair clips
  • comb
  • hair product of choice
  • heat protectant
  • hair spray
  • texturizing product
  • brush (if needed)
How To:
-I'm starting with washed hair. While damp, I applied my hair product of choice--I usually apply something to help with frizz. A curling mousse or volumizing product might be more your style.
-Once hair is about 70-80% naturally dry, I'll roll my hair. I used really large ones for volume and used smaller ones on the sides for curl. Velcro rollers can be purchased online, at beauty supply stores, drugstores, and box stores (Target, etc).



-I rolled hair under and secured the roller with a clip. Feel free to experiment on the rolling direction to give you the results you want. I started at my roots first and went down the back and then rolled the sides, as pictured below:

-I did this super fast, because I'm always in a hurry. Please enjoy my messy, crazy rollers-in-hair face. Oh, and note Charlie's toys piled over there on your right.



-Now you have a few options. You can blast it with the hair dryer until your hair is dry. But I chose to bust out my dryer cap. Just stuff your hair under there, attach it to your hair dryer, and heat things up. This takes anywhere from 5-15 minutes. I got mine at Sally Beauty Supply--they have a couple of options, and you can use the dryer cap for conditioning treatments in addition to the intended dryer function.

-Once hair has dried, let it completely cool down before taking it out of the rollers. Since I'm going for a messy texture, I don't use a brush, just my fingers to comb through it.

-To finish this hair, it's going to need some texture. Some options (choose one): beachy waves spray (gives it a bit of a crunchy feel), texturizing paste (for that piecey look), dry shampoo (blast in roots for more volume and then use what is left on your hands to go through your hair, like pictured above), or texturizing powder.

-I tapped the powder in my palm, rubbed my palms together and then dispensed the product through my roots and hair, as pictured above. Finish with hair spray and you're set!

-Tips: To extend the hair style, I sleep on a satin pillowcase--something I've mentioned many times before on the blog. I also use dry shampoo to help with decreased volume.

-Remember this hairstyle is about giving you volume. You're not going for super curly hair here, so my friends with fine hair, please try this!


Want to see this tutorial in action? I made a video just for you (complete with awkward dancing, because that's just who I am) showing how I did this! Check it out below (and subscribe to my channel, if you'd like):

69 comments:

  1. I love it! I'll try this at home.
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  2. I love it! I'll try this at home.
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  3. Well you and Blake are gorgeous!! I have much shorter hair but I think I could do something similar with smaller rollers. By the way, I picked up the Sonya Kushak blush in Melon and love it!! Thanks!! I thin I can use that shade all year! Blessings! Susan

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  4. Excellent tutorial - think I'll try this tonight. Love how you've added pic instructions as well as a video - wish more bloggers would do this. And that Got2B powder is awesome too!
    Madame Raptor x

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  5. Totally agree - she is a great inspiration for hair tutorials!! Great post!!

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  6. I need to get my rollers out from hiding, and give this a try. Blake Lively is so gorgeous!
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  7. Looks great! I have always had problems with velcro rollers. I think since my hair is so fine they won't hold.

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  8. Sounds like I need to get me some velcro rollers! Although my hair hates to hold a curl so I don't know if they'd work for me or not!

    <3, Pamela
    sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com

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  9. I loved this! I've never used velcro rollers before and I thoroughly enjoyed your awkward hair dryer dance! ;)

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  10. so pretty! I haven't tried velcro rollers in so long, I need to break those bad boys out again, and give it a go. Thanks for the great how-to!

    www.hollandsreverie.blogspot.com

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  11. Only you can make curlers look so good :)

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  12. LOVE IT! And such a sexy hairstyle, thank you so much for sharing I always wondered how to accomplish her waves!

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  13. Gorgeous. I wish I had long enough hair to do this!

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  14. Um yes! Love this and Blake's hair! Got to try me some rollers!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

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  15. You look awesome - your hair is just as gorgeous as Blake's, girl! And I love the walkthroughs that you give; they're so helpful and easy to follow along.

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  16. Oh yeah- that Blake: always so gorgeous and still so natural. But hey- now she has some serious competition! Love your hair like that Elle! XOXO, Sissi www.beauty4free2u.com

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  17. gorgeous! blake has the best hair! xo jillian - cornflake dreams

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  18. For some reason Velcro rollers just don't seem to work with my hair, and I don't know why. Love your finished product, so pretty!

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  19. I love this! Blake seriously has the best hair!
    The Style Storm
    <3, Christina

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  20. I never used roller's before, well, my hair was never long enough for it but I want to get some now!

    Reflection of Sanity

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  21. Ooh this turned out gorgeous! I'm going to have to remember your hair tutorials for when my hair (hopefully) gets nice and long.

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  22. I loved the soft curls u achieved using the rollers.. :)

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  23. I wish those worked on my hair, mine is bone straight it barely holds a curl for 30 minutes. But you my dear, look amazing!

    xo

    Michaela

    http://michaelajeanblog.com

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  24. Oh I would love to have that dryer cap, thanks for sharing:)

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  25. Why didn't I know things like dryer caps existed!?

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  26. Very pretty! I have never seen a dryer cap like that before!

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  27. What a beautiful look! I definitely need to get one of those dryer caps.

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  28. Love it! I always like to rock wavy hair because it helps hide my big nose!! lol I need to invest in the hair rollers to save time from manually curling it with the curling iron.

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  29. I haven't busted out velcro rollers in awhile but do love the look they give you.

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  30. Your hair looks so pretty! I have got to try more things with mine. My go to look is down and straight. boring!

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  31. woow your hair loooks great elle.. I am going to try this :D

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  32. that looks great!! Ahhh blake lively is so perfect. Always.

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  33. I like using them but hate to dry them. Maybe I need a cap!

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  34. Really beautiful, Elle! My favourite kind of curl... x

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  35. wow, this style looks amazing on you! i have tried experimenting with velcro rollers before but seriously, i just don't know what i am doing wrong - i can never get the hair to stick. i'm so confused!

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  36. Oh, to have long locks! Such a pretty, natural result!

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  37. Your hair looks great. I bet this would work with the magnetic curler. If I could just figure out to keep those in my hair.

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  38. I love the way your hair turned out!!

    xo,
    Angela

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  39. Your hair looks just like hers!! I am definitely going to try this!!

    Maggie
    www.PolishedClosets.com

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  40. Wow Elle! You totally nailed the look!
    Keep in touch
    xx
    www.JuneWantsItAll.com

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  41. Your hair looks amazing!!!! I seriously have never gotten that hang of velcro rollers they never stay in my hair!

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  42. I love her hair, and this tutorial is awesome!

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  43. This looks amazing... and DOABLE! I need to get me one of those dryer caps!

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  44. You are so adorable! Mostly I just wanted to see a Blake 'do on your gorgeous tresses but I find myself suddenly in need of Velcro rollers and wanting to try this myself. Awesome tutorial, Elle!

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  45. Wow ,looks fantastic ,love your Hair Style! Great Work!

    Have a lovely Day xoxo

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  46. Awesome hair how-to! And aren't you the cutest? Blake has great hair- I would love to recreate this look!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  47. Blake Lively is my biggest hair idol! So jealous of her perfect locks! Your do looks pretty amazing too though, you look gorgeous!

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  48. I love this hair tutorial, though I'm a bit too short as of right now. Beautiful nails! (:

    http://accordingtokiki123.blogspot.com/

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  49. Looks so pretty! This kind of makes me wish I had long hair.

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  50. Your hair looks beautiful! Great tutorial girl!

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  51. I love this look but no matter what I do whenever I use velcro rollers my hair just falls flat again within an hour :( xx

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  52. Love this!!! Thank you so much for the post, I am going to try it soon! Who wouldn't want blake's hair!!

    xoxo,
    Whitney & Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  53. Now before you put the rollers in, did you dry with a hairdryer?

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  54. oh so simple! It'll look perfectly if I had more hair)) thanks for this post dear!

    Lyosha
    Inside and Outside Blog

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  55. my friend swears by her velcro rollers. i have shorter hair so wonder if it'd work for me

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  56. We love her hair too and such a fun tutorial, you definitely rocked it Elle!! Might have to give velcro rollers a try now.

    xx 365hangers

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  57. Lovely, Elle! I am looking forward to watching this video on Sunday morning as I enjoy my java. :) T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com

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  58. elle, I just got the Sonya Kushak blush in melon and love it!! It is the perfect shade for my skin tone. Thank you for the suggestion!! That is why I follow you! Great advice, perfect skin, and super shopper(: Susan

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  59. Oh to be like Blake, she is sooooo gorgeous! Love this tutorial, you look beautiful!

    Brooke
    www.pumpsandpushups.com

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  60. Oh, you've inspired me to dig out my old trusty velcro rollers!! I haven't used them in ages! PS - did you make a run to Walmart in your curlers? :D

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  61. Great tutorial! Lovely hair, Elle! T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com

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  62. This is gorgeous! Great tutorial, and I love that it's user-friendly (especially for me, who doesn't know a thing about styling hair). I think I'm going to have to pick myself up some velcro rollers ASAP!

    Kisses from Buenos Aires xx
    http://amateandarottweiler.blogspot.com.ar/

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  63. Great tutorial here! I need to pick up some of those rollers!
    Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  64. What?! There is such a thing as a dryer cap?! I've never heard of this before, but that's brilliant!

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  65. love your nails here! my high school friend used to use a cap!

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