Vintage Inspired Hair Do – How To: Using Rod / Bendy Curlers for a Wet / Damp Set ~ And a brief look at Vintage Perms

I am showing a simple and quick Hair do – How To basic, the Wet Set. Actually, as you will see in the video, mine is more of a damp set. I am using a set of rod curlers / bendy curlers (I have seen them called both) that I purchased at Dollar Tree. I found that these curlers are the perfect size to create the styles I like and want to share my quick tutorial (and how I fumble thru some of this) with you.

For this post I am showing a simple and quick Hair do – How To basic, the Wet Set. Actually, as you will see in the video, mine is more of a damp set. I am using a set of rod curlers / bendy curlers (I have seen them called both) that I purchased at Dollar Tree. You can find them on Amazon, at the beauty supply stores, and even TJ Maxx/Marshalls (I got my daughter a set rom there). I found that these curlers are the perfect size to create the styles I like and want to share my quick tutorial (and how I fumble thru some of this) with you.

Here is a list of products I used:

Big Sexy Hair Volumizing Lotion

HnH Placenta Hair Treatment

Bedhead Super Star Thickening Spray (Although, in this video I use the lotion …same stuff different delivery)

Lotta Body Setting Lotion

Curling Rods Bendy Rollers (this is a link to some on Amazon. These are not the same as the ones I use in this video, however this product should give the same result, I have used simular to these and have had no issues. The ones I use are from Dollar Tree. We all know not all Dollar Trees have the same stock. I wanted to give options. You can also find curling rods are your local beauty supply, like Sallys or Ulta. I have even found a set, for my daughter, at TJ Maxx and Marshalls).

Large Pink Duck Bill Clips (these are a similar set. I got mine at TJ Maxx)

I hope this post has helped you realize your Vintage Hair Do ambitions. Take your time and practice practice practice. Remember, women of the past may have had a weekly appointment at the beauty salon, so their hair do did not just miraculously happen….they had help! And not everyone looked picture perfect like a sit com housewife all the time. We are all human…even out vintage sisters from years gone by!!!

XOXO

Tiffany

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Vintage Inspired Hair Do – How To: Spoolies Review and First Impression

On a sunny fall afternoon, my darling hubbie needed something off of Amazon. In the sweet way he works, he just added his item to the communal Amazon cart and hit “check out”…and was generous enough to purchase all the random items I had added over the week. I always have random things in my Amazon cart, things I will probably never actually buy, unless my husband gets there before I delete everything. Anyway…this is how I became the proud owner of these weird little silicon curlers….that I did not even know were called “Spoolies.”

Modern day Spoolies from Amazon.  Review and how to at ramblingsfromahousewife.wordpress.com
Photo from a Worthington ad, no longer available.

The above photo is not an actual photo of what I have. I got the more modern knock offs. I did not know they even were a “thing” back in the “olden days.” Mine are bright pink. I had seen them advertised over the years, as one of those pesky Facebook ads. As a “girl mom” I had them in my cart many times and never bit the bullet. I mean, how many different types of rollers does a gal need? (14…a gal NEEDS 14 different types of rollers, apparently.)

Modern day Spoolies from Amazon.  Review and how to at ramblingsfromahousewife.wordpress.com
Photo from Amazon listing

They are advertised, now as in days gone by, as a comfortable alternative to the more hard curlers.

As you can see, the mom and little darling are snoozing away, comfy as can be. My experience was not the same. I found these hard and quiet disturbing to get a good comfortable position. But I feel that way with simple pin curls, as well.

Modern day Spoolies from Amazon.  Review and how to at ramblingsfromahousewife.wordpress.com
Photo found on Pinterest. The link said it was available on the Spoolies website, however I did not find it there so I am sticking with just giving Pinterest the credit.

Here is a YouTube video I made to review these cute, yet uncomfortable, rollers.

Products I used in this video

“Spoolie” type of Rollers

Big Sexy Hair Volumizing Lotion

HnP Placenta Hair Treatment

Bed Head Superstar Thickening Spray

Bed Head Manipulator Paste

Large Pink Duck Bill Clamps (This is a link to similar clamps, I got mine at TJ Maxx)

Metal Small Duck Bill Clamps

Large Metal Duck Bill Clamps

Lotta Body Setting Lotion

Black Spray Bottle (I put the Lotta Body in this. It was supposed to be a mister but it does quiet work that way, unfortunately)

I hope that this informal review of these cute curlers and the longivety of the curls has helped you make a decision on whether or not you need them.

XOXO

Tiffany

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Vintage Inspired Hair Do – How To: Basics from the Beginning and a Vintage Hair Dryer Display

One of the most important steps to achieving my hair do goals is mastering the basics such as GOOD hair products and the foundation of a good blow-out. I created a YouTube video showing how I do my blow out and what products I use. Please join me on YouTube for the tutorial and then be sure to come back here and enjoy the vintage ads I found of these fun vintage hair dryers.

I love vintage hair styles. As I have mentioned a few times, my aesthetic of choice is the late 1950s to early 1960s (the time frame Mad Men took place). Any style from the soft, easy curls you would see on Donna Reed or Betty Draper to the more dramatic big sexy bouffant styles of Brigitte Bardot or Joan Holloway.

Achieving the perfect vintage inspired hair do has been very difficult for me. For the longest time, I did not want to cut my (very) long hair so I was limited in the styles. Now that I have taken the plunge with a shorter style, I am finding it a challenge, at times but not all that impossible. I am loving the shorter style and the freedom and versatility it brings.

French actress Brigitte Bardot starring in Jean-Luc Godard’s film ‘Le Mepris’, aka Contempt, 1963. Photo from Huffington Post

One of the most important steps to achieving my hair do goals is mastering the basics such as GOOD hair products and the foundation of a good blow-out. I created a YouTube video showing how I do my blow out and what products I use. Please join me on YouTube for the tutorial and then be sure to come back here and enjoy the vintage ads I found of these fun vintage hair dryers.

Products and Tools I use in this beginning step to acheive the perfect vintage inspired Hair Do:

HnP Placenta Super Strength Leave-in Hair Repair Treatment (Back combing / teasing, coloring hair, heat, etc. can be very damaging to your hair. This helps give it some TLC). I found this at Sally’s Beauty Supply and have been using it for years. You can also find it on Amazon.

The following products can be found at Ulta, Target, Walmart, Etc. I, often, find them at TJ Maxx and Marshalls for a few dollars less. Of course, they are also available on Amazon.

BigSexyHair Volumizing Conditioner

BigSexyHair Total Body Blow Out Lotion

I think these next two products are the same thing. One is a lotion while the other is a spray. Both are great, the spray is just a little less messy, to me. I think the lotion might be good to use if you want a more concentrated application. I bought the lotion first then discovered the spray and have preferred using the spay.

Bed Head TIGI Superstar Queen for a Day Thickening Spray

Bed Head TIGI Superstar Blow Dry Lotion for Thick, Masssive Hair

Photo from Royal Hats
Photo from Life Magazine December 7, 1962
Absolutely in love with this “portable” hair dryer. You can dry your hair and not neglect your duties. Photo from All Things Fulfilling.
Photo from Click Americana
Photo from Click Americana

Here are some TikToks of me using my vintage bonnet style hair dryer.

XOXO

Tiffany

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