Pin curling is a classic heatless hairstyling technique that creates beautiful curls and waves. Here's how you do it, drawing information from a YouTube video titled "How to Pin Curl: Step-by-Step Routine | Flatiron Curl Technique" on how to prepare a strand of hair before the pinning process:
Preparing the Hair Strand
- Sectioning: Begin by dividing your hair into manageable sections. This will make the process easier.
- Pre-Curling: Before pinning, some people like to take a section of hair and use a hair clip to hold it in the desired curled position.
- Cooling: The clipped strand of hair is then allowed to cool in the shape you desire. This helps the hair to begin forming the curl before you begin the pin curl.
- Ready for Pinning: Once the hair strand has cooled in the desired shape, it is ready to be wrapped into a pin curl.
Creating the Pin Curl
Here’s a table summarizing pin curling basics:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Hair Preparation | Start with clean, slightly damp or dry hair. Use a styling product (like mousse or setting lotion) for better hold. |
| Sectioning | Divide your hair into sections, depending on how tight you want the curls and how much hair you have. |
| Curl Formation | Take a small section and hold the end of the hair; create a curl by wrapping the hair into a loop. |
| Securing | Flatten the loop and use a bobby pin or hair clip to hold the curl flat against the scalp. |
| Repeat | Continue curling and pinning until all sections of hair are complete. |
| Setting | Let your pin curls set for at least a few hours, or preferably overnight. |
| Release | Carefully remove pins and gently style with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb. |
Different Pin Curl Techniques
You can alter the look of your curls depending on the technique you choose:
- Forward Pin Curls: These direct curls forward towards the face and create a voluminous look.
- Backward Pin Curls: These go away from the face and can help to create a fuller look at the back of the hair.
- Figure Eight Pin Curls: These create a wave instead of a spiral curl.
Tips for Successful Pin Curls
- Even Sections: Be consistent with section size to get uniform curls.
- Direction: Alternate directions of pin curls to create a natural curl pattern.
- Scalp Placement: Keep each pin curl close to the scalp.
- Patience: Let hair dry completely to ensure curls last.
By following these steps, you can create beautiful curls using the pin curl technique, often with the assistance of pre-curling the hair strand and allowing it to cool, as shown in the reference video.
