Turn the clock back and the heat up, literally. What better way to sizzle on Valentine's Day than to turn into a sexy, glamorous, vintage vixen. Ever wonder how to get sultry red carpet curls like Jessica Alba and Megan Fox? Well, here's what you'll need:
1-inch barrel curling iron, bobby pins, steam-set hot rollers, hair spray, boar bristle brush, fine toothed-comb
Squeeze into your most flattering dress, create a cat-eye and load on the mascara, make your lips pop with a bright red or pink shade, AND finally, get your curl on (check out the step-by-step below).
Now lets get going! You've got a date to impress! Enjoy XO
Step 1
Wash,
condition and dry your hair. If your hair is naturally curly, you will also
want to straighten it. Set your curling iron to a setting that is as hot as
your hair can handle without burning. Make a deep side part and clip the top
half of the hair up.
Step 2
Separate
a 1-inch section just above your ear. Clasp the end of this section with your
curling iron. Roll the iron under and wrap your hair around it until the iron
is about an inch from your scalp. Gently unravel your hair after 10 seconds or
until your hair is hot. Repeat this process all around your head with each
section directly next to one another.
Step 3
Once
finished, your hair should resemble Shirley Temple's ringlets. Spray these
curls with a firm holding spray. Allow the hair to cool and set for five
minutes. Then, take the fine side of your comb and beginning from your roots,
comb through the curls. The curl pattern will join together into a soft wave.
Apply more hairspray and recurl sections if necessary.
Roll With It
Step 1
Choose
rollers based on your hair type. Medium and small steam-set rollers work for
most hair types. However, curly hair types might opt for larger rollers to
create smoother curls. Once your rollers are chosen, heat them up and make a
deep side part in your hair.
Step 2
Separate
a small section just above your ear. Beginning at your tips, roll the roller
under toward your scalp. Ensure that the ends are smoothly tucked under. In a
horizontal pattern, continue this process all around your head. Use smaller rollers
for dramatic waves and volume around your face and the nape of your neck.
Step 3
Allow
the rollers to fully cool. The longer the rollers stay in, the more defined the
curls. Take all the rollers out. Dip your head upside down and brush the curls
out. Lightly apply hair spray. Flip your head back up and finish by smoothing
the curls with a brush and comb.
