Perfectly pin-up locks!
So as you know, I wear wigs every single day, and have styled and shaped them into various rockabilly styles, some not so great to some I'm really proud of, hope you wanna have a look :)
Also included some hair ideas! Maybe you're stuck for some cute hair, but don't worry -I've got you covered :D
My own hair;
So this is the first sort of roll I ever did, and they went too sort of long and cylinder shaped, but in the end I really liked them! Wasn't able to pick a hair flower that day so just bunged a few altogether, not my best moment xD very much a fluke though, haven't been able to get it right again!
I honestly hate how many piercings I had back then, they didn't suit me at all! Also I made the rather embarrassing faux-pas of ratty straight ends!
I wasn't really overly confident with regards to the rockabilly style back then so I just looked way too mismatched and rushed.
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Now this I'm way more proud of! I miss this wig so much it hurts, although it annoys me that you could see the bloody clips when I did this!
I'm not great at central fringes so pulled this to the side, and to be fair it was pretty cute :)
Now if anyone sees a wig this shocking red again please link me!
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Perfect pin-up locks
Victory rolls
Now these are a firm favourite as they really transform your look so easily! And honestly, they are not that hard to do on real hair! I'll be attempting these on my current red wig tomorrow, so I'll post some results for you, as I seem to be better at burlesque rolls!
Even found a cute little tutorial showing you how!
Victory rolls really put the lady in your look, they look so much more mature than some of the younger styles, and they add a touch of class to any outfit, but look especially fabulous with swing dresses!
They are my favourite pin up style for black hair!
You can do them pretty much anywhere in your hair, and as big or as small as you like!
Go super luxe like this lady!
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Bandanas!
Bandanas are brilliant for perfecting your pin up look, I used mine with a pretty lacklustre wig and they always made it look great! Just put your hair up at the back, I use a claw grip so I can then fill it up with hair flowers, tie the front into a cute little knot and you're ready to rock!
These ladies pull it off so well!
As you can see, you can also wear them covering the top of your hair, especially good if it's thinner on top, or if you wear wigs and the skin top or wefts are not so tidy!
Red seems to be the most staple colour of bandana (and honestly it's way too over-done), but I have them in pinks, black, blues and even greens! It's always a nice casual touch to an outfit, although they don't look overly nice with dresses, definitely more a trousers and blouse look!
The eyeliner game is strong with this one! Wowee :D
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Home-maker hair
Don't ask me why, this is just always what I've known this style as! Now, be warned, this can be exceptionally difficult to pull off. Shorter hair, very tight spiral or sausage curls with a straight or slightly waved fringe to one side!
Now I loved this wig dearly, but from certain angles it looked horrendous!
It was a nice style though, when you could get it to work!
Although be aware, if you have a round or fuller face it will very much emphasize that fact and if you're as vain as I am it'll draw your attention constantly!
I'm waiting on a wig in this style but in blonde, so I'll put some photos of that up next week for you :)
This lady really pulls it off!
Can't really stop staring at her bazoomas though :3
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The ultimate want! Bettie Page hair
Now, anyone who is anyone knows who the notorious lady was! And we all love her hair of course! Bettie bangs, or indeed the full on Bettie hair really does suit anyone and everyone, so don't be afraid to try this out!
Now at first you might end up arguing with your fringe a lot if it's not very thick, or if it's very unruly and won't curl properly, but persevere! It can be done!
And if all else fails, buy a clip in one ;)
As you can see, I bought a pre-styled Bettie wig, which was a bad idea as it was not very heat resistant, too darn shiny and the fringe had to be re-styled by me anyway!
It did look very beautiful though (when it was cooperating!) and it really fit the look well, but it is another style that will emphasise a rounded chin, and make your face look shorter.
When it does work however, oh myyyyy how it works!
Bettie hair definitely needs to be pulled off with a smile ladies!
And last but not least for the hair styles and leading us into the realm of accessories for you pin up locks;
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Updo's with veil
Now these are perfect if you're needing a touch of elegance and class, and there are so many styles of veil, from huge and awe-inspiring to small and understated! There will definitely be something that suits you!
I would kill for this lady's face, she is gorgeous!
If you need a nice veil or hair accessory, I really cannot recommend Lady Lavender's Millinery enough, as I've bought pieces from her before and they are wonderful!
If however you are on more of a budget, you can't go wrong with eBay!
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Accessories!
Hair flowers
Definitely my most favourite accessory! You can have as many as you like, in any colour you like! I am a fashion-perfectionist by nature so I always have to match mine!
You can find hair flowers in any bloom you can think of, the firm favourites are Orchids, Roses and Hibiscus, however I've also seen the rarely-utilized Sakura make an appearance, but mainly in my own hair!
I do love the louder colours though, like this amazing green! And they do really come in all different colours, and indeed all different styles of attachment, so there is something for everyone!
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Hair clips
Now as with every style there are some obvious little clip styles that people go for as they just work! Examples of these include Swallows, Roses, hearts, banners and skulls. But there are also some really cute card and dice themed ones out there too!
I'm of the opinion that one can't go wrong with cherries ;) which of course needs everything cherry-printed to match with, yay!
Hairbands
Luckily for us ladies, headbands are super cheap and cheerful and can be bought absolutely anywhere for hardly any money at all! I buy all mine on eBay, and none is ever more than £4!
These cute little wire bunny ear ones are all over eBay, so grab yourself a bargain!
You can get printed fabric ones, polkadots (my personal favourite), cherry printed...anything you can think of really! Also you can buy packs of school ones that are aimed at little girls and nobody will ever guess!
You can also just buy plain coloured ones (red, blue, white or black etc) to just add a more polished feel to your outfit, as they can be simplistic, you'll never feel too over-done.
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So I hope you enjoyed this post, and maybe found some inspiration too ^_^ show me your own styles or things you tried from this post in the comments section!
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