Curling, Crimping and Frizzing

Curling, crimping and frizzing

Curling

Products and tools:

-Pintail comb

-Sectioning clips

-Curling tongs

-Kirby grips

Method for small tight Elizabethan style curls:

-If you are doing a full head of curls then section the hair so that only the hair at the nape of the neck is free.

-Take a small square section of hair using a pintail comb if needed.

-Wrap the end twice into the tong, close tong and wrap the hair up to the root keeping the tong straight and upright so that at the end in is flat against the scalp. Make sure you wrap the hair around the tong in the same direction as the ends of the hair went into the tong otherwise the hair will have flicks in at the ends.

-If you are not confident with having the tongs close to the scalp put the comb between the tong and the scalp to create a barrier.

- For Elizabethan curls tongs are usually better than wands as curls using wands can look too modern.

-Hold the tong in the hair for up to 12 seconds depending on the condition of the hair. If the hair is weak and very damaged then hold in place for a shorter time.

- The hair on our dolls head can withstand the 25 heat setting, very damaged hair on a person should use about 15 heat setting and other hair types a heat setting between the two.

- Release the pressure on the tong so that the hair is released, turn the tong back on itself once or twice, wiggle the tong slightly and move it down towards the end of the curl so the hair comes out from the tong.

-The curl should stay close to the scalp, if it is going to drop secure it in place with a Kirby grip, this is more likely to happen with long hair.

-Leave it to cool and set in place, do not move the hair whilst it is still warm as you may ruin the curl and it will not hold the curl for as long.

-Curl the rest of the hair in that section and then move the sectioning clips so you can curl the rest of the hair. The curls that are next to each other should go in alternate directions in order for them to look as good as possible. At the front of the hair the curls on either side of the face should go the same way to create symmetry. Curl the hair forwards at the hair line to create an Elizabethan look, curling the hair backwards at the face is a more modern look.

-The hair at the top of the head can be curled by holding the hair straight above the head instead of down by the neck, if you want the curls to sit directly on top of the head.

-When the curls are cool take out any Kirby grips and move the hair to create your desired style.

I found curling very difficult at first as I struggled with angling the curls and curling them the correct way but after practising I have improved and so will continue to practice.

Curls were used to frame the sides of the face and to decorate the tops of the head.
http://hoocher.com/Portraits_of_Elizabeth_I_of_England/Elizabeth_I_of_England_Header.jpg

If curls are used in buns totady they are normally for decoration.

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Elizabethas used tight curls in many of their hairstyles
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Contemporary curls are often loose and used mostly when the hair is hanging down.

http://www.curlformers.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/good-prom-hairstyles-for-long-hair-134.jpg

 Crimping and Frizzing

Products and tools:

Crimpers

Pintail comb

Sectioning clips

Method:

-Start by sectioning the hair so that you can start crimping the hair at the nape of the neck.

-Comb the section on hair using a pintail comb.

-Get a section of hair making sure it is not wider than the length of the crimpers.

-Hold the hair straight and press the crimpers down to the roots of the hair.

-hold the crimpers in place for a few seconds, release the pressure on the crimpers, move down the hair shaft and crimp the hair below.

-Repeat this until you have reached the end of the hair making sure the hair blow the crimpers stays straight so that the crimping is even.

-Repeat the process on all of the hair you want to crimp.

-When the hair has cooled down you can use your finger, a comb or a brush to brush out the crimping and create a frizzing effect. Usually starting at the bottom of the hair shaft and working up to the roots is the easiest way to complete frizzing without pulling on the hair too much.

Alternative frizzing method/figure of 8 method

Products and tools:

Pintail comb

Sectioning clips

Hair straighteners

Hair pins/ geisha pins

Kirby grips

Method:

-Section the hair using a pintail comb and sectioning clips.

- Take a small section and place the hair in the middle of a pin.

-Wrap the hair tightly around the pin in a figure of eight pattern.

-Continue to do this until you get to the ends of the hair.

-If the ends of the hair are too thin to do a figure of eight, wrap them straight around the pin.

-Use a Kirby grip across the pin to secure the hair to the pin.

-Hold the hair straighteners at the top of the pin for about 5 seconds, release the straighteners and move down the pin until all of the hair has been heated.

-Repeat this on all of the hair you want to use.

-When the hair has cooled down and set, remove the grips and pins.

-The hair will be in a zig zag shape.

-If you want the hair to be frizzed them tease the hair out of shape using your fingers, a comb or a brush.

Crimping and frizzing creates a lot of texture in the hair which is good to make a strong base for hair pieces, hats and props e.g. crowns. It also provides volume to go under decorative curls which can be laid on top of crimping and frizzing. I have found crimping and frizzing helps to make my hair designs secure and gives a nice texture to the hair as well.

Frizzing techniques were used to create height and texture in the hair.
http://nttreasurehunt.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/nti_ntth_1975_26_large.jpg

The rounded shape of the hair and the crimped effect make this look Elizabethan and the messy texture give it a contemporary twist.
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Frizzing was used to create a base for hair decorations to be attatched to.
http://pics.livejournal.com/woodsholme/pic/0000s2g7

This design had an Elizabethan heart shape and frizzing texture but the heart shape being further back and the frizzing being messy make it look more contemporary.

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