It was 2001, when I first remember falling in love with Ms. Dorothy Dandridge. Mr. Gilchrist, my drama teacher, had asked me to write a monologue to portray her character in our Black History assembly. It was her beauty and style that captured my attention but her talent that captured my heart. Since then, I have replicated bits and pieces of Ms. Dandridge, including her timeless hairstyles.

This is my version of her 1920’s inspired hairstyle–soft waves.

Materials: 

bob pins

hair clips

heat protector spray

curling iron

Estimated Styling Time:

30-40 minutes

Instructions:

1. Spray your hair with heat protector. I used Turn Up The Heat.

2. Use a curling iron to spiral curl your hair towards your face. For instance, if you’re curling on the right side of your face, be sure to spiral curl in that direction. I used my CHI flat irons because I forgot how to curl with an old school curling iron.

3. Pin curl each curl with Bob Pins.

4. Spray with a bit of holding spray. I used CHI Enviro Flex Hold Hair Spray.

5. Allow your curls to sit for a minimum of 10 minutes.

6. Remove your pins and lightly brush them out.

7. Began to form your waves by combing your hair backwards. Pin it with a large clip. Spray with holding spray. Then, comb forward, repeating the process.

8. Remove clips from your waves.

There you have your 1920’s inspired soft waves.

P.S.

I used  LillianMasie’s,” Vintage Inspired Hairstyle Tutorial” video on YouTube to assist me, as well. You may find it to be even more helpful if you’re a visual learner like myself.  Enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUhCSbQrxp4

xO