Big Hair

My hair is naturally curly and I have always enjoyed a gorgeous head of hair. Now it's not so thick but it's a beautiful natural blond. I have NEVER dyed/col;lured my hair once in my life. 

Smooth and sleek has alwasy been difficult for me to acheive. However, I love big hair and like it in all of his guises, from afro to powdered wigs.

Let's not forget what can be achieved with a wig or hair pieces. Just think Brigitte Bardot and you will have my perfect hair, something with a definate 60's vibe. Or way more elaborate and ornate!

A natural bristle brush can set you back nearly £50 for a large one. Shop around as bristle is best.

I had my first set of Carmen rollers 30 years ago. They were hard plastic then and not that great for hair, the new ones have definately progressed.

So, how do you get big hair? This tutorial will help!

Products needed: Styling products (for volume), pins, rollers, a brush, a hairdryer and hairspray.

1. Wash and blow dry hair straight-ish. Use a volumizing product for thin or normal hair at the roots only.  Also a moisturizing conditioner (for volume) for dry hair. Apply a styling product like a gel or mousse to the majority of the length and ends. Make sure the product you choose has a bit of hold.

 2. Divide the hair in parts and set it with rollers or hair clips. Or heated rollers. Make sure that the hair rolls are big enough (small ones will give it a permanent curl effect). It’s important to curl the hair strands inwards (like it is shown in the picture).

3. Spray the hair with a product for fixation (moderately).

4. Blow dry hair (make sure to use medium heat).

5. Take out the rollers and carefully straighten each strand with fingers towards the ends. Comb the hair slowly with fingers after all the clips are removed. You can tease the hair a bit in the crown or back of the head.

Have a great time creating some big, sexy hair styles.

This iconic hairspray should be in everyones kit.