Technical hair lesson 2 notes

Curling
Spiral curls: standard curls. Holding tongs upright, grip hair at end of section in clamp, use pintail comb to wrap any thin ends around tong to avoid 'fish hook' ends, then being to roll tong towards head. Hold for about 10 seconds, then press clamp to release hair. Pin the curl, rolled up, against the head to set the shape while it curls. Repeat all over head, curling hair in different directions to avoid all the hair falling the same way. 

Tong curls: a less 'conventional' looking curl, gives more volume. Holding tongs horizontally, follow same technique, but hold tongs higher so as to roll down towards the head, placing the tongs right on top of the section for the 10 seconds. Once released, pin the curls into place again to set the shape.  

Once cooled, remove grips and run fingers through curls to loosen them. 

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To add extra body and style, turn model's head upside down and shake through curls with fingers.

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Curls can then be backcombed and styled to create the desired look.

Evaluation:

 Curling hair proved to be more difficult than I first thought. For starters, getting used to using curling tongs with a clamp instead of a wand, and juggling combs and clips and grips was a bit of a struggle. Also, I need to be careful about the direction of my curling; sometimes a few too many curls all fell the same way, or at the front of the head the hair would fall over the face instead of to the side. However, I am quite happy with the result of my first try and really enjoyed the practical session. 

Technical hair lesson 1 notes

• Three buns: 
• take four sections, backcomb at the roots, roll and pin them near the hairband, then spread out the sections and connect them with fine pins

• twist whole ponytail, wrap around hairband and pin end against start of ponytail, pin any loose parts into place
• plait whole ponytail and repeat as with twisted version

• Three plaits:
• Normal plait; three sections, cross right section to middle, then left section to middle, and continue

• French plait; take three small sections at the root of the hair, cross right section to middle, then left, then before continuing with the right section again, add an extra section of hair from the scalp to it. Do the same on the left side.

• Fishtail plait; take two sections of hair, take a small section from the back of the right section and cross it over, adding it to the back of the left section. Repeat from the left side to the right. Pull apart slightly one the plait is finished to create a messy look.

Evaluation:

I enjoyed this practical session and found it quite easy as I have practiced these hairstyles before, giving me a confidence boost. I am now looking forward to learning more challenging hairstyles.

Initial thoughts and ideas: Elizabethan hair

Initial thoughts and ideas: Elizabethan hair varied depending on ages, class and status. Upper class women may dye their hair to exaggerate their wealth, and wear adornments such as jewel or small hats. Younger women wore their hair long, as a sign of virginity. 

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Current understanding of Elizabethan hair: High hair lines and fair or rich colours were in fashion, and were often signs of wealth. Upper Class Elizabethan woman might even dye hair yellow with a mixture of saffron, cumin seed, celandine and oil. Wigs were also commonly used, as seen on Queen Elizabeth.

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Colour: orange/red/strawberry blonde 

Shape: High hairlines, curls, rounded/heart-shaped

Texture: Voluminous, frizzy

Other: headdresses, pearls/jewels, gold thread, lace, feathers