Big-Hair Secrets

I LOVE big-hair.

Victoria's Secret Angel, volume for days, bombshell hair.

I am probably the only 20-something woman I know who doesn't know how to use a curling iron.

No joke.

I own (an expensive) one... I've watched the Youtube tutorials... I've had girlfriends try and teach me.

Nope.

 I have no clue which way to twist and it takes at LEAST an hour.

What busy lady has time for that? Not me.

So... I am a loyal hot roller lady.

The number one question I get asked about my beauty routine is probably

"How do you do your hair?"

So here are my

 I have a few different curler sets, but make sure you are using the big guys for this look.

I use the metal hooks, NOT the plastic clips that also come with the set.

The clips leave huge creases.

Not cute.

Key Products:

1. Beauty Protector- Protect and Detangle Spray: This is one of the few products I ordered from my Birchbox. It is basically a detangler that smells SO good. Think pretty-girl mixed with cotton candy. I can't say much about it repairing damage, but it does do its detangle duty. Don't use too much, as the hair will get too soft and the curl won't hold as well.

2. Big Sexy Hair Root Pump- My holy grail. I've linked this to Ulta, but you can usually find it for $7-8 dollars less at TJ Maxx and Marshall's.

If you use any volumizing product, make it this one.

After spraying my ends with the Beauty Protector and my scalp with the Big Sexy, I part to the side and brush the crown straight back.

I'm not a huge fan of a super straight part, but do what you're feeling that day.

Once you have your product and part in place, hit the blow dryer.

I always blow-dry upside down to maximize volume.  

Run a brush through once you're dry.

I always roll in 3 different sections. Grab a clip and tie up 2/3 of your hair. You want enough to split the bottom layer in half and use two rollers.

Make sure you are rolling all the way to the ends of your hair.

It's easy to kink the ends by accident.

Bring down the second section. Three rollers should be enough here.

Now for the top.

This layer takes a little bit more precision than the bottom two.

Brush up the crown.

This will keep the back lifted and make it easier to tease. 

The trick is to keep the hair pulled as tightly away from the head as possible while rolling. You don't want them hanging from your head, as this will pull the volume downward.

I usually leave my rollers in for 10-15 minutes, or until they are cool.

I just do my makeup while they're in.

Or you could go get the mail, take your kids to school, Facetime your hubby..

It's a great way to freak people out :) 

Alright. Here she is. My best friend.

 Notice the wear and tear.

This Old Faithful has made it through high school, college, and all of my adult life. I cannot tease with a comb. I need a fork pick.

I highly recommend finding one.

I take about 3 rollers out at a time and work on teasing section by section.

Lift the hair, comb down with the pick.

Don't be afraid of the wild lion you are becoming.

We can always brush it down.

 Rawr

To tame the beast, run your fingers or your pick down the top,

but don't disrupt the little rats nests you've just created ;)

Just smooth the top out, touching as little and lightly as possible.

 Lightly spritz some hairspray all over, a little heavier in the front.

This is my go-to hairspray. It gives a great semi-flexible hold.

Make sure you get the black cap.

Red cap isn't the same.

And here it is!

You've got this, girls.

Let me know how it goes :)