Buzz
Divide your hair into three or four sections. Avoid too many sections to maintain loose curls. Divide your hair into four equal parts - two at the sides and two at the back. Apply heat protectant spray to safeguard your hair from the straightener.
Utilize rollers for curling. Position a 1.25-inch roller midway between your roots and tips. Wrap your hair around the roller until the end, then roll the roller one rotation up. Secure it with a roller clip. Repeat for each section.
Straighten the curls with a straightener. Use a 1 to 2-inch straightener and clamp it over the roller. Leave it for around 5 seconds to set the curl.
Take out the rollers and brush through your hair. Remove the rollers horizontally to maintain the curl. Gently brush through the curls with a flat paddle brush.
Apply hairspray to the curls. Keep your curls intact by spraying them lightly with hairspray. Hold the can about 2 inches away from your hair and spray along its length.
Part your hair at the temples. This upper part will be the base of your ponytail. Use a comb to create a horizontal line from above one temple to the crown of your head. Secure this section away from the rest of the hair, then repeat on the opposite side. Combine both sections and secure them with a clip.
Gather the loose hair into a ponytail. Opt for a wide-tooth comb to avoid disrupting your curls. Pull the loose hair up into a ponytail, ensuring the sides are smooth. Secure the ponytail at the crown of your head with an elastic.
Smooth the parted hair backward. Release the sectioned hair and brush it backward, blending it with the existing ponytail. Secure everything with another elastic.
Tease your ponytail. Start in the middle and gently backcomb the hair upwards, adding volume. Address any stray hairs with hairspray for a polished look.
Styling Your Hair Straight with Bangs
Cleanse your hair with shampoo and conditioner. Opt for a conditioner with heat protection to shield your hair from styling tools. After washing, gently remove excess moisture, leaving your hair slightly damp.
Use Moroccan oil on your hair. Apply a small amount, slightly less than a dime-sized portion for shoulder-length hair. Adjust the quantity if your hair is longer. Rub the oil between your hands and distribute it evenly through your hair.
Attach the flat nozzle to your hairdryer. This attachment resembles a fan and directs airflow horizontally, ensuring smooth and shiny hair.
Blow-dry your hair until it's 40% dry. Avoid complete dryness as more heat will be applied later. Dry it sufficiently so it's mostly damp.
Dry your hair with a flat paddle brush until it's 90% dry. Work through sections with the brush, following closely with the blow dryer. Ensure the dryer is near the hair on the brush.
Straighten your hair with a straightener. After your hair is nearly dry, use a straightener for a super straight look. Section your hair and run the straightener slowly from root to tip.
Curl your fringe. Use a small-barrel round brush to curl your bangs. Start from the roots, rolling forward to the tips while blow-drying.
Brush through your hair. Use a paddle brush to gently comb through your hair for a Sandy-inspired look.
Achieving the Greaser Aesthetic
Apply hairspray to clean hair. This helps maintain curls. Without hairspray, curls may lose their shape and become straight.
Divide your hair into at least 6 sections. Start with one section near your neck. Create a horizontal part and pile the remaining hair on top of your head. These loose sections will form your curls.
Protect each section with thermal spray. Before curling, use a heat protectant spray on each section to prevent heat damage. Spray as you go to ensure all sections are protected.
Curl your hair with a curling wand. Use an 18 mm barrel curling wand for ideal curls. Start from the root near your neck and curl your hair around the wand, holding for a few seconds. Work from the back to the front.
Flatten and secure each curl against your head. Press the curl flat against your head and secure it with a clip. Repeat until all hair is curled.
Release the curls. After curling and setting your hair, remove the clips and let the curls fall naturally. For slightly bouncier curls, leave them clipped for five minutes after curling.
Tease the roots with a comb for volume. Use a comb to tease the hair at the roots, ensuring you only comb from the root to the curl.
Brush through the curls with your fingers. After teasing, use your fingers to gently separate the curls without causing frizz. Finish by spraying hairspray on the curls.
Comb back a small section on the side of your head. Starting at your temple, comb backward, stopping where the curls begin. Keep this side of your hair flat against your head.
Insert a hair comb. Beginning a few inches away from the roots, insert a hair comb into your hair, pushing it forward toward your temple.
Finish with a final spritz of hairspray. Once your hair is styled, give it a few more sprays of hairspray to set it.
Helpful Tips
- To truly embody Sandy's look, ensure your costume and makeup complement your hair. Soft, natural makeup works well with the first two hairstyles, while bold red lips and dramatic eye makeup elevate the curly style.
Items You'll Need
- Hairspray
- Heat protectant
- Hair comb
- Curling iron or wand
- Rollers
- Paddle brush
- Round brush
