1940s Curly African American Long Thick Hair Styles?

Question

I'm looking for a 1940's curly African American long hairstyle that will work well because my hair is so thick. Something with step by step would be nice.

Answer 1

You can't do this without thinning your hair down. Id suggest going to a salon to do it, but if you are dead set on trying it yourself, here we go!

Relax your hair (drugstore products), rinse it out, brush and deep condition and wait until the NEXT DAY to do more, you don't want to damage your hair too much. The next day, blow dry your hair or use a flat iron (ceramic flat iron, don't forget the frizz eaze) to get it as straight as possible, now you'll be ready to style.

in the 1940's rolls and pin curls were very popular. You'll need Bobby Pins
Hair brush
Comb - for creating clean parts)
Lightweight Hairspray
Pomade (used for control and shine without stiffness)
Setting Lotion
Here's how:
Remember that the most important part of styling your hair in the 1940's is where you place the part. My favorite one is a rectangular part. If you are going to roll your hair or create a pompadour, you should use this one. The most popular part of this decade was the side part which was also the most versatile because you can use it for day looks or the ultra glamorous looks.
ROLLING YOUR HAIR :
Rolls are the most important part of 1940's style hairstyles. The key is not to make them tall and stiff but keep them soft and feminine looking. Height isn't important as most rolls were medium sized.

1. With damp hair, make a rectangular part
2. Then create rolls of curls - go from the back to the front (the more hair you use, the larger the roll will be)
3. After your hair dries, comb out the curls and spray with a gentle hold hairspray
4. Tuck the ends of the curls under and bobby pin
You can use this technique for all your rolls. The easiest way to vary it is to change the placement of the part. You can also change the direction of the curls and tuck the ends forward instead of back. You can make a forward roll authentic by making the top of the roll lightly curved instead of straight. Also, you can use this technique to create a pompadour which is much higher by using longer hair.
THE FINISHING TOUCH :
Once you have rolls, you can so just about anything else with your hair. If you are in a hurry, you can easily put a bow in your hair or tie it up in a scarf, a la Rosie the Rivetor. You can also put your hair in a hair net or a snood (as I call it, a sack of hair). Also, you can curl the sides and pull it back, braid it or even roll it at the nape of your neck.
TIPS:
The keys to making your 1940s styles look good:
Try not to let your bobby pins show
As much as you would love for your hairstyle to stay all night and sometimes all week, do not use a firm hold hairspray.
The best thing that you can do to keep the style all night is to spray your hair at the base of the rolls.
You should really only use hairspray as a finishing touch.

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My personal fav is the pompadour hairstyle, where you take a front section of hair and puff it out, while pulling the rest back.
http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip21106.htm
that shows gwen with some more directions.

Lastly! If it's really important to you, I found this book:

http://www.allbookstores.com/book/1930064012

which comes with complete directions. Good Luck

Answer 2

I think all women are some what obsessed with hair. I wore my hair relaxed from ages 9-15 then I grew out my natural hair four about 3 years now I wear my hair relaxed again. I plan on growing out my natural hair again sometime in the future, but for now I am happy with my relaxed hair. My relaxed hair is healthy and long. I don't understand your issues with long hair. You act like it is abnormal for blacks to be able to grow long hair whether its in a huge afro or relaxed/pressed and flowing down their back. As if blacks are delusional for wanting long hair because they could never have it. That's not true, most women admire long hair and most can achieve it. A lot of blacks have issues with their hair texture I agree with that, and that is and issue cause we cannot change how our hair grows out of our scalp.

Answer 3

I laik hair

Answer 4

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