Rockabilly Curls Tutorial

Ever wondered how to get gorgeous rockabilly curls like I had in this photo set? Here is a step by step guide so you can channel your inner Dita Von Teese and recreate this look at home.

So this is the look that I started out trying to recreate – it’s one of Sebastian‘s looks for spring, and is a fun flirty style that you can wear to end of year events or just for a wee bit of fun.

To recreate this look you will need:

• Sebastian Professional Mousse Forte – this is a super strong-hold mousse for curls and waves. You can find it at your local Sebastian salon for $39.00

• Sebastian Professional Volupt Spray – this is a volume building spray gel that leaves you with a great combination of volume and softness. You can find it at your local Sebastian salon for $37.00

• Sebastian Professional Shine Define – this is a shine enhancing and flexible hold spray that protects your hair from hot tools whilst conditioning it with a natural, brushable sheen that leaves your hair with irresistible shine and definition. You can find it at your local Sebastian salon for $34.00

• Hair dryer + brush
• Hot rollers
• Bobby pins
• Tail comb
• Soft bristled brush

1. Apply Sebastian Mousse Forte and Volupt Spray to damp hair to amp up the volume.

2. Continue by blasting hair dry to set in product and extra height. Volume is key!

3. Once your hair is completely dry, start applying hot rollers. Section your hair and work your way through the entire head rolling and pinning. Leave a front square section loose so that you can create a roll at the front.  If you already have a fringe, you’ll need to take some extra hair and brush it forward so that you have a reasonable amount of length to work with.

PRO TIP: When putting your rollers in, make sure that they curl under (as in, the hair goes over the roller to begin with and you roll it under) to give you volume at the roots.

4. Taking a front square section of hair, create a loose roll and pin into place using bobby pins. The best way to do this is to comb it forward and gently roll from the bottom (you may need to do it in three sections, one in the middle and one on either side to get the best effect).  If you already have a fringe you will need to take some extra hair and brush it forward so that you have a reasonable amount of length to work with – regular length bangs aren’t gonna cut it!

5. By now, all of the rollers should be set and cooled. Remove the rollers and lightly brush out the curls using a Mason & Pearson style bristle brush.

6. Complete the style by applying Sebastian Shine Define to finish the look with a glamorous shine-enhanced hold.

And there you have it – rockabilly curls!

I have a bit of a confession to make.  Because I have such crazy long mermaid hair (it’s almost down to my waist), it’s really difficult to blowdry myself and almost impossible for me to do a good job putting rollers in. I just can’t seem to get the angles right! After one failed attempt where I discovered this, I enlisted the help of my friend Cassie to help wrangle my hair. Sometimes looking fabulous requires a little bit of assistance!

For your nearest Sebastian Professional stockist, please call 0800 800 128 or visit the website.

So, how is your hair looking? I hope you found this tutorial helpful!

x Meagan

© Meagan Kerr 2013

Disclaimer: I tried the Sebastian products courtesy of Sebastian, and recreated this look at their request. Keep an eye out on the blog for a review of these products soon.

Photos of Meagan courtesy of Cassie Ace.