Pincurl Method

SouthernGirl

SouthernGirl

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Hello all!
Just wondering if any of you out there use this method? My grandmother actually showed me how to do it. Here's my process:

After washing, applying Surge and a bit of Salerm 21, and partially air-drying, I create about 12 pin curls (which actually look more like loose Bantu knots). I let them dry for a few hours (or overnight) and take down. Since my 4a relaxed hair is bone straight, it gives me really nice curls with no heat when I want a break from the bun!

Just wondering if ya'll have tried this great method. It's a great alternative to roller-setting using a hooded dryer.
Thanks,
SG
 
This is a great idea and it looks beautiful!
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Thanks for suggesting (thanks to grandma, too!). I am on the bun challenge, but when done, I will try this.
 
My mother used to pin curl all of the time. Her hair was marvelous!

However, I never really got the hang of it, and my poor pin curls looked awful. I finally quit trying -- just like I never could get the hang of pressing my hair. There is definitely a knack to it!
 
SG, I was wondering if u use anything special on your hair for shine? it looks nice and shiny...
 
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SouthernGirl said:
Hello all!
Just wondering if any of you out there use this method? My grandmother actually showed me how to do it. Here's my process:

After washing, applying Surge and a bit of Salerm 21, and partially air-drying, I create about 12 pin curls (which actually look more like loose Bantu knots). I let them dry for a few hours (or overnight) and take down. Since my 4a relaxed hair is bone straight, it gives me really nice curls with no heat when I want a break from the bun!

Just wondering if ya'll have tried this great method. It's a great alternative to roller-setting using a hooded dryer.
Thanks,
SG

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Looks great.
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I do bantu knots from time-to-time. I agree. It is a great alternative to roller setting.
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Leslie_C said:
southerngirl, your hair is gorgeous and so are u!

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Thanks Leslie!!

So are you. I love your bun and CONGRATS ON ALL THE WEIGHT LOSS!!!!
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Leslie_C said:
SG, I was wondering if u use anything special on your hair for shine? it looks nice and shiny...

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Thanks Leslie!! I just use Wild Growth Oil when wearing a protective style. When it's flat-ironed, nothing but Surge. I have a bit of shine even when I don't apply Surge. I really think it's the shampoo/conditioner- either that or the vitamins I take (HF37). When I do the pin curls it's Salerm 21.
 
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AshCash said:
Wow SG... I've never seen your pics before.. you and your hair are beautiful
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Thanks AshCash- that's funny but that's what I call my little cousin Ashley
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I'm pretty new to the forum so I have to catch up to all of you!
 
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AshCash said:
Wow SG... I've never seen your pics before.. you and your hair are beautiful
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I just looked at your site- You're gorgeous and your hair is too!!!!!!!!!
 
Not really- the knots don't have to be perfect. I just make a section, twist it (loosely), then wrap it around into a loose bantu knot and secure with one of those open bobby pins. I don't use any setting lotion, just partially damp hair and a little Salerm 21 (any leave-in will probably do).
Then voila! After a few hours I take down.
Give it a try! If I can get more space on Fotki I'll post pics of how I do it.
 
Would this work on texturized hair? My hair is still very curly when wet and it frizzes easily.
 
I think it would! Just be sure to use some type of anti-frizz serum on your hair before twisting the knots. I hear John Freida makes a nice one.

BTW, I just posted the step-by-step instructions!
 
I just looked at your photos. Your pin curl technique is different than my mother's.

You twist your hair, kind of like a bantu knot. My mom would make flat curls and pin them in an x pattern with bobby pins.

Both techniques are good, but create different effects.
 
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LEOLADYSW said:
I just looked at your photos. Your pin curl technique is different than my mother's.

You twist your hair, kind of like a bantu knot. My mom would make flat curls and pin them in an x pattern with bobby pins.
Both techniques are good, but create different effects.

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Hey Leolady,

I tried doing it the way your mom does it when I first started out, but my curls always ended up too flat and they didn't come out in a "S" pattern. I do agree that both techniques are good, I just prefer the "bantu-like" knots.

SG
 
Well, you did better than I did. I couldn't make my hair do anything with the flat technique. All those years watching mom for nothing! And her hair wasn't flat when she finished.
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By the way, I didn't tell you that you and your hair is gorgeous did I. I meant to.
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wow southern girl, youve got the board hooked on bantu knots and pin curls with your pictures and all those hits on your album! they look great btw, i need to try this
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Oh my gosh guys, that's so cool!!! I'm glad it was such a big hit
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. It's fun trading secrets!!

Oh- and thanks LadyLeo
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Luv ya'll,

SG
 
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