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For long hair: Step 1: Take 2-inch sections of hair and spritz with a lightweight hairspray, then blow dry the section using a medium-sized round metal brush (Thomas recommends using a metal brush because it heats up faster). Roll the hair up in the brush like it's a hot roller and hold it there while blasting it with the blow dryer for a few seconds.
Step 2: Twist the brush as you unroll your hair then wrap the section of hair around your index and middle fingers. This will create a coil. Secure the coil to your scalp using a duckbill clip. Repeat steps one and two until all hair is secured into pin curls.
Step 3: Let your hair set in pin curls while you finish your morning routine (do your makeup, brush your teeth, etc.).
Step 4: Remove the clips and finish by gently tousling your hair with your hands to break up the curls, creating a more "lived in" look.
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Step 2: Twist the brush as you unroll your hair then wrap the section of hair around your index and middle fingers. This will create a coil. Secure the coil to your scalp using a duckbill clip. Repeat steps one and two until all hair is secured into pin curls.
Step 3: Let your hair set in pin curls while you finish your morning routine (do your makeup, brush your teeth, etc.).
Step 4: Remove the clips and finish by gently tousling your hair with your hands to break up the curls, creating a more "lived in" look.
Image via Eli Thomas of Thomas Chance Hairdressing
Next: See the finished looks
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Older comments
I tried the mini buns once and they looked great for a couple of hours and then they fell out. I didn't use any product thought, hopefully this time around they will stick around
by tata8792 Monday, April 1, 2013 at 08:35PM Report as inappropriate
These are pretty good tips, though I can never use the bristle brush, but I like the idea of no curlers. For my hair though I use 2" curls and spritz and they settle with 15min and I spritz again. I'm gonna try the mini buns and I hope they work. Never though it would work because I'm not a fan of the blow dryer.
by Lani702 Friday, November 2, 2012 at 05:30PM Report as inappropriate
Whole story is very usefull!
by Mariu Monday, September 17, 2012 at 05:25PM Report as inappropriate
Great ideas.
by karenm98674 Monday, September 3, 2012 at 10:36AM Report as inappropriate
I'm going to give it a try! Looks easy, but we will see. I have really fine hair and not a lot of it! Wish me luck!
by Shechick Friday, June 22, 2012 at 08:09PM Report as inappropriate
I use the diffuser on my long hair. The mini bun tangled my hair.
by Sari Friday, May 18, 2012 at 11:13PM Report as inappropriate
i have medium length hair so i tried the mini buns to get my naaturally wavy hair to look more defined. It came outhorrible.
by kimberly1213 Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 11:01AM Report as inappropriate
relaxed waves are so cute, especially the beachy look
by TBjunkie Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 12:25AM Report as inappropriate
really helpful! I never thought to do the mini-buns before
by sportimonki13 Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 03:01PM Report as inappropriate
Great article! My long hair is naturally curly, so I have to tame it down to achieve this look. Definitely worth trying!
by WiccanLady Friday, April 13, 2012 at 11:25AM Report as inappropriate