Contemporary Gothic Hair

In this week's technical lesson we learnt how to create gothic hair looks inspired by the TV series 'American Horror Story'. This was a good lesson as we learnt how to create different looks from a simple starting point as well as learning vital skills.

Putting The Hair Into Rollers For The Look

Put the hair into a side parting, do it so that it allows the hair to fall to the side that has the most volume.

Put the hair into square sections that are not larger than the curling iron.

Take the hair in the tong and roll the hair down.

Keep the tension on the hair strong.

When the hair is curled, take it off the roll and place it so that it sits next to the line on the parting.

Use Kirby grips to hold them in place until they have cooled.

Do 3 rolls onto the side of the hair with the most hair, and 2 on the side of the hair with the littlest hair.

Add 1 or 2 rolls at the side of the face.

Start by pulling them away from the face but roll them towards the face.

At the crown of the head add 1 roll.

When going down the back of the head do a brick work design so that there are no gaps.

When creating a soft hair look using the curls, remove the kirby grips from each roll and, using a paddle brush, gently brush the hair whilst holding onto it.

Creating An Up Do With The Hair

Section off the top 3 curls of the hair.

Keep one of the 2 curls from the other side.

Taking the afro comb, run it through the hair.

Tease the top section of the back of the hair.

With the loose sections of hair at the front, start pulling it back collecting other sections of loose hair so that there is a twist going around the back, pinning it in place with kirby grips. Using fine pins place them under the twist and go up.

Taking the 3 curls at the top release the bottom one and place it so that the curl looks flowing, allow it to fall naturally so that it looks natural.

Take the next two and do the same so that it starts to layer up putting the pins at the gravity point to make it the most secure.

Creating Curly Hair From The Same Hair

If this look is being done straight after curling remove the pins once cool and simply shake the head or vigorously run the fingers through it to add volume and body.