Marcelling

Create 1/2 to 1" subsection at the nape, divide into 2 panels.

Each panel should be slightly shorter than length of the barrel.

Approx. 1" from scalp to start first wave

Using comb, move hair to one direction and close the iron

Move hair farther to create a more dramatic ridge.

Hold hair in this position and rotate the iron towards the scalp 

Repeat 3 times

Open iron and move down panel to where you're putting the next wave

Move hair to the opposite direction each wave

At bottom of the panel, curl ends under.

Move the next panel, make sure to line up troughs and ridges

After taking down each subsection the new panel needs to match the one underneath.

Add a wave to the panel when necessary

When finished, wait for hair to cool and lightly comb out.

Variation: Surface Marcel

Marcel only the top later of the hair.

Variation: Vertical and Diagonal Waves

Create vertical and diagonal waves with same technique as horizontal waves.