Marcelling

1. Prepare the hair

-Part the hair on the side from the recession to the crownand then vertically to the nape

-Dry the hair to 100%. It is preferable that the hair be dried straight

2. Plan the look

-make a "blueprint" of what the look will look like

-determine whether you want a full or surface marcel

-determine direction of first wave and distance between the ridges

3. Marcel the first panel 

-Starting at the nape, create a 1/2" to 1” subsection, depending on the density of the hair. Divide the subsection into two panels, each narrower than the length of the barrel.

-Standing directly in front of the panel being marcelled, use the little finger of your dominant hand to pick up thefirst panel to be waved.

-Place the strand momentarily into the comb held in your subordinate hand (teeth are turned up).

-Apply the iron to the top of the panel, approximately 1” from the scalp, and remove the comb. The hair is now lying between the barrel and the tong.

-Using the teeth of the comb, move the hair to the right or left depending on which way you want to begin the wave.

-While still holding the hair with the comb, close the iron.

-Move the hair further in the desired direction (either left or right). This strengthens the ridge.

-While still holding the hair in position with the comb, rotate the iron away from you, toward the head.