Marcelling

Invented in 1870s by the Parisian hairdresser Marcel Grateau, marcel waving is a truly classic style. A marcel is made up of deep regular S waves that lie close to the head

Holding the Iron for Marcelling

1. Hold the iron in the palm of your dominant hand.

2 Hold the iron with the tong on the bottom and the smallhandle on top.

3. Hold forearm, comb, and iron parallel to the floor and to one another to ensure horizontal waves.

Marcel Waving Process

1. Prepare the Hair

Before you start marcelling the hair, it is important to part and dry it.

1. Part the hair on the side from the recession to the crown and then vertically to the nape.

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

2. Plan the Look

Before you start the marcel technique, it’s important to create a mental “blueprint” of what the final look will be. Equipped with a plan, your outcome will be assured.

• Determine whether you want a full marcel or a surface one. The full marcel will last longer, but the surface marcel will take less time to create.

• If you are going to do a surface marcel, determine wherethe first wave will start. If possible, the first wave should reflect the natural movement of the hair.

• Determine the direction of the first wave. This will

determine the direction of all the other waves.

• Determine the desired distance between the ridges.

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