Q&A for How to Create Pin Curls

Yes! Pin curling is a great replacement for using a curling iron on your hair to curl your hair.

Your hair probably doesn't need much help after a perm. Still, you can try using a leave-in conditioner, twisting the hair into thick sections, and then letting it air-dry. Hair that's been chemically straightened will have a hard time keeping a curl; you'll probably need to use heat styling tools to get an even result.

It depends if you are using hairspray or not. Usually when you use hairspray it stays for around a day or more. When you don't use hairspray, your hair can be expected to lose its curls after a few hours.

Of course you can. The style would look more vintage.

There are ways to achieve the same look and curl with similar methods. Split hair into an even center part, doing it all the way to the nape of the neck. Brush each side behind the ear and tie loose pigtails to keep the part. Twist each side with the Bantu knot method shown in the above article, and tie each pig tail (once twisted) into tight buns. Leave for a few hours, then unravel.

Try using alligator clips instead of bobby pins, as bobby pins put all the pressure on the same spot, creating the dent.

Yes. As long as you put them in first thing in the morning and hairspray them before and after you take them out, they should hold for a few hours.