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    What is Marilyn Monroe's natural hair color?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Marilyn had naturally red hair. Her hair was also naturally curly. However, in most photos Marilyn's hair is a light golden blonde.
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    Would it hold longer if I slept with the pins in? And how many pins would be good for finer, thinner hair?
    Community Answer
    If you sleep with pins in your hair, it should hold the curls longer and look fuller. The amount of pins doesn't really matter, it just depends on your hair and how many you want in your hair to make the curls secure.
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    What are the perfect hair products and tools to get Marilyn Monroe curls?
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    Rag curls, curling irons, or just regular heated or non-heated curlers. Rag curls are a really cute style. After you shower, wait for your hair to dry a little. Then taking pieces of fabric, wrap your hair around the rag, then wrap the rag around the hair again, then tie it. You can also find videos that will demonstrate this for you.
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    How do I dye my hair blonde like Marilyn Monroe?
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    You'll have to bleach it out to get that white-blonde that Marilyn had. To maintain the blonde, use a purple shampoo once per week.
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