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Where can I buy the metal hair clamps to reproduce the 1930''s wave hairdo?

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A lot of beauty supply stores stock them.

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How long will the waves stay in place?

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I always finger wave and pin curl my hair, and my finger waves have lasted until I washed it again. I use extra-strength setting lotion (any quality brand should do) and I got the wave clamps from eBay. The finger wave technique is something that you get better at doing over time, and the hair will naturally begin to fall into that pattern when you finger wave it often.

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Where can I find curlers for my hair, and am I able to do this with long hair?

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You can find curlers in the beauty/hair section of any major retail store. You can use curlers on long hair, as well.

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Could bobby pins work as a substitute for clamps?

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Yes, they can.

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How do I do Marlene Dietrich hair?

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In order to achieve the finger waves, you're going to just have to curl all of your hair, pin it as you would pin curls, take the pins out, brush and tease.

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Could I use crimpers for this look?

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Yes, but your hair must be dry. Otherwise, you could break your crimper.

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