1. Pin Curls: This was a popular method for creating small, tight curls. Hair was sectioned and wrapped around the finger, then secured with a bobby pin to the head. The pins were left in for several hours or overnight, and then removed to reveal bouncy curls.
2. Roller Curls: Rollers were used to create larger, looser curls. Hair was sectioned and wrapped around a roller, then secured with a clip or pin. Rollers were available in different sizes, allowing for different curl sizes. Again, the rollers were left in for several hours or overnight and removed to reveal curls.
3. Marcel Curling Irons: These curling irons were heated and used to create tighter, more defined curls. The irons had a metal barrel that was wrapped around the hair and clamped shut, creating a curl. Marcel curling irons required skill and practice to use, and they could damage hair if not used properly.
4. Hot Comb: A hot comb was a heated comb that was used to straighten or curl hair. The comb was heated and then run through the hair, either straightening it or creating curls, depending on the technique used. Hot combs were particularly popular for African American hair.
5. Wiglet Curls: In the late 1960s, wiglets became popular. These were small hairpieces that could be added to the hair to create extra volume or curls. Wiglets were available in different styles, including curls of various sizes.