The mod hairstyle inspired by the 1920s is effortlessly chic, and the best part is that you can recreate it at home with a little practice. To get started, gather your essentials: gel, mousse, or hair cream of your choice, plenty of bobby pins, decorative clips, and a comb. This style is all about precision, so make sure to keep everything neat and tucked in as you go.
Start with damp, towel-dried hair and apply a generous amount of gel, mousse, or cream to help hold the style in place. Avoid products that dry too quickly. Comb the product through from roots to ends, then create a part from one ear to the other and clip the front section out of the way. Smooth the back section down your neck, ensuring it’s tangle-free.
Working with small sections from the back, twist and curl each piece, securing them flat against your head with bobby pins. The goal is to create a tight bun effect using smaller curls. Use only as many pins as necessary—your styling product should provide enough hold without making it uncomfortable.
Continue section by section, weaving and looping the hair while securing it in place. You can tuck pieces under others and wrap them in different directions—there’s no strict pattern, so have fun with it! Just make sure to keep flyaways under control for a polished finish.
If you have thick hair, expect more volume at the back, while thinner or shorter hair will result in a flatter look. A friend can help check that the pins are well hidden, but either way, the final result will be stunning.
Once the back section is secure, move on to the front. This part mimics finger waves. Create a slightly deeper part than usual and start with the side that has more hair. Comb it back and secure it with a decorative clip. Then, just past the clip, comb the same section forward before swooping it back into a soft wave over your temple. Secure it just behind your ear with another decorative clip or two. The remaining hair can be blended into the back design and pinned in place.
For the other side, simply pull the hair back tightly and secure it at the back. Finish with a strong-hold hairspray, take a final look in the mirror, and admire your work. Now, step out with confidence, rocking your effortlessly stylish mod-inspired hairstyle!