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  • Опубликовано: 18 ноя 2014
  • Michael Davids takes you through our step-by-step classic vintage wet roller set on Kitty Lane which was recently featured in Adore Pinup Magazine (Issue 5)!
    This really is the most authentic way to achieve Marilyn Monroe's signature style, enjoy!
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Комментарии • 872

  • @yohanareacts
    @yohanareacts 8 лет назад +1047

    people need to stop hating. the model did a beautiful job and she does look like marilyn, let her have some fun. and the stylist did an aaaammazing job recreating Marilyn's look

    • @bouffantdelacroix
      @bouffantdelacroix  8 лет назад +67

      +Yohana Vargas It's so refreshing to have a comment such as yours to come into work and see, so thank you darling! x

    • @yohanareacts
      @yohanareacts 8 лет назад +16

      +Bouffant Delacroix 😁😁 so glad to hear it. made my day ❤

    • @Chris-fv3qi
      @Chris-fv3qi 7 лет назад +23

      Yohana Vargas who is hating, this is so gorgeous and I will fight anyone who says other wise

    • @alyssa-jadelynnebutlin7778
      @alyssa-jadelynnebutlin7778 6 лет назад +4

      Check out bouffant Delacroix for a Marilyn Munroe wet set tutorial

    • @justpeachy4380
      @justpeachy4380 5 лет назад +9

      They're probably just jealous bitches.

  • @markrosas6748
    @markrosas6748 9 лет назад +901

    I wish I had that guy to do my hair everyday

    • @davidhatcher7016
      @davidhatcher7016 5 лет назад +2

      cool

    • @viky5813
      @viky5813 5 лет назад

      LOL

    • @eleven-hopper
      @eleven-hopper 5 лет назад +1

      same

    • @bouffant-girl
      @bouffant-girl Год назад

      I do too! He can cut, perm, wet setting my little tightly permed pixie cut any time! I would love to be his model , as I am a late blooming transgender person! I do my best to be a bright 🌞 ✨️ light in a world 🌎 ✨️ so full of intolerance and haters!

    • @bouffant-girl
      @bouffant-girl Год назад

      I do Too!

  • @NerdyLioness
    @NerdyLioness 9 лет назад +679

    This is The Most Authentic Marilyn Monroe hair do I've ever seen. I've been searching for this quality for years. This is wonderful!!! I can't wait to attempt this on myself. She is stunning and you are incredibly talented. I wish I were in Australia so that I can have my hair done at your salon at least just once.

    • @bouffantdelacroix
      @bouffantdelacroix  9 лет назад +37

      Angelica Elias Thank you so much darling. what a beautiful msg to read. sending you lots of love and hugs and kisses.

    • @stevenrobinson7722
      @stevenrobinson7722 6 лет назад +2

      Bouffant Delacroix Amaaaaazing work you should set wigs on the side Oz is soooooo far and expensive from the UK I’d so love you to do me. You’re very talented, I might try this look for my Bride of Chucky her yearly wig wash is due 😆 Good work good luck.

    • @gb.2006
      @gb.2006 4 года назад +2

      @@bouffantdelacroix Do you have a recommendation for rollers maybe via amazon or something? I am looking to get some!

    • @rebeccashawn9126
      @rebeccashawn9126 4 года назад +9

      its because her hair is the proper length, people try to recreate with long hair and it doesnt work

  • @huntermashburn7217
    @huntermashburn7217 5 лет назад +121

    This makes me wish the 50’s style was still a trend today 😭 shes so gorgeous!

    • @carina-nonbinary
      @carina-nonbinary 3 года назад +10

      It is definetly something you can still wear! 50s style is timeless chic

  • @Cancus746
    @Cancus746 8 лет назад +245

    omg it really is her hair!! this truly is the first time anyone has gotten her hair right

  • @tanyasantosa5407
    @tanyasantosa5407 8 лет назад +153

    The most genuine and authentic Marilyn style i've ever seen on youtube. Great job

  • @shawncollins9439
    @shawncollins9439 9 лет назад +97

    As a Cosmetologist, I just want to say a HUGE thank you.....this is a wonderful, well done tutorial....

  • @Watchoutforsnakez
    @Watchoutforsnakez 9 лет назад +92

    I just wanted to return after watching your vid again and apologize for griping about this not being a pin curl vid. This actually the best MM or vintage hair tutorial overall for several reasons. 1. You explain why the pattern is important. . 2. Explained why a wet set is far more enduring and produces an authentic vintage result that cannot be achieved with a curling iron! because it's foundation is from the root and 3. You demonstrated how to brush out wet set. Same technique apples to pin curls. Beautiful instruction. Thank you so much for this video.

  • @jesikan4285
    @jesikan4285 8 лет назад +185

    regardless who she looks like shes beautiful and she looks confident and feels sexy nothing wrong with that ;) best vintage hair tutorial ive seen !!!

  • @kateyaw16
    @kateyaw16 9 лет назад +51

    best results for a Marilyn hair tutorial I've ever seen!

  • @tiachen8713
    @tiachen8713 8 лет назад +262

    I think she looks very pretty and the man also very nice. Why people so mean to them. Unbelievable

    • @bouffantdelacroix
      @bouffantdelacroix  8 лет назад +22

      +tiantian chen You're divine, thank you darling!

    • @DanielGarcia-qu4wl
      @DanielGarcia-qu4wl 7 лет назад

      tiantian chen Musiça pjano carmen cavaĺarp

    • @ari3lz3pp3lin
      @ari3lz3pp3lin 7 лет назад

      Because: internet. :/ At least that's the answer I get about these things. lol

  • @andromedastar4900
    @andromedastar4900 8 лет назад +296

    I don't understand why this video has these nasty ugly comments. They did nothing wrong. A nice gentleman styled a beautiful young lady's hair and she looks stunning...would belong right there with old Hollywood glamour.

    • @bouffantdelacroix
      @bouffantdelacroix  8 лет назад +27

      Thank you for your beautiful comment darling, we both very much appreciate it xo

    • @rain3743
      @rain3743 5 лет назад +2

      So gorgeous!

    • @robine499
      @robine499 5 лет назад +2

      Dont you know theres always someone who says nasty things about good videos just to be a mean nasty person... they obviously need a reality check

    • @bouffant-girl
      @bouffant-girl Год назад +1

      Lovers are gonna love ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 and haters are gonna hate. It's always been that way, and always will be! Choose to be a lover ✨️ 💕 💛 💓 💖 ❤️ because lovers ♥️ live ♥️ longer ♥️ and have a 😍, better ♥️ life 😄 😀 ♥️ 😉 Life is short , so love ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 and ♥️ 😀 😄 😊 live 😀 😄 😊 ❤️ 😉 💙 forever 😀 😄 😊 ❤️ 💙 😉

  • @teresacosta5421
    @teresacosta5421 7 лет назад +121

    I have never seen anyone so confident!

  • @Alnpaint
    @Alnpaint 4 года назад +102

    Reading comments saying "they hate all the mean comments"
    Me: looking for a mean comment and can't find one🧐🤨🤔😐

  • @alyssiakirkhart
    @alyssiakirkhart 4 года назад +11

    Watching in 2019 and still amazed how Michael gets those curls to shape for him. Indeed, the most authentic Marilyn hair tutorial out there.

  • @JadeStrawberry
    @JadeStrawberry 9 лет назад +17

    My mother owed a beauty shop & this roller style brought back memories. Very beautiful.

  • @kruoishoreoev491
    @kruoishoreoev491 7 лет назад +37

    the most authentic wet set I've seen!thank you for sharing your techniques with the world!! lovely model by the way!!

  • @whichypoohs
    @whichypoohs 7 лет назад +53

    WOW this makes me want to cut my long hair off...and that says a LOT. Absolutely GORGEOUS

  • @drstranger7430
    @drstranger7430 2 года назад +3

    She looks rather like Madonna! Either way I enjoyed the dynamic between the stylist and the client! Enjoyed the vibe and this is exactly what im looking for! Reminds me of Linda Evangelista's hairstyle in the 90s!

  • @JessicaR2395
    @JessicaR2395 9 лет назад +140

    She looks absolutely stunning, and her resemblance to Marilyn is uncanny. I've seen many vintage/pinup makeovers, and rarely fallen in love with the look! :)
    What would you recommend for brown hair, very fair skin, and light brown/ hazel eyes? I'm only asking, because I don't think bright red lipstick works with my coloring. I'm thinking of more of a Jane Russell look.

    • @steventritton4245
      @steventritton4245 9 лет назад +1

      ...

    • @Aditthya
      @Aditthya 8 лет назад +16

      +Jessica R You have the colour of the autumn sweety, georgeous. Use the color that reminds u of maple trees in autumn. Use cherry coloured lipstick ( but a little bit dark pink as well ). Use light brown eye shadow on your eyes, thin chocolate eyeliner, Then bright chocolate and rosey blush on. Cut your hair in neck long french bob with bangs.

    • @barbaramartin3933
      @barbaramartin3933 5 лет назад

      Ok

    • @erinb4237
      @erinb4237 2 года назад +2

      You just need to choose one that works with your undertones, dear.

    • @agcupcakestudiosslove
      @agcupcakestudiosslove 2 года назад

      hey! i have your same colors i am very pale and Ive found that actually red lipstick brings color and life to my face.USE RED LIPSTICK if you want its gorgeous and I think the Marylin look is just right

  • @txJoJo55
    @txJoJo55 10 месяцев назад +1

    Gotta hand it to this woman she looks like Marilyn quite a lot and she pulls of the facial expressions too. You have to have the attitude to do that. Props to her, beautiful and great job by the hair dresser as well. Loved it.

  • @PlanetBeardie
    @PlanetBeardie 8 лет назад +22

    Just wanted to say thanks for this. I used your method/format for roller layout for my set. I'm a background extra and Hair had us set our own hair for the movie LBJ. :-O I haven't set my own hair since high school. But, I followed your instructions pretty much to the T and results were fabulous. No, I didn't look like Marilyn. I didn't need to. :-) I needed to look like my character (The Mayor of Dallas' wife). My stylist who prepped my hair for set that day said I did, "Excellent roller set" on my hair as he took my rollers out. :-) So thank you! XX
    And P.S. Kitty is a doll. People need to quit hating on others. We are all unique and beautiful.

  • @Starxfallen
    @Starxfallen 7 лет назад +3

    Her makeup & glow is ridiculously perfect along with the hair. Bravo!🥀

  • @Moood007
    @Moood007 8 лет назад +7

    I love this technique I tried it myself minus the teasing and brushing it out because I ran out of time but it was such and easy wash and go style I literally let it dry while driving and removed the rollers once I parked the car and it was absolutely perfect after brushing through it with my fingers. Thank you so much I finally found something that works with my hair type and this difficult length

  • @stephaniez2846
    @stephaniez2846 9 лет назад +15

    It doesn't get any better than this! 😍

    • @bouffantdelacroix
      @bouffantdelacroix  9 лет назад +1

      Thank you so much. We are so glad you enjoyed this tutorial, and your feedback is very much appreciated !!! Please let us know what else you would like to learn, and we will make a tutorial especially for you !!!

  • @kihntagious
    @kihntagious 8 лет назад +13

    Gorgeous video with the best technique ever. Thank you!

  • @Stellaphina
    @Stellaphina 8 лет назад +4

    Hair looks great! I will definitely be trying this wet-set, old-school method over hot tools. Thanks for posting. Both the videos were so easy to follow.

  • @AnjaRosenskjold
    @AnjaRosenskjold 6 лет назад +23

    I just LOVE this. Beautiful hair Would love to have my hair like that

  • @vietcoffeebeans660
    @vietcoffeebeans660 2 года назад +1

    My hair used to be below the waist which made mid-century vintage styles basically impossible. I recently cut it into a short feathered bob à la Princess Diana, but the cut also really lends itself to the pinup style! I love a good wet set! Can’t wait to try this pattern out!

  • @jessk1920
    @jessk1920 9 лет назад +15

    Just so in love with this look!! If I wasn't a broke student I would be getting my butt down there and getting this done!! Will be telling all of my friends about this salon :D

  • @bernieflores495
    @bernieflores495 9 лет назад +18

    The whole look is stunning 😍

  • @human_woman
    @human_woman 4 года назад +3

    Please please please more curler set tutorials, for vintage styles. So many other tutorials don't include sectioning or direction of the curls. Love this

  • @waterdragon5418
    @waterdragon5418 6 месяцев назад +1

    Just stunning!

  • @savannaho.2934
    @savannaho.2934 3 года назад +1

    she is ICONIC. such a gorgeous model and talented dresser!! i love it!

  • @naomishae8765
    @naomishae8765 7 лет назад

    I remember watching my grandmother use the same rollers,, she did her hair the same way. I loved watching her up her rollers in, takin them out, and combing through. Always perfect, EVERYTIME!

  • @theseventhsojourner1413
    @theseventhsojourner1413 7 лет назад +3

    I'm glad you differentiated between wet and dry (with or without heat) sets. It's rare to see it done so successfully. The result is truly exquisite. I wish you guys were still doing videos.

    • @bouffantdelacroix
      @bouffantdelacroix  7 лет назад +1

      Thank you so much darling! We know, our little salon has really taken off so we're finding it hard to find the time to film! :( Hopefully soon! x

  • @xxblueeyesxx522
    @xxblueeyesxx522 7 лет назад +8

    out of all the satisfying videos i've seen, you putting in the rollers so perfectly was infinitely more satisfying lol

  • @wandagoncalves3049
    @wandagoncalves3049 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely gorgeous, darling you did a fabulous job setting the hair and the model is perfect.

  • @michelehays1974
    @michelehays1974 4 года назад +3

    Beautiful! I wish you had discussed the haircut that is needed prior to the setting, BUT this tutorial is fantastic!! VERY easy to follow, well done!!

    • @bouffantdelacroix
      @bouffantdelacroix  4 года назад +2

      thank you so much darling. if you look on my channel i have a Middy haircut tutorial. but i will do a Marilyn one soon. lots of love. Magic

  • @kellyrussell6428
    @kellyrussell6428 7 лет назад +11

    Best tutorial yet!

  • @missTaco0
    @missTaco0 3 года назад +1

    This is the best Marilyn Monroe style video ever 🥺💜

  • @gindywilliams1045
    @gindywilliams1045 3 месяца назад

    You both did a fantastic job with this style and tutorial such a beautiful hairstyle she’s such a beautiful model with a talented hairstylist thank you for sharing

  • @Bengals223
    @Bengals223 Год назад +1

    Wow. That’s a wonderful job!!!

  • @ewanoxborrow1024
    @ewanoxborrow1024 8 лет назад +10

    This is amazing

  • @sharanking1
    @sharanking1 9 лет назад +4

    Oh My totally divine and looked so easy .... fabulous

  • @UniTheLoony
    @UniTheLoony 9 лет назад +3

    The best wet curls hair tutorial I have ever seen!!!

  • @verushckacizzelle7403
    @verushckacizzelle7403 3 года назад +1

    These are perfect instructions

  • @kko100k
    @kko100k 8 лет назад +2

    Amazing. Just amazing ! The only hair tutorial worth watching ! The both of you are so fabulous

  • @sherrymiller8167
    @sherrymiller8167 Год назад

    Oh my God I absolutely love it. I want my hair like that every day.

  • @josefbachner5974
    @josefbachner5974 8 лет назад +25

    Wow, Marylin look alike!

  • @angelicasuarez9083
    @angelicasuarez9083 7 лет назад +1

    I'm in love with this hairstyle

  • @89spezzini
    @89spezzini 7 лет назад +9

    Thank you so much, this tutorial is the best I've ever seen on that look and it helped a lot, especially in understanding how to brush the set out!

  • @Losangelesangelica
    @Losangelesangelica 8 лет назад +5

    And what a beautiful technique!
    Bravo bravo mr hairstylist :)

  • @Mia-iq2zz
    @Mia-iq2zz 8 лет назад +4

    Literally living for this. ❤️

  • @Velmakinzy
    @Velmakinzy 2 года назад +1

    Used this tutorial to prep for a wedding (as a guest). Worked so so well and was a million times easier than it thought. Got plenty of compliments and felt so confident 10/10

    • @muffycrosswire2757
      @muffycrosswire2757 2 года назад

      To me, it’s a lot easier than using a curling iron

  • @birgittem9945
    @birgittem9945 9 лет назад +2

    this is probably my fav hair tutorial of all time tbh!! I love it a loooooooot and I do this as often as I can bc it is definitely my favourite hair style at the moment!

    • @bouffantdelacroix
      @bouffantdelacroix  9 лет назад

      Birgitte Laksforsmo Thank you for your feedback darling! Feel free to tag us in any selfies you take after trying to tutorial out! :)

  • @olamasri2289
    @olamasri2289 7 лет назад +12

    woww she is so beautiful ,😍

  • @isabelall4127
    @isabelall4127 4 года назад +1

    I absolutely LOVE this tutorial! I used it last year in a play set in the 50s, and I'm about to do the hairstyle again (for a personal project I'm doing where I recreate looks from certain decades using only things I already own)

  • @jujubees5855
    @jujubees5855 Год назад

    Omg, I am a Latina Marilyn Monroe. Thank you for your hard work on this tutorial. Thanks to your model as well. She is a lovely angel.
    My egg donor is garbage and I have to rely on RUclips fairy godmothers to teach me things, even at 42. Bless you. ❤

  • @genevaw.8330
    @genevaw.8330 8 лет назад +130

    Nice...she even kinda looks like Marilyn Monroe a little bit!

  • @musicmanjdk
    @musicmanjdk 9 лет назад +2

    She looks amazing! Such an incredible beauty. And you certainly know your stuff. Fantastic hairdressing.

  • @gabrielasarath
    @gabrielasarath 8 лет назад +17

    You did an impeccable job! Loved the tutorial, not only because the model has a stunning makeup and hairdo but also because both of you know how to catch the attention of the audience. Hey! She makes a great MM role too :)

  • @cynthiar7350
    @cynthiar7350 Год назад +1

    WOW‼️ Beautiful 🤩

  • @suzilindblad5207
    @suzilindblad5207 4 года назад

    That looks like the most authentic hairstyle I've seen! Wet set is the way to go!

  • @MickieMunster
    @MickieMunster 9 лет назад +2

    I am living for this look!

  • @impickleriiiick
    @impickleriiiick 28 дней назад

    i've watched a ton of videos on how to do Marilyn's iconic hair and let me tell you, this is the gretest one iv'e seen so far

  • @ivorybow
    @ivorybow 8 лет назад +1

    Fabulous in all ways, you, the delightful Kitty, and Marilyn's style.

  • @italianaperez962
    @italianaperez962 9 лет назад +26

    The model seems like a joy to work with, so optimistic!

  • @lyeo6322
    @lyeo6322 9 лет назад +4

    Tried this exactly as they directed and it came out AMAZING!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!

  • @mackenziekim9356
    @mackenziekim9356 9 лет назад +2

    Omg. I just so fell in love with this look. The music and the way you guys presented.. everything is perfect. Thank you for the great video :)

  • @jaime-leebarry6405
    @jaime-leebarry6405 8 лет назад +7

    I love this tutorial! You are both fantastic! The hair and makeup is perfection! Do you do tutorials for long hair? I have long thick hair but love this glamorous look 💋

  • @rudegyal321
    @rudegyal321 9 лет назад +10

    oh my god this was fucking fabulous you slayed this entire look!!! from the hair to the makeup to her Marilyn facial expressions!! Flawless!

  • @thevvaavvyyyshow
    @thevvaavvyyyshow 9 месяцев назад

    Omghh i have been searching for the perfect Marilyn hair tutorial...they were good but not similar to marilyns .....thanks youtube for recommending me this ....this js THE PERFECT TUTORIAL i have seen ....its the perfect ❤❤❤❤thanksss

  • @janettekreulen54
    @janettekreulen54 4 месяца назад

    Micheal you have golden hands Wauw so great work, love it

  • @teresamadinger9550
    @teresamadinger9550 8 лет назад +4

    Gorgeous!! Love the look! ❤️

  • @rosalinailpide5285
    @rosalinailpide5285 7 лет назад +1

    J'aime vraiment beaucoup la technique ainsi que le résultat. Bravo l'artiste et le modèle!

  • @Godisfirst21
    @Godisfirst21 Год назад

    Trying this in the morning.i love it.

  • @Lh25832
    @Lh25832 8 лет назад +1

    Wow, this hairstyle is so gorgeous!!! You've done a wonderfull job, and what a beautifull model. I wish I could do my hair like that! Just perfect...

  • @korisam99
    @korisam99 4 года назад +2

    As a stylist I love this wet set! So glam! I want to do this for Halloween I’m wanting to be marilyn ❤️

  • @julie0203
    @julie0203 11 месяцев назад

    The best and very well explained video and also the most beautiful model and excellent hair stylist professional that I have seen so far. Thank you for the excellent video

  • @joannemollica8375
    @joannemollica8375 2 года назад

    Fantastic! Beautiful hair n model.

  • @zainabalhadad7856
    @zainabalhadad7856 5 лет назад +1

    She is very cute .... I love this hairstyle ... it's my favorite hairstyle ... well done🤗🥇💋💋💋👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @theseventhsojourner1413
    @theseventhsojourner1413 8 лет назад +1

    After viewing this for the umpteenth time, I still cannot get over the beauty, bounce, and body of the result of this incredible wet set. And again, thanks for sharing.

  • @emm1mae
    @emm1mae 8 лет назад +4

    Love the vibe of the video, great!

  • @AnneAndersonFoxiepaws
    @AnneAndersonFoxiepaws 2 года назад

    This is stunning and shes gorgeous isnt she? Mr Michael the Hairdresser is great, I followed his Middy haircut video and the difference it made was unbelievable. I am going to use this roller method for the front combined with his pin curl plan to see how it comes out. Love these videos!

  • @zara6482
    @zara6482 8 лет назад +26

    how on earth do you do that amazing makeup !? the eyeliner is beyond perfection 😍

  • @Natcatkitcraze
    @Natcatkitcraze 9 лет назад +1

    Yup. That's amazing.

  • @MizzRychcik
    @MizzRychcik 3 года назад +2

    this is my dream hair

  • @carolbueno4445
    @carolbueno4445 10 месяцев назад

    Wow! Thank you for this!! It is perfect indeed!! WOW!!!

  • @2011solimar
    @2011solimar Год назад

    beautiful hair, model, artist. Very very good

  • @DivaClariceWilliams
    @DivaClariceWilliams 8 лет назад +2

    really enjoyable video, a lovely how to do old Hollywood glamour hair.

  • @ney6016
    @ney6016 8 лет назад +3

    Gorgeous!!

  • @wrenpeach6707
    @wrenpeach6707 3 года назад

    I've looked at several tutorials and this is the best by far! So many of them either put the emphasis on explaining it OR showing it, and I appreciate that you thoroughly explained while also showing each step clearly. I can already tell I'll have better results after this lol

  • @kimbradley3577
    @kimbradley3577 6 лет назад

    Amazing technique and hairstylist. Beautiful model!!!!! Incredible result.

  • @lesafowers8142
    @lesafowers8142 2 года назад

    She looks just like Marilyn and both the hair and makeup are both done perfectly. 💋💋💋

  • @ricardokadowaki3791
    @ricardokadowaki3791 8 лет назад +2

    Amazing. Gorgeous hair and girl.

  • @annam7272
    @annam7272 8 лет назад +1

    Is there a button that can let me like it for abt a million times?? I left my college and miss wet sets a lot and coz of this video i am going to start it all over again 😍

    • @bouffantdelacroix
      @bouffantdelacroix  8 лет назад

      +Ann Am You're so sweet! Thank you for the feedback darling, please be sure to tag our Instagram in any photos of your wet sets! Have a beautiful day xo

  • @jessicavillalpando1937
    @jessicavillalpando1937 8 лет назад +2

    I did this look on my daughter's hair, it came out fantastic!

  •  3 года назад

    I love watching this.

  • @janai8874
    @janai8874 8 лет назад +1

    Love the detail you included in your video! I am a bit of a perfectionist trying to get this look right and I definitely picked up some prime hints from this tutorial.