Hey Nonchalance,
It just hit me, could you be referring to the "Marcel" hairstyle?
I've been trying to remember what these fingerwaves were called back in the 1920's when they became so popular. Since I wasn't around then, LOL, I couldn't recall from memory!
Today, I saw the name and it jumped out at me. That's it!
I do hope you return to read this! Sorry I wasn't more prompt with this complete response.