Watch any awards show or flip through any celebrity-centered magazine, and there they are---those celebrities with tousled, wavy hair. Wavy hair is a flattering look; it softens the features and takes emphasis off lines and wrinkles. For people who color their hair, tousled waves and an uneven part can disguise the fact that you are late for a coloring session. Wavy hair can be easily dressed up or down, depending on the occasion.
Step 1
Start with clean, dry hair. Hair that is clean will look better and move better. Residue from styling products will weigh hair down, preventing it from moving. Movement is one of the traits that make wavy hair attractive.
Step 2
Pick up one section of hair. The section should be approximately 2 inches wide. The smaller the section, the more curl you will have. Larger sections will not only be less curly, but the curl will not last as long (because the hair doesn't get as hot).
Step 3
Spray lightly with hairspray. Spraying your hair, section by section, with hairspray before you begin curling will help your hair hold curl longer. People whose hair naturally holds style may want to skip this step, as it is important that the hair lose a little of its curl after you remove it from the iron, or you risk looking like Shirley Temple.
Step 4
Wrap hair around the curling iron. Clamp the hair into the curling iron, approximately 2 inches from the bottom of the hair. Start higher if you have longer hair and lower with shorter hair. Leaving the ends free keeps the waves from looking too "done" and contributes to the relaxed style.
Step 5
Release the curl and move to the next section. Work your way around the entire head with the curling iron. For a casual look, it is not necessary to curl every section of hair. Hair that is thick may get too big if you curl each section, leading to a helmet look.
Tips and Warnings
- If your waves come out looking too curly, gently tug on the ends of the hair while the hair is still warm. Creating waves is time consuming at first, but with practice, the process becomes faster.
Things You'll Need
- Hairspray
- Curling iron
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