How to Get Trendy Waves
Just as popular hair styles are always changing, so are the techniques for creating those trendy styles. A abundance of mousse, a blow dryer and a scrunching motion was once a common way to create waves. The end result was usually crunchy, messy hair. Modern, soft, smooth waves are simple to create using the old curling iron you used to wield to create tight ringlets. A few changes to the old curling method creates natural-looking, bouncy waves. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Shamoo
- Light conditioner
- Volumizer
- Comb
- Blow dryer
- Curling iron
- Hair spray
Instructions
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Wash hair with a shampoo appropriate for your hair type.
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Apply a light conditioner and rinse thoroughly.
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Comb a volumizer through your damp hair.
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Blow dry your hair, but do not over-straighten it.
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Part your hair as desired.
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Separate a half-inch section of hair and wrap it around the barrel of a medium-size curling iron without using the clamp. Hold the hair in place for three seconds before releasing. Repeat on the remainder of your hair.
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Allow your hair to cool completely, then gently separate each wave using your fingers.
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Spray waves with hairspray.
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Tips & Warnings
If your hair does not hold curls well, lightly spray each section with hairspray before wrapping it around the curling iron.
To save time, pre-heat your curling iron while you are blow drying your hair.
Since this method does not use the clamp to hold the hair around the barrel of the hot iron, avoid touching the barrel of the curling iron to prevent burns.
Curling irons can become very hot. If your curling iron has a temperature control setting, use the lowest effective setting.
