Create Random Waves

Try my trick of twisting hair into a bun and let it air-dry. Detangle damp curly hair completely. Apply any desired styling products such as mousse, gel or cream. Twist strands in a circular motion until all the hair is tucked into the bun. Secure with a condor or similar style clips. When hair is dry, remove clips and you will have cascading curls and waves.

Although large barrettes can also work, be sure that they are "hair-friendly" and will not snag delicate strands.

To achieve spirals, set damp strands on a variety of different braids to create ringlets or spiral style curls. Or opt for setting slightly damp strands on pin curls, rag rollers or even traditional sponge rollers to create a more uniform curl of wave pattern.

Naturally wavy strands will generally air dry wavy with minimal intervention. If your strands are wavy but you wish to air dry with more resulting texture, experiment with pin curls or old fasdhioned salon clips positioned on damp strands to create the retro S or fing