Styling Wavy Hair

The first step is finding the right cut to maximize the type of waves you have.

Layers will help your waves show up, but one must be carefull not to go too short. For people with wavy hair, the front can have a lot of cowlicks so the cut should be kept long in the front, because if you cut it too short, the cowlicks kind of go crazy.Long side bangs work really well because you have enough wave in your hair to keep it pushed to the side, but it’s not so curly that it will curl up into short bangs.”

The key is to work your waves, don’t let them work you. After you’ve applied a styling product, I suggests this easy tip: Take 3-inch sections of hair and wrap the end of each section around two fingers. Then, push the ends inside, slide your fingers out, secure the sections with a pin and allow them to dry before releasing them.

It will keep the waves you have, but give a bit more finish to it.

If you have longer hair, apply product while it’s wet and divide your hair into three parts on each side, so your crown’s basically going to look like a basketball. Twist each section away from your face and just let it dry. It’s meant to direct the movement of the hair. Then use your fingers to tousle it for a loose curl, or just leave it like that and it’s really cute.

For shorter styles, apply product and comb your wet waves, with a wide tooth comb, in the direction you want them to go. Then use your fingers to style the waves.

When your wavy hair dries, you’re going to see the curls come out. The rules to remember are if you want it more curly, use a diffuser. If you have finer hair, a stronger hold product is definitely the way to go. And before you diffuse the ends, you need to diffuse the roots to loosen the curls at the top of your scalp.

The curl pattern shows up much better if you diffuse your wavy hair all the way. For the laziest waves, you can find creative control with a few tweaks from a curling iron.

If your waves look nice in the front but the back is a bit weak, or vice versa, you can use a curling iron. Simply separate the limpest locks and twist them in one-inch sections around the outside of the barrel of your curling iron for chunky curls.

If you don’t curl the root or the ends but focus on the mid-shaft of the section, it will provide a nice texture to wavy hair. You want it to look natural.

For wavies who opt for a straighter look, I would stress that you use products to protect your hair from heat styling. And make sure to use high-quality flat irons and blowdryers to reduce damage.