Wavy hair is all the rage! It's quite simple, we find it everywhere among our celebrity friends. It must be said that these soft waves contribute to drawing a fresh and dashing face. So why not you? Here's how to have wavy hair.
Unlike the curls, which are tight waves, the wavy consists of soft waves, intended to accentuate the natural movement of the hair. For a perfect wavy, the ideal is to have a mid-length cut, that is to say just below the shoulders. As for the most suitable hair type, soft manes are clearly favored, but nothing is lost for straight hair, provided that you insist on preparation and fixing.
Prepare your hair
First, make sure your hair is well nourished and hydrated. This is especially important when you're about to use a heating appliance. Also, remember to apply a heat-protective treatment beforehand!
Some products also help to give body to waves, to discipline them and to facilitate their hold. This is the case of special curl mousses, if you have curly hair, curl perfecting milks, if you have soft hair, or even styling spray bases.
How to get wavy hair with heated appliances?
Two options: a hair straightener, round with a large diameter, or a curling iron, preferably conical.
With a straightener, place a strand on the bottom plate, close it, make a half-turn outwards, and gently lower the iron towards the tip. Repeat this gesture on all of the hair. Start with the strands below, that is to say from the nape of the neck, then move on to the top. Finish with a wide comb to separate the strands and soften the curls.
With a curling iron, take a fairly thin strand, twist it with your fingers, wrap it in the iron, let it heat for a moment, then release and adjust according to the desired wave. Repeat the movement all over your hair. Good to know: always wrap backwards!
How to get wavy hair without heating appliances?
Do you want to have wavy hair without damaging your hair fiber with heating appliances? Good news, there is no shortage of solutions:
. Braids on wet hair
We make medium to large thickness wicks, and let them air dry.
. The plopping
. Sock curling
We wrap our locks around… socks and leave them on overnight.
. Sea water
Spray the marine spray strand by strand on damp or dry hair, then scrunch and braid. The result is mattified and wavy hair, just like when you come back from the beach. And rest assured, there is no risk of drying out the hair fiber with salt, because the sprays contain nourishing active ingredients.
. Night braids
Before going to bed, spray a fixing treatment on damp hair, then make 5 to 6 relatively loose braids.
. The twist
If you have soft hair, you can also opt for the twist technique. Apply a texturizing product or styling spray, twist strand by strand around your index finger, secure the strands to your scalp and leave them on overnight.
Fix your wavy hairstyle
A setting spray helps make your hairstyle last longer. You can also add a touch of shine by applying a defining cream or styling oil.
