How to Accentuate Wavy Hair
Wash your hair with a gentle shampoo., Condition your hair., Towel dry by patting your hair., Do not brush your hair., Spray damp hair with a leave-in conditioner., Use one to two pumps of hair serum., Scrunch your hair with mousse., Use dry...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Wash your hair with a gentle shampoo.
Wavy hair tends to get frizzy and dry.
Using a harsh shampoo can make these problems worse.
Stick with a sulfate free shampoo or one with moisturizers.
Sulfates are detergents that can strip natural oils from hair., Keep in mind that conditioner should not be overly heavy, because too much oil can weigh wavy hair down.
Look for a conditioner that is a medium consistency, not too thin or thick.
Some conditioners are designed for wavy hair and will have ingredients that fight frizz and help waves curl up., When towel drying hair, soak up excess water by patting and scrunching your hair.
Don’t be tempted to rub hair with the towel, because this will make your hair frizzy.
You can also wrap your hair on top of your head with a dry towel for a few minutes to remove excess water.
Hair should still be damp, but not soaking wet, after towel drying. , If you need to get rid of knots, brush your hair thoroughly before you wash it.
Do not brush hair after you shampoo and condition, if you want to wear it wavy, because it will pull waves out you’re trying to enhance.
If you absolutely need to detangle, after you towel dry and apply product, use a wide tooth comb to lightly remove tangles., Depending on the condition of your hair, you may want to use a leave-in conditioner.
This is a good option, if your hair is dry and needs more hydration than what your rinse-out conditioner can give.
It’s also good to use in place of rinse-out conditioner, if you have fine hair, because they're generally lighter.
The best leave-in conditioner for wavy hair should be a lightweight formula that creates shine, detangles and smooths cuticles.Leave-in conditioners normally protect hair from heat, as well. , Rub your hands together to evenly distribute through your hands.
Apply to ends first and work the product throughout the rest of your hair shaft.
Use a hair serum that is designed to stop frizz and provide hair with extra moisture.
Argan oil works great as a hair serum, because it smooths fly-aways, but isn’t too heavy.
Do not overuse hair serum.
A little goes a long way. , Mousse has come a long way, since the 1980’s.
Instead of creating stiff, crunchy hold, they now give soft, touchable control to hair.Look for a mousse that contains flexible polymers to give curl memory and definition to your wavy look., Dry shampoo is not just for days you don't wash your hair.
It will give you long lasting volume, whenever you use it.
This is great, since one of the biggest problems of wavy hair is its tendency to fall flat.
Spray or sprinkle dry shampoo on your roots to fluff up hair.
It will also absorb any excess oil off your scalp from hair serums or conditioning products., Salt spray will enhance your natural texture and create amazing volume.
It will give you effortless looking beach waves, especially if you air-dried your hair in braids.
Use salt spray on slightly damp or dry hair.
Scrunch away for a look fresh from the ocean., If you have coarser textured hair, you will need a stronger product to contain frizz and moisturize locks.
You can find your solution in a styling paste or pomade designed for curly or wavy hair.
These products typically come in a jar, and they are concentrated.
Use no more than a dime-sized amount and warm the product up in your hands before using in your hair.
Another great way to measure is by looking at the size of a finger nail bed for reference.
Apply this concentrated product on your ends and to frizzy areas around the face. -
Step 2: Condition your hair.
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Step 3: Towel dry by patting your hair.
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Step 4: Do not brush your hair.
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Step 5: Spray damp hair with a leave-in conditioner.
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Step 6: Use one to two pumps of hair serum.
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Step 7: Scrunch your hair with mousse.
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Step 8: Use dry shampoo.
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Step 9: Spritz your strands with salt spray.
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Step 10: Use a styling paste or pomade after waves dry.
Detailed Guide
Wavy hair tends to get frizzy and dry.
Using a harsh shampoo can make these problems worse.
Stick with a sulfate free shampoo or one with moisturizers.
Sulfates are detergents that can strip natural oils from hair., Keep in mind that conditioner should not be overly heavy, because too much oil can weigh wavy hair down.
Look for a conditioner that is a medium consistency, not too thin or thick.
Some conditioners are designed for wavy hair and will have ingredients that fight frizz and help waves curl up., When towel drying hair, soak up excess water by patting and scrunching your hair.
Don’t be tempted to rub hair with the towel, because this will make your hair frizzy.
You can also wrap your hair on top of your head with a dry towel for a few minutes to remove excess water.
Hair should still be damp, but not soaking wet, after towel drying. , If you need to get rid of knots, brush your hair thoroughly before you wash it.
Do not brush hair after you shampoo and condition, if you want to wear it wavy, because it will pull waves out you’re trying to enhance.
If you absolutely need to detangle, after you towel dry and apply product, use a wide tooth comb to lightly remove tangles., Depending on the condition of your hair, you may want to use a leave-in conditioner.
This is a good option, if your hair is dry and needs more hydration than what your rinse-out conditioner can give.
It’s also good to use in place of rinse-out conditioner, if you have fine hair, because they're generally lighter.
The best leave-in conditioner for wavy hair should be a lightweight formula that creates shine, detangles and smooths cuticles.Leave-in conditioners normally protect hair from heat, as well. , Rub your hands together to evenly distribute through your hands.
Apply to ends first and work the product throughout the rest of your hair shaft.
Use a hair serum that is designed to stop frizz and provide hair with extra moisture.
Argan oil works great as a hair serum, because it smooths fly-aways, but isn’t too heavy.
Do not overuse hair serum.
A little goes a long way. , Mousse has come a long way, since the 1980’s.
Instead of creating stiff, crunchy hold, they now give soft, touchable control to hair.Look for a mousse that contains flexible polymers to give curl memory and definition to your wavy look., Dry shampoo is not just for days you don't wash your hair.
It will give you long lasting volume, whenever you use it.
This is great, since one of the biggest problems of wavy hair is its tendency to fall flat.
Spray or sprinkle dry shampoo on your roots to fluff up hair.
It will also absorb any excess oil off your scalp from hair serums or conditioning products., Salt spray will enhance your natural texture and create amazing volume.
It will give you effortless looking beach waves, especially if you air-dried your hair in braids.
Use salt spray on slightly damp or dry hair.
Scrunch away for a look fresh from the ocean., If you have coarser textured hair, you will need a stronger product to contain frizz and moisturize locks.
You can find your solution in a styling paste or pomade designed for curly or wavy hair.
These products typically come in a jar, and they are concentrated.
Use no more than a dime-sized amount and warm the product up in your hands before using in your hair.
Another great way to measure is by looking at the size of a finger nail bed for reference.
Apply this concentrated product on your ends and to frizzy areas around the face.
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