How to make your hair more wavy

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Method 2 of 3: Non-thermal wave hair perm
Method 3 of 3: Curling your hair in waves with a hairdryer
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Using a curling iron for curling hair
Non-thermal wave hair curling
Curling your hair in waves with a hair dryer

1 Apply volumizer and heat protectant to damp hair. Start with damp hair, since then you will need to straighten and dry it with a hair dryer (unless you have straight hair initially). This will help create a more defined and voluminous curl.

It is especially important to use a volumizer if your hair does not hold a curl well.
If your hair tends to frizz and break into frizzy curls, use a smoothing serum instead of a volumizer.

2 Part your hair as you like and then straighten them with a hair dryer and a round brush. If you have naturally straight hair, you can skip the blow-dry step. To straighten your hair, bring the round brush underneath a thin section of hair and start brushing slowly towards the ends. While doing this, direct the flow of air from the hair dryer to the top of the hair, which is stretched out with the brush. When you reach the ends, twist the brush a little to curl the ends of the hair inward.

Hold the brush horizontally (parallel to the floor), not vertically.
Work in small sections, starting at one side and ending at the other side.
The hair sections should be slightly shorter than the brush itself. And their width will depend on the density of your hair. The thicker the hair, the narrower the highlights should be.
If you want extra volume, lift your hair up at the roots when blow-drying.

3 Curl your hair curling iron about 2.5 cm thick. Hold the curling iron upright (perpendicular to the floor) this time. Wind the strands onto the curling iron, alternating the direction of the curling each time.

Curl one strand towards the face, the next from the face, and so on. This will give your wavy hair a more natural look.

4 Comb your hair with a brush or flat comb to separate wavy strands. Which tool to use depends on how fluffy you want your hair to be. When using the brush, the hair will become more fluffy and the waves softer. When used with a flat comb or fingers, the wavy curls will retain their expressive shape.

It is a good idea to first let your hair cool slightly after curling, or cool it with a cold stream of air from a hairdryer (if you have this setting). If you start brushing them while they are warm, you run the risk of straightening the luxurious waves that have just been created.

5 Spray your curls with hairspray to secure your hair. If you want to give your hair a little more volume, instead of hairspray, apply a little dry shampoo to your hair, paying special attention to the roots.

Method 2 of 3: Non-thermal wave hair perm

1 Moisturize your hair and create a center parting on the head. This method requires you to start with damp hair, so either spray your hair lightly with a spray bottle or take a quick shower. Then make a center part in your hair.
- The location of the parting can be changed later, when a wavy curl already appears on the hair. At this stage, you need to get an equal amount of hair from both sides.
- Make sure that no water drips from your hair, otherwise it will take too long to dry.
2 Select the section of hair in the front and divide it in half. Choose the side of the head from which to start work (right or left). Then select the section of hair in the front right next to the parting. Divide it into two equal parts.
- The width of the section to be highlighted should be at least twice the thickness of your fingers.
3 Twist the resulting two strands twice. First, twist each half individually, thereby obtaining two twisted bundles. And then twist them together. To do this, wind the outermost strand onto the inner strand.
- This process is very similar to the twisted braiding technique.
4 Add some hair to the strand that turns out to be extreme. Select the long vertical section of hair from the parting to the hairline and add it to the outermost section. Depending on how exactly you divided the initial section of hair into two parts, this strand can be located either on the face or below.
- This step is similar to pulling up extra hair while braiding a French braid or French rope braid.
5 Twist the strands together once and then repeat the last two steps until you reach the back of your neck. The whole process is similar to braiding a French braid, with the only exception that additional hair is included in the braiding only on one side (bottom or outside). Continue to pull the extra hair into the outer strand and then twist it into the second (inner) strand. When you reach the back of your neck, stop.
- When you complete the above steps, the braided hair can already be gathered into a ponytail, from which you will then create a bun. At the end you will have two beams!
6 Twist the rest of your hair into bundle. To make your hair more wavy, first complete a twisted rope weave over the remaining length. To prevent your hair from getting too wavy, simply combine both strands together into one thick section. Next, twist the strand (or strands) into a bun and fix it with a hair elastic.
- Do not bundle the hair from the other side of your head.
7 Repeat the entire process for the other half of the head. Highlight the front section of hair on the other side of the parting. Create a rope french weave by including extra hair on only one (outside or extreme) side. Finish with a bun and secure the bun with a second hair elastic.
- At this point, all of your hair will be tied up in two buns.
8 Let your hair dry completely. Depending on the thickness and texture of your hair, it can take anywhere from six hours to overnight to dry. It is extremely important to dry them, otherwise the waves on wet hair will immediately stretch!
9 Release the buns and loosen your hair. Work on only one bun or one side of the weave at a time. Remove the elastic from the first bundle and unwind it gently. Then use your fingers to gently spread the French rope weave.
- If at some point you notice that your hair is still damp, stop! Roll them back into a bun and let dry a little more.
10 Use your fingers to comb through your hair, and then apply hairspray to fix the style. You can also use a wide-toothed comb, but do not use a hairbrush or the hair will loosen up. After combing your hair, you can parted it wherever you like and then spray it with hairspray.
- If you need to add volume to your hair, tilt your head down, spray the hanging hair with hairspray, and then straighten it back to its normal position.

Method 3 of 3: Curling your hair in waves with a hairdryer

1 Apply some styling product to damp hair. Use a spray bottle to dampen your hair or take a shower. Make sure your hair is not too wet and then treat with a volumizing mousse, focusing on the roots.
- If your hair tends to frizz and create frizzy curls, use a smoothing serum.
2 Treat hair with a heat protectant, lift it up at the roots and blow dry the roots to create extra volume. This step is optional. If you have initially thick hair, you probably won't need it. If the hair is thin and thin, it can be lifted at the roots to add volume.
- Do not dry your hair completely at this stage.
3 Braid your hair in several braids at once. Divide your hair into 4-8 sections, then braid each section. In all cases, weave classic three-strand braids. While braiding, keep the strands perpendicular to your head so that the braids stick out. This will help to achieve an increase in volume.
- The more sections you create, the finer and tighter the waves in your hair will be.
4 Finish blow-drying your hair. If you don't want to use a hairdryer, you can let your hair dry naturally. However, make sure your hair is completely dry before moving on to the next step. Even if the hair is only slightly damp, the waves on it will not last long.
- You can speed up the process of natural hair drying in the sun. Just remember to use sunscreen when doing this!
5 Detach the braids and gently comb through the hair with your fingers. If you notice that your hair is slightly damp, braid it back and dry it again. When all braids are loosened, comb through your hair with your fingers to separate the wavy curls.
- Do not brush your hair, otherwise the hairstyle will turn out too lush. If you don't want to use your fingers, use a wide-toothed comb.
6 Apply a hair-fixing agent to your hair. Hairspray, volumizing spray, or moisture protection spray are great choices. The exact choice depends on what exactly you need. If you want your hairstyle to last long, use hairspray. If your hair tends to frizz and clump, a moisture protection spray is your friend. Finally, if volume is important to you, use a volumizing spray!
- You can also create a center or side parting in your hair.

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Even people with curly and naturally wavy hair can take advantage of the recommendations in this article. They will help to make your hair more tidy and manageable.
The finer the strands you use in the curling process, the tighter the wave you will get.
The larger the strands used during curling, the smoother the waves are obtained on the curls.
For beachy waves, use a sea salt spray.