HAIR 2017: FLAT WAVES AMONG THE TOP TRENDS. HERE IS THE FLAT WAVES MANIA!

Among the many summer hair fashion trends 2017, the flat waves trend stands out, destined to become a real must have for spring summer. Flat waves are more delicate and less decisive waves than those generally understood, which guarantee a natural wavy effect, without acting on the volume but only on the definition of the movement of the hairstyle. The result is a chic and natural hairstyle, easy to achieve. and perfect for any type of occasion. If you have straight hair and love wavy hair, know that this type of hairstyle could be the right choice for you: these waves, in fact, being not very defined, are not recommended on curly or very wavy hair, but find their best enhancement instead. on a straight, long or medium length haircuts.

Flat waves: how are flat waves made?

But how are flat waves made? To get perfect flat waves and thus show off one of the top 5 hair trends of spring, just use a tubular plate and focus on the lengths, without getting too close to the root: in this way you will get a slightly hinted waving able to guarantee styling. definitely glam-chic. However, if you do not want to buy ad hoc devices, you can opt for two more amateur solutions but with an effective result: you can in fact make braids, fix them with hairspray and let them rest for a few hours, even all night, or opt for torchon on the hair dry, fixing them with molettini - ideal solution for those who sport long bobs or medium cuts.

Wavy hair, how to do it at home?

If you are a lover of wavy hair but do not want to resort too often to the help of the hairdresser, you can also focus on DIY. Here is a video that explains in detail all the steps to be taken to create a perfect DIY move at no cost. !

Flat waves: obsession with softness

Whether you have opted for the tubular iron or the torchon with clips, do not forget that the starting point for obtaining soft and luminous waves remains to take care of the hair fiber. The stress deriving from the thermal action of the plate or from repeated manipulation can in fact deplete the lipid capital of the fiber, which is drier and duller. With the help of Hair Expert Pier Paolo Lai, L'Oréal Paris has developed a platform with many effective and easy-to-implement techniques, to take care of every type of hair and never give up experimenting with your hair. For example, for flat, soft and full-bodied flat waves, discover the L.O.C, Liquid Oil Cream technique here! And whatever your #hairobsession is, discover the right solution for you here!

Flat waves: who are flat waves good for?

This type of hairstyle is perfect for those with straight hair of medium length. In fact, being delicate and not too marked waves, flat waves cannot be easily created on curly or very wavy hair; but even an excessively straight hair will struggle to make the most of this type of hairstyle. The ideal is a smooth or slightly wavy hair.

As for the type of hairstyle instead, long or medium-long cuts are the most suitable for perfect flat waves. The asymmetrical long bob in particular, is the ideal hairstyle to best enhance the flat waves, as it is not too long and heavy, it can guarantee a more decisive and lasting wave. For long hair, on the other hand, beach waves are undoubtedly the best choice.

Flat waves and beach waves: which type of hair waves to choose?

The traditionally intended hair waves are the classic waves marked like beach waves, which in addition to creating the wavy effect also act on the volume of the hair. The substantial difference between beach waves and flat waves lies precisely in the design of the wave and in the styling that they give to the hairstyle: both are rather delicate and natural, but in the second case, the undulation that is created is less defined and more flat, in fact.

Here is a series of examples of beach waves.

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