Wavy crease: all the ways to create the perfect beach waves
Hair is fundamental in outlining a physiognomy in the face. When the hair does not cooperate, in fact, presenting itself neither curly nor smooth and unable to find a "hairstyle to make it stay in place and in order, the optimal solution is always to create waves, to give movement and freshness to the face, without straining. too.
Remember, however, that in hair care it is important not to damage it: here you will find 10 tips for strong and healthy hair!
Shaggy style: how to prepare your hair
The first thing to keep in mind when treating wavy hair concerns the products used. These, in fact, should not have smoothing properties, because it would annihilate the freshness that the waves bring, but not too aggressive, typical of curly and frizzy hair. The solution is therefore a volumizing shampoo, but be careful: do not use it in excessive quantities, you would ask to weigh down the hair. In addition, taken care to rinse the hair thoroughly, so as not to leave residues that will not do justice either to the product used, or to the waves that will come.
The next step in the preparation of the hair concerns the application of a mousse, but remember to avoid the scalp to avoid the weighted and greasy effect: concentrate on ends and length.
Finally, whether you are using a hairdryer or a straightener, remember not to exceed 180 °: high temperatures damage the hair, making it weaker and burning it. It is in fact advisable to use a thermo-protective product, which in addition to protecting the hair, will make it even more shiny. Also, always stop at a certain distance from the skin, the scalp is in fact the most sensitive part to heat and, if you get too close, you risk burning yourself.
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Wavy style: how to do it for short hair
There is no doubt: the waves look looks good on any type of hair. Regardless of the length, the wavy crease is also ideal on short hair, which is often difficult to style and fix. For this type of hair, the best way to get the perfect waves is to use a tighter iron or curlers with the smaller section. The secret is to focus on volume, creating a slight teased effect on the hair, which will be the opposite of flat and dull!
A little secret? Focus on the front section. In addition to being the first section for everyone to see, it will also be the one that will give a jaunty and fresh look to your face.
Wavy style for long hair: the straightener is your friend
Well yes, despite the terrorism that is done on the high temperatures of the plate, this tool is the best to get the perfect ones beach waves but also the waves look ideal for any occasion. Not surprisingly, this is the hairstyle most sported by models and VIPs on the most famous and prestigious catwalks.
It is essential, before putting the hair in contact with the straightener, to make sure that all the locks are perfectly dry and untangled from the knots that, annoyingly, are created. Then it separates the entire hair into sections of the same size, more or less full-bodied depending on the effect you want to give to your waves. It will be sufficient to roll the individual strands around the iron, starting from the tips and gradually go up to the root, towards the scalp.
In order for the hair to curl without getting burnt or excessively damaged, leave the lock on for no more than a few seconds, then simply unroll, following the wave and removing the iron.
Repeat this process with each section you previously divided, then apply a fixing spray that will ensure the effect beach waves long-term.
Moved crease: the sock method
Anyone who first heard this way of curling their hair either didn't believe it or thought it was a joke. Yet, the sock method is optimal for creating a wavy style effect without the use of brushes, hair dryers or plates. In short, the hair is not subject to the stress that high temperatures bring. The procedure is very simple and the "tools" they are even more so: all you need is a stretch cotton sock, a little water to spray, some hair foam and a rubber band.
It is necessary that the sock you choose is no longer useful - maybe choose one of the many unmatched sock that ends up, somehow, at the bottom of the drawer. First of all, in fact, you will have to cut the toe of the sock, thus obtaining a sort of stretch cotton tube. Then tie your hair in a ponytail as high as you can, preferably at the top of your head, so that you can move easily during the night, when the strategic hairstyle will "rest", or rather will work and it will act on your hair.
Moisten the lengths and apply a hair foam to prolong the hold of the waves. This last step is not mandatory, but highly recommended to have greater resistance once yours waves they will be created, and you will want to keep them as long as possible.
Roll the sock on itself along the entire length of the hair, until it becomes a sort of elastic thicker than normal, but where you can insert the tail. At this point, fix the tip of the hair and rotate the sock on itself, and the magic will happen: the sock will carry the mass of hair with it, as if to form the classic bun on top of the head. Let it rest overnight, knowing that when you wake up you will be able to unroll the sock and the tail, moving your hair a little and letting the soft waves that have formed fall back, giving the shape you prefer with your hands.
