Would you like to have wavy and natural hair? Well, you can achieve this style without using tools that damage your hair with heat. This hairstyle looks very natural, and it's easy to create it without using methods that can make your hair dry and brittle. Read on if you want to learn how to do this very popular style without having to plug in your hair dryer.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Twisting the hair
Step 1. Wet your hair and remove excess water with a towel
You can make shampoo and conditioner or wet them with a spray, drying them a little with the towel. The goal, in fact, is to make them moist, and not soaked in water.
Some people have had better results if their hair hasn't been washed for a couple of days. The natural oils produced by the scalp, in fact, increase that disheveled, natural, almost beach effect
Step 2. Use a curling cream, especially if you have washed your hair with shampoo and conditioner
Apply it from the ends along the entire length of the hair while it is still damp.
Step 3. Divide the hair in half, as if you wanted to make some braids
Step 4. Twist the two halves together
Use a little force, not to let a few strands escape, starting from the nape of the neck to the end of the hair. Secure everything with a rubber band.
If you have thick, full-bodied hair, divide it into four parts and combine them two by two
Step 5. With a hair clip or bobby pin, tie the hair at the top of your head
Step 6. Let the hair dry
You can do this in the evening, so that they dry while you sleep, or wait 4-6 hours for them to dry during the day. If you melt them while they are still wet, the waves won't last long.
Step 7. Untie your hair
Drop them and gently run your fingers through the waves to shape them.
Step 8. Put on a hair spray
You can use a classic spray, to keep waves all day, or a special sea salt spray, for a truly beach look.
You can also make this spray yourself by mixing 225 grams of water with a tablespoon of sea salt. If you want to get a more powerful spray, use more salt, or conversely use less if you want a more natural effect
Method 2 of 2: Making a braid
Step 1. Wet your hair
You can make shampoo and conditioner or wet them with a spray until they are completely moist. Remember they need to be moist, not soggy.
Step 2. Use a curling cream
Run it all along your hair, from roots to ends, to create more defined waves as you blow dry.
Step 3. Divide your hair in half with the help of a comb
You should have your hair divided into two equal parts, one on each side.
Step 4. Make two braids, one on each side
Divide each part into three smaller strands, and start weaving them. Add one strand at a time, until they are all joined together. When you get to the ends, tie the braid with a rubber band. Do the same thing with the other side.
If you want the waves to start from the roots, instead of using the classic method, make "French" braids
Step 5. Let the hair dry
Make sure the braids are firmly attached and don't untie your hair for about four hours, or do them before bedtime. The hair, in fact, must be very dry if you want to create perfect waves.
Step 6. Untie the braids, gently untying the knots and loosening the hairstyle
Run your fingers through your hair to stir up the waves created.
Step 7. Apply hair spray
You can use a setting spray or foam to maintain the shape created, especially if you have straight hair.
Advice
- Always use a wide-toothed comb to brush your hair, as it protects it from likely weakening if damp strands are pulled too hard.
- Keep the hairstyle for at least four hours. You can sleep comfortably while you wait, because you will still keep the shape, protecting them.
- Make sure the rubber bands you use are a little loose. You can use cloth rubber bands if you want to make sure you don't damage your hair.
- Try putting a no-rinse conditioner along your hair and ends before starting braids.
- You can use some fixing spray or some lather to brighten your hair when you loosen the braids. It will allow you to keep the hairstyle longer.
Warnings
- Do not pinch your hair too tight, as it could break or damage, the roots could tear or you could increase the risk of falling.
- Do not use rubber bands that have metal parts, which damage the hair. Use fabric ones, or elastic bands that are not too tight.
- Do not use brushes or fine-toothed combs to comb your hair. In fact, damp or wet hair is weaker and is more likely to be damaged. For this it is best to always use a wide-toothed comb.
