Do you want wavy hair with a natural effect, to kick off an adventurous summer, or simply to spice up your look in the middle of winter? Whatever the reason, all you need to create this effect is simply a hair straightener and some hairspray. If you want to know how to create natural waves in your hair, just follow these steps.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Creating Waves
Step 1. Dry your hair
Your hair will curl more effectively when dry; if you work on wet hair, you may end up damaging it and, furthermore, the curling process will not be effective. It's okay even if the hair is slightly damp.
Step 2. Turn on the hair straightener
You will need a classic straightener to curl them, preferably 2.5cm thick. Just wait a minute or two for it to heat up completely. If your straightener has various settings, choose a medium temperature, as too intense heat would make the plate marks evident in the hair waves.
Step 3. Divide the hair into several sections (optional)
Parting your hair can make the curling process easier, especially if you have very thick hair, although this process can take longer. If you decide to section your hair, you will first need to pick up the top with a pigtail or pliers, so that you can curl the lower strands first. If you don't feel like splitting them into several strands first, then you can start curling any part and proceed gradually through all the hair.
Step 4. Take a strand of about 2.5-5 cm and insert it into the plate
You can also start with larger strands, about 7-10 cm. Remember not to curl the lock from the root, otherwise the hair will be too puffy.
Step 5. I folded my hair back
Once the hair is inside the straightener, simply fold it back, away from the face and wait for a few seconds.
Step 6. Bend your hair forward
You can slide the straightener through your hair or simply release it and move it down about 5-7cm before bending it in the opposite direction from the previous step.
Step 7. Proceed to the tips
Swipe the straightener down and move it back and forth until you reach the bottom of the section. You can also leave 5-7cm of uncurled hair at the bottom to create a more natural and voluminous look.
Step 8. Repeat these steps on all remaining strands of hair
Just carry out the previous steps on all the locks until they are all wavy. If you have previously collected your hair with a pigtail or pliers, it will be enough to take several strands gradually until you are finished.
- To prevent the various curled locks from coming together, you could alternate the curling direction of neighboring locks, starting for example first forward with one and then backward with the other. In this way, each strand will be curled in the opposite direction to the contiguous one. You also don't have to curl each strand from the same height.
- When you reach the outermost part of the hair, you can pick up the upper section of the hair that you do not intend to straighten; therefore, if you are curling a strand higher to the right, you can collect the hair at the top left, so that it does not bother you while you proceed with the curling.
Step 9. Take a last look at the hair
Look at the sides of your head and use a mirror to check the back to make sure you've curled your hair evenly. If on the one hand there will be more waves, it will be enough to make others on the opposite side to give greater balance to the hairstyle.
Step 10. Spray some hairspray on the waves, it will make them last longer
Method 2 of 3: Making Simple Curls
Step 1. Turn on the hair straightener
You will need a classic straightener to curl your hair, preferably 2.5cm thick. Just wait a minute or two for it to heat up completely.
Step 2. Divide the hair into several sections (optional)
Parting your hair can make the curling process easier, especially if you have very thick hair, although this process can take longer. If you decide to section your hair, you will first need to gather the upper part with a pigtail or pliers, so that you can curl the lower strands first. If you don't feel like splitting them into several strands first, then you can start curling any part and proceed gradually through all the hair.
Step 3. Insert approximately 2.5-5 cm wide strands of hair into the straightener
Step 4. Curl the section forward
Gently curl forward away from your face, leaving only a few inches at the bottom of the strand. Just let the plate slide downwards; in addition, with the other hand you can hold the lower part of the lock for greater control.
Step 5. Insert another lock of hair in the plate about 2.5-5 cm
Choose a section that is next to the one you just curled.
Step 6. Curl the section back
Apply the same process used to curl the section forward, but turning the straightener in the opposite direction.
Step 7. Continue with this process until you have curled all of your hair
Alternating forward curled strands with some back curled strands will keep each strand well separated from the others and give you a bright and radiant look. With this method you will get softer curls than with the other curling methods.
Step 8. Spray some hairspray on the curls, it will make them last longer
Method 3 of 3: Tight Curls
Step 1. Turn on the hair straightener
You will need a classic straightener to curl your hair, preferably 2.5cm thick. Just wait a minute or two for it to heat up completely.
Step 2. Divide the hair into several sections (optional)
Parting your hair can make the curling process easier, especially if you have very thick hair, although this process can take longer. If you decide to section your hair, you will first need to pick up the top with a pigtail or pliers, so that you can curl the lower strands first. If you don't feel like splitting them into several strands first, then you can start curling any part and curling all of your hair as you go.
Step 3. Insert approximately 2.5-5cm wide strands of hair into the straightener
Step 4. Wrap the strand around two fingers
Just wrap the selected section of hair around your index and middle fingers until you have created a tight curl.
Step 5. Release your two fingers and hold the curl
Remove the two fingers around which you previously twisted the lock and hold the shape of the curl with the other fingers.
Step 6. Plate the curl
Place the curl in the plate and hold it for a few seconds, being careful not to burn your hands.
Step 7. Release the plate
Once the plate is open, you can better define the curl with your fingers.
Step 8. Repeat these steps for all hair strands
This method creates a more voluminous look than the traditional curling method.
Step 9. Spray some hairspray on the curls, it will make them last longer
Warnings
- Do not touch the metal of the plate to avoid burning yourself.
- Make sure you turn off the straightener once you have finished curling your hair.
