The tousled wavy hair look has got to be one of the more popular trends that I’ve ever seen and believe it or not, it’s actually really easy to achieve – much simpler than you probably think.
Although we tend to see this look more commonly on those with longer hair, it pretty much works on any hair length, so don’t despair if you’ve recently gone off to cut your hair into a rather stylish bob.
We’ve got you covered with these tips to get the tousled wavy hair look for any hair length. Celebrity hairstylist Eli Thomas, owner of Thomas Chance Hairdressing in Santa Monica, California shared a few tips.
It all starts in the shower
The day you need to style your hair, shampoo and condition your hair with product that will deeply nourish and moisturise your locks and reduce frizz.
Be prepared to use product
Here are some tips from the experts:
- Towel-dry hair, then if you have wavy or curly hair, spritz with spray gel to help set your natural curls.
- For straight or fine hair, comb a large dollop of volumizing mousse through wet hair.
- For medium to thick hair, apply styling cream to help control flyaways and finger comb it through the hair for even application.
Finally, generously spritz a texturising spray.
The easiest part – blow dry your hair
Flip your hair, then with a diffuser dry your hair until it’s 85 percent dry. Don’t touch your hair too much while drying, touching it will often will create more frizz.
Here’s what to do if you have short hair
Step 1: Using a small round brush, blow dry sections of hair and roll the brush away from your face.
Step 2: With a 3/4-inch curling iron, wrap 1-inch sections of hair from mid-shafts to ends only (leave the roots straight). Curl random sections of hair in different directions to create a more haphazard, rough texture.
Step 3: Gently tousle your hair with your hands to break up the curls.
Here’s what to do if you have medium-length hair
Step 1: Section your hair into 2-inch squares all over your head using zigzag lines to part. The zigzagged sections will help procure a more imperfect finish.
Step 2: With each section, apply a dollop of mousse through it and twist the strand to wind it into a tight mini bun. Secure with a bobby pin. Create these mini buns throughout your head.
Step 3: Blast each mini bun with a blow dryer, until your hair is dry and the bobby pins feel hot. This will take about 15 to 20 minutes. Let the buns cool down before removing the pins.
Step 4: If you feel your hair is too curly, use a medium-sized round brush and a blow dryer to smooth out the hair that frames your face and the top layer of your hair around your part. Make sure to direct the hair away from your face.
Step 5: With a 3/4-inch curling iron, wrap small sections of hair around the iron that are too straight or too curly. Just wrap from mid-shaft of the hair to the ends.
Step 6: Smooth a dime to nickel-sized amount of styling wax on your waves to tame frizz and define strands. Tousle your hands through your hair as you apply.
Here’s what to do if you have long hair
Step 1: Take 2-inch sections of hair and spritz with a lightweight hairspray, then blow dry the section using a medium-sized round metal brush (using a metal brush heats up faster) Roll the hair up in the brush like it’s a hot roller and hold it there while blasting it with the blow dryer for a few seconds.
Step 2: Twist the brush as you unroll your hair then wrap the section of hair around your index and middle fingers. This will create a coil. Secure the coil to your scalp using a duckbill clip. Repeat steps one and two until all hair is secured into pin curls.
Step 3: Let your hair set in pin curls while you finish your morning routine (do your makeup, brush your teeth, etc.).
Step 4: Remove the clips and finish by gently tousling your hair with your hands to break up the curls, creating a more “lived in” look.
Here’s a cute wavy hair style tutorial:
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