mbony, cheeky, easy, slightly rock: waves are among the styling easier to achieve in the summer, even on medium-short cuts such as the bob, that becomes “wavy bob”, fresh and dynamic. The swaying movement is simple both to maintain and to recreate even on their own. let’s see how.
Wavy bob, the choppy bob for the summer
Timeless cut, the bob becomes “wavy” in summer thanks to waves that create a flattering movement freshness to the hair.
But which waves? Wide, spiral, frisé and beach waves, all variations of wavy styling are allowed in this period. Extremely versatile, they are all easy to make even at home, and give new volume to all hair, even the smoothest.
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Defined waves, how to make them with iron
“If you love the nice full waves, you need the right tools. A volumizing mousse is applied to wet hair to give thickness to the hair. Then, a pre-styling product that helps define the movement of future waves» he explains Egisto Maiello, hairstylist Jean Louis David.
We then proceed with drying, carried out strand by strand: «A lot of lacquer is vaporized on each one and then rolled around the iron, the larger its diameter, the more voluminous the waves will be. Curl all the strands, he bends his head forward so as to give greater naturalness and fix everything again with lacquer. With this method you get a very wavy, almost curly head» explains the expert.
Alternatively, the straightener can be used instead of the iron: the procedure is the same with the difference that, in the pre-styling phase, it is necessary to spray a thermal protector instead of the lacquer.
More natural waves, with the tubular plate
If, on the other hand, you like flat waves, the so-called flat wavesmore natural and less marked, then the tubular plate must be usedcomposed of three irons very close together around which the strands are rolled up.
«This type of plate is also called “cone” and is ideal when looking for a more natural blur than the previous one, even softer. In this case you work on the dry hair, dividing it into strands and each one is rolled up several times on the plate like a torchon. By doing so, the hair “memorizes” the new shape which lasts longer».
Braids and cornrows for frizz waves
The easiest, fastest and most practical way to have wavy hair is definitely to braid it: «For those who don’t like straighteners and irons, you can also opt for classic pigtails that create natural, flat or curly waves.
In this case, we proceed by weaving the hair in many braids, narrow or wide based on the type of wave you like bestand are fixed with a light and non-sticky hairspray.
Not braid the hair starting from the hairline, especially in the occipital area. If you want a longer-lasting effect, you should keep them tied up all night.”
One last caveat
As the expert advises, except in some cases when using straighteners and irons, the hair must be perfectly dry and cleani.e. oils, foams or waxes must not have been applied first because they compromise the structure.
All styling products, except hairspray in the case of the iron, must in fact be applied subsequently.
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