No matter what name you know this hairstyle by, I’m sure you’ve seen it because it’s one of the hottest hair trends of the year. It used to be a celebrity haircut, but it is becoming more and more popular at social events and in the look of brides and guests.
Do we need the skills of a famous hairdresser to do our hair like this? The answer is noToday I’m going to explain to you how you can make something yourself glam or water waves, yourself. It’s not easy, but it’s not impossible at all. It is a hairstyle that requires a lot of patienceand a correct product choice, but it is achieved with a few steps and some practice.
The first thing you need to know is that to create these types of waves so defined, the best tool to achieve this is a pair of pliers, they can be either 19, 25, or 32mm in diameter.
The size of the tongs indicates the size of the wavesIf you want them much more pronounced, with a vintage touch, go for the thinner curling iron, but if you prefer glam waves that are more open and a little loose, go for the thicker size. Any of these options can work as long as you leave each strand in the heat for 10-15 seconds to give it the wavy shape.
Another trick that can help you make glam waves more noticeable and long-lasting is to place the curling iron horizontally, which will extend the length of the style and define each of the waves of the hair more.
As for how long this hairstyle can last, it is important to use some pre-product before curling.† You can apply a curl mousse that gives your hair hold and body, or a medium control hairspray before you wave your hair. I also recommend that you apply a good thermoprotector to all of your hair to prevent the heat from the curling iron from mistreating it.
Once you have prepped all your hair with the indicated products and selected the size of the tongs, divide your hair into horizontal sections and start rolling on the tongs, strand by strand, in the same direction. The key to water waves is that all the strands of the head wave in the same direction.
Flip them over on the curling iron one at a time and repeat the same twist and pattern.
Once you’re done swinging all the sections of hair, it’s time to style the glam waves with a wide-toothed comb, or a wide-bristled brush that lets you open up the waves. The success of this look depends on combing as often as necessary until all the hair is secured. When the style of the haircut is to your liking, you can start to set it with a strong control hairspray, don’t forget to also apply hairspray under the hair to control frizz.
Source: Marie Claire
