We searched far and wide on the web and found 10 easy techniques you can use to make your hair naturally wavy. So, what are you waiting for? Scroll down, pick your favorite technique and get to waving those amazing tresses!
How To Get Wavy Hair – 10 Easy Techniques
Using a diffuser is a great way to get natural-looking curls and wavy hair. Celebrity Stylist Nick Arrojo says, “The diffuser takes away all the air of a blow dryer but keeps all the heat, which encourages curl expansion. It will dry curly hair without blowing on it, using heat to lock the curl in place. If you have some wave or curl in your hair (most of us do!) and want to accentuate this look, a diffuser is a great way to go.” Apart from using a diffuser, you can also try different techniques to get beautiful beachy waves. Scroll down to learn more.
1. Princess Leia Buns Technique
The force will surely be with you when you embark on this journey to get wavy hair. All you need to do is roll up your hair into 2 buns (a la Princess Leia) and you will end up with the hair of your dreams the next morning!
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2. The Hair Knotting Technique
I love it when I find a completely new hairstyling technique. And this particular one is so ingenious that I can’t believe I didn’t think of it myself. Like, seriously, whoever thought of knotting their hair to curl it is a genius.
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3. Twisted Crown Technique
Girl, you are a queen, and anything you do needs to be fit for royalty. This twisted hair technique will make your hair look like a crown sitting atop your head while you snooze. Unravel the crown and you end up with amazingly wavy hair.
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4. The Scarf Technique
Now here’s a style you can sport while still creating waves with it. This scarf hairdo makes for an adorable pin-up style, and once you open it, your hair will be its best wavy self.
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- Spritz on texturizing spray all over your damp hair. 2. Tie a hair elastic just a couple of inches above the ends of your hair. 3. Tie a knot at the center point of your scarf. 4. Hold your scarf behind your head and flip the end of your ponytail over it. 5. Start rolling the scarf towards your head while wrapping your hair around it. 6. When you have reached the roots of your hair, tie the end of the scarf at the top of your head. 7. Sleep with this wrapped up hair overnight and remove it in the morning to get gorgeous wavy hair.
5. The Straightened Braids Technique
Now here’s an innovative way to get that wavy hair in a jiffy. This technique requires some straightening, but gives some well-defined waves and oodles of oomph to your hair.
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6. The Hair Scrunching Technique
Looking for a sexy way to sport wavy hair? Hair scrunching is what you need to do! And the best part? No comb, no brush, no clips. Your hands are all you need!
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7. The Snake Braiding Technique
OK, ladies. Get your nimble fingers ready for this insane braiding technique. This Dutch braid that snakes around your head makes for a really cool hairstyle all by itself before it is opened to unravel your wavy hair.
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8. The Fishtail Braid Technique
Perhaps the easiest style out here, the fishtail braid technique gives the chicest waves in the simplest way possible. What do you need to do? Just fishtail braid your hair. That’s it.
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9. The Friar Tuck Technique
You would be surprised how many ways an elasticated headband can come in handy. One great use for it is to create super defined waves in your hair. Another is to use it as a slingshot to attack your enemies.
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10. The Flat Iron Technique
I get it. Sometimes you make your hair decisions at the very last minute. This wavy hair technique is for one of those days. Because you can’t possible wait a few hours to style your hair into waves, this flat iron technique will give you results in just minutes!
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What causes wavy hair naturally? Check out our infographic below to discover all the amazing hairstyles you can try. Natural wavy hair is caused by multiple factors such as genetics, humidity, pregnancy hormones, menopause, or puberty. How do you make wet hair curly? You cannot make wet hair permanently curly as it may damage your strands. You can braid or twist damp, detangled hair and leave it overnight to achieve a naturally loose curl look. Does salt make hair wavy? Yes, both normal salt and sea salt can make hair wavy. The water molecules from damp hair get attracted to salt compounds that shrinks hair strands to make it more naturally wavy. Is there a way to get wavy hair permanently? Yes, you can try a wavy perm treatment that uses a chemical solution to break down your natural hair structure and make it wavy.
