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Techniques for Crafting Textured Waves for August

Want to rock perfect waves this summer? These techniques will have you embracing effortless texture in no time!

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Why this worksTextured waves add volume and movement to your hair, making it look effortlessly chic. By creating bends instead of tight curls, you achieve a relaxed style that suits warm weather. The key is to use techniques that enhance your hair's natural texture without overdoing it.

The ritual, step by step

Prep Your Hair Start with clean, dry hair. Apply a light styling product like sea salt spray to enhance texture and hold the waves.
Twist and Wrap Take a small section of hair, twist it loosely, and wrap it around your styling tool or your fingers. This creates a soft bend rather than a tight curl.
Alternate Directions For a more natural look, alternate the direction you wrap each section. This will create movement and dimension in your waves.
Finish with Texture Spray Once you've waved all sections, lightly mist with a texturizing spray for added hold and volume. Scrunch your hair with your hands to enhance the waves.

60-sec versionSpray hair with sea salt spray, twist sections, alternate wrapping, and finish with texture spray.

Where people go wrong

People often use too large sections, resulting in flat waves. Also, wrapping in the same direction can lead to a uniform look. Finally, over-applying product can weigh the hair down and ruin the effortless vibe.

The pro moveFor added volume, flip your head upside down while applying the texture spray, then scrunch.

Check out the tutorial titled 'How to Get Quick & Easy Waves' for a visual guide.

Shop the routine

Sea salt spray Enhances texture and provides light hold. Amazon → Texturizing spray Adds volume and defines waves. Amazon → Curling wand Perfect for creating soft, textured waves. Amazon →

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Good questions

How long do these waves last?

With the right products, textured waves can last all day, especially in summer humidity.

Can I do this on wet hair?

It's best to start with dry hair to ensure the waves hold and don’t fall flat.

What styling tools work best?

A curling wand or straightener works well, but fingers and a little patience can also do the trick!

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