22 Ways to Make Your Hair Wavy

Spiral waves are mostly toward the curly side, so if you want to go all twisty, this hairstyle is perfect for you! To achieve the gorgeous spiral waves, you will need a curling iron with a large barrel. This wavy hairstyle is an easy way to get some bouncy waves that look like natural curls.

• • Divide your hair into sections and wrap them around the barrel, one by one.
  • Once you wrap your hair around the barrel, pull the curling iron up and outward to release beautiful spiral curls.
  • Comb your hair with your fingers to make the curls looser and more natural-looking.

Bored of straight or curly ponytails? Get gorgeous waves there also! Getting waves in a ponytail using a heating tool is simple and easy. This is a fast way to create waves in long hair.

• • Remove knots or tangles by brushing your hair.
  • Apply heat protectant to your hair, especially the roots.
  • Tie your hair with a hair tie in a high ponytail.
  • Section your ponytail in two parts.
  • Wrap your hair strands around the barrel, curl and hold it for a few seconds.
  • Repeat it for the rest of the sections.
  • Brush through the ringlets to make the curls loose and wavy.
  • Gently scrunch your hair with your hand for a well-defined wavy pattern.

Heating tools are the best way to achieve wavy hair. With so many curling irons available in the market, it is confusing as to which one to buy. Some curling irons are expensive, and buying a cheaper one isn't an option if you don't want to damage your hair. So, what can you use to create a beautiful wavy hair texture? Flat iron, of course. The duality of flat irons is amazing and budget-friendly.

You can straighten or curl your hair with flat irons and create wavy hair by wrapping sections around the iron. If you want well-defined waves, a smaller flat iron is the one for you. If you want loose wavy hair, a bigger flat iron is apt.

• • With a dry and clean towel, wipe the flat iron once before starting. You don't want dirt stuck on your hair.
  • Apply heat protectant to your hair generously. This step is a must before you heat style your hair.
  • Make sure that your flat iron is not too hot.
  • Start sectioning your hair and comb it for a smooth flat ironing experience.
  • Wrap your hair strands around the flat iron. Point the tip of the iron downward so that you don't burn your neck.
  • Gently lower the flat iron and allow the hair to slide off the iron.
  • Repeat this process until you finish creating wavy hair.
  • Spray a setting spray to hold the wavy hair texture for a longer period.

Another effective and fast way to make your hair wavy blow-drying them. Your bouncy, voluminous wavy hair will turn heads. This is a technique that will never fail to amaze you.

• • Blow-dry your hair to get instant volume.
  • Comb and section your hair with clips.
  • Always apply heat protectant before using heat styling tools on your hair to protect them.
  • Start curling from the bottom hair and work your way to the top.
  • After you curl your hair, backcomb each curl with a wide-tooth comb to add more body, volume, and bounce to your hair.

As you now know, a straightener works just as beautifully as a curling iron when it comes to creating loose and beach-blown waves. Everyone has their technique, tips, and tricks to achieve wavy hair with a flat iron. A popular technique is the twist method wherein you twist your hair and then flat iron it to get wavy hair.

• • Part the hair in different sections.
  • After applying heat protectant on your hair, twist your hair strands.
  • Clamp the flat iron in a downward motion to create a wavy hair texture.
  • Give your hair a soft shake to get the messy hair look.

Turning your braids to waves is as easy as breathing. It is one of the natural methods to achieve wavy hair. Whether you have passion twits, box braids, or a French braid, using a hair straightener to style your hair wavy is easy and quick. If you don't have a braid on, use hair products like a heat protectant spray to avoid damage and dryness to your hair. A simple spray protects your hair and acts as a shield between your hair and the iron.

• • If you have thick hair, braid them in four sections for well-defined waves, and if you have fine hair, part them into two sections and braid them. A regular braid is ideal for a painless process.
  • Start braiding loosely at the top to avoid any kinks.
  • Tie your hair loosely with a cloth hair tie at the end and avoid hair ties made of plastic.
  • To get a finished look, slowly start sliding the hair straightener down the braids until you feel the heat on both sides of the braid.
  • Let that braid cool down. Meanwhile, start on your other braids.
  • Once you are done using the hair straightener, use a shine spray on the hair to prevent any flyaways or frizz.
  • Undo the hair ties and let the braids free.
  • The last step is to use a texturizing spray and apply it to the hair.
  • Use your fingers to scrunch and give the wavy hair a more natural look.

Your hair length shrinks when you curl it with a pencil or straw, but the result is beautiful. This method is also the most affordable.

• • Section your hair.
  • Curl the strands around the straw or pencil. Take a small strand and curl it around a straw or a pencil.
  • Use elastics or hair ties to secure them.
  • Use a flat iron on the curled strands and release them to get adorable ringlets.
  • Run your fingers through your ringlets to loosen them to achieve the perfect wavy hair.

Relaxed wavy hair is a favorite among women who want effortless and natural-looking wavy hair. It is time-consuming but worth it. All you need is water. Yes, you read it right! It is another natural method to achieve gorgeous waves.

• • You will need to wet your hair and braid it in two parts.
  • Leave the braids air-dry for a couple of hours.
  • Undo the braids to achieve waves.
  • Using a hair-dryer is a great way to speed up the process.
  • You can also leave the braids overnight for better-defined waves.

Do you want wavy hair but don't want to damage your hair with the heat styling tools? This is possible, but this process takes a few hours. This process works best for fine hair. For thick hair, you will need to allow the hair to form the shape for even longer hours.

• • Section your dry hair with clips, foil strips, or pencils.
  • Wrap your hair around the pencils or twist your hair strands and clip them.
  • Spray setting spray and let it dry for a few hours.
  • Let the waves free for the perfect wavy hair.

There are creative ways to curl your hair to get a wavy texture without heating it. A headband or twist and tie method works like a dream. Using styling products enhances the wavy hair. Here, no product buildup and no heat damage take place.

• • Wash and towel dry your hair.
  • Section your hair on how tight or loose you want your waves to be.
  • For tighter waves, take a small section, and for loose wavy curls, take a larger section.
  • Tie the sections into knots.
  • Leave the knots for 5 hours.
  • Apply a setting spray to hold the shape for a longer time.
  • The neater the knots are, the more defined wavy curls you will get.

Do you want to skip using rollers for a special occasion? If yes, then braid your hair the day before the event. Braids help you elevate your waves without having to heatstyle or try any other technique.

• • Braid your hair in either a regular braid or a fishtail braid.
  • Sleep with your braids on.
  • Unravel your braids in the morning for the best waves.
  • Use a setting spray or a shine spray, and you are ready to seize the day.

Do you want curly, wavy hair without heat damage and in an inexpensive way? Overnight wavy hair is a simple technique that works well on layered hair to emphasize a cute cut.

• • Start this process with damp hair and let it air-dry.
  • Split your hair into two sections.
  • Start from the top of your hair and divide your already sectioned hair into two sections again.
  • Twist the two smaller sectioned hair at the top.
  • As you twist your hair, keep adding more hair into the twists until one sectioned hair is in a big twist.
  • In the end, twist the hair into a bun.
  • Make sure that your twists are as tight as possible so that it doesn't get loose overnight.
  • Repeat this twisting technique on the other side.
  • The next morning, take out the twisted braids.
  • Use your fingers to separate the wavy hair gently.

Do you want to try out new and creative ways to achieve wavy hair? If yes, try the bobby pin waves trick. For thicker and longer hair, you will need more bobby pins compared to fine hair.

• • Brush your hair for a smooth curling process.
  • Grab a small section of your hair and apply hair volume gel or spray.
  • Wrap the hair strands around your two fingers in a clockwise direction.
  • Twist it into small buns and secure it with bobby pins.
  • Repeat this process until all your hair is rolled into small bundles and secured with bobby pins.
  • Let it air-dry or use a blowdryer in a cool setting.
  • Simply let the rolls out and enjoy beautiful wavy hair.

Keep things simple with wavy hair products instead of using heat tools that cause damage to your hair. Get wavy hair with a bun within five minutes! Here’s how.

• • Mist water on dry hair to make it damp.
  • Apply hair serum.
  • Now apply volume spray
  • Put the hair in a high ponytail with a hair tie and use a bun maker on top of the hair tie.
  • Part your hair into two sections and wrap them around the bun maker.
  • Make sure to pull out the crown so that it doesn't stay flat.
  • Clip the ends with a bobby pin on the bun maker.
  • Remove the bun after 8 hours and apply French Argan oil.
  • Just smooth out the wavy hair with your fingers.
  • Apply texturizing spray, and your voluminous wavy hair is all set.

Do you remember the bendy rollers that your mom and grandmother used? Well, they definitely work, so give them a shot.

• • Divide your hair into two sections.
  • Take a small section from the back and clip the rest out of the way.
  • Use a water spray bottle and spray it on the smaller section.
  • Take a bendy roller and wrap your hair around it.
  • Put a little clip at the bottom and the top of your roller so that it stays in place.
  • Repeat the above process until all your hair is rolled into bendy rollers.
  • Let your hair air-dry for a couple of hours.
  • Take out the rollers and see the springy wavy curls.
  • Apply hair spray onto your hair to hold the shape.

Flexi rods are blendable curler sticks that can be twisted in any way you want. It is perfect for trying out various shapes and tightness of the waves or curly hair. Flexi rods work on short, medium, and long hair lengths.

• • To prep your hair, damp your hair with a spray water bottle.
  • Divide your hair into four sections.
  • Grab flexi rods and put them underneath the hair.
  • Bend the flexi rod and start twisting the hair along with it.
  • Roll and twist the flexi rods to secure it.
  • Wear a cap over your hair while sleeping.
  • Unravel flexi rods and run your fingers through your hair.
  • Complete this look with a setting spray.

Side beach waves don't touch the roots and the ends. While the upper portion of the hair is straight, only the mid sections are wavy.

• • Apply heat protectant on your hair as a hair prep.
  • With a curling iron, wrap your hair strands around the barrel 3 times for a well-defined look.
  • Apply setting spray to hold the wavy hair shape for a longer duration.

You can achieve wavy hair even in the shower! All you got to do is, dry your hair with a towel but avoid combing it. Apply a curl enhancer to your hair and not to the roots. To completely dry your hair, use a blow-dryer in a cool setting. With a 1-inch curling iron, curl the hair strands and wrap them around the barrel.

For a natural finish, use a wide-tooth comb to gently brush the curls and make them into a loose wavy hairstyle.

Get nourishing and curl-enhancing styling cream and apply to damp hair to define your waves with bouncy shine and smooth, silky texture:

• Gently scrunch or twist your waves while it is still damp.
• A diffuser attachment with your blow-dryer reduces the force of the air. This will make your waves remain intact, and the frizz stay under control.
• Try sleeping in braids to set your waves.

• Be patient with the process of achieving wavy hair, as it will take some time and experimentation to find the right products and routine.
• Embrace the days where your waves are not cooperating with you. Tie your wavy hair in a low ponytail or a messy bun.

Keep 2-4 days between washes to maintain a healthy scalp and natural shine. In between washes, use a leave-in conditioner to keep the wavy hair fresh and lively.

Too much shampoo strips hair of its natural oils. Use sulfate-free and paraben-free shampoos.

Leave a bit of conditioner on the bottom strands of hair to help lock moisture in. It also helps keep your hair soft while drying and makes your waves bouncy and well-defined.

Rubbing your hair with a dry towel may make them frizzy and lead to breakage. Cup the towel in your hand and gently squeeze to remove excess water.

As the name suggests, a hairdryer is used to dry your hair. It's always best to air-dry.

Brushing dry hair frequently is a sure way to get frizzy hair because they disrupt your wavy pattern and cause breakage. It's best to use your fingers to comb, lift, and separate dry curls than to brush them frequently. Use a detangling or conditioning spray.

Use a wide-tooth comb because they are wavy and a curly-haired girl's best friends. Work your way to the top of your head by combing from the bottom.

A conditioner is a great way to hydrate your wavy locks. You only need a quarter-sized amount and work it into your hair from tip to root.

Detangling is an essential step to hair care. Conditioner helps with the detangling process. Use a wide-tooth comb to detangle knots from the tips of your hair to the roots.

Using a mousse or a foam helps you tame flyaways and maintain wavy hair patterns. For foams, apply three pumps of foam and apply it evenly on wet hair. For the mousse, cup the hair at the tips, scrunch and squeeze towards the roots for volume.

Wavy medium bob is a great hairstyle that offers volume and classy touch to your look. You can elevate this look with bangs. Let the bangs cover your eyebrows for an effortless look. With or without the bangs, you can pull off a wavy bob in style with the right confidence.

Wavy hair in layers adds dimension and movement to your hair. This hairstyle is trendy and looks fabulous in all hair lengths.

Wavy hair in blonde hair color is always in style, and you will spot many celebrities wearing it. Wavy hair pattern compliments all face shapes and creates an illusion of a slimmer face.

Who doesn't like thick and bouncy waves? The luscious waves in natural hair color shades create a waterfall effect.

Keep your hairstyle simple and elegant by getting long wavy hair in one length. This is a time-efficient, simple and easy hairstyle.

Experiment with different hairstyles in this versatile natural-looking wavy hair. With straight hair at the top and a wavy hair pattern from the mid-section to the ends, enjoy one of the most natural hairstyles in existence.

Add a youthful touch to your look with top-knot wavy hair. Flaunt the eye-catching waves and your beautiful face with this hairstyle. It is a convenient yet stylish hairstyle.

Style your hair in a wavy lob hairstyle for both volume and fashion. Lob hairstyles are a great hairstyle to wear, especially for women with fine hair. With a frequent change in parting, you can also make your thin hairline less noticeable.