Long Wavy Hairstyle With Highlights


Added: 24 Jan 2013
This 'do is a great way to make a statement. It looks perfect on those who want to add a bit of edge to their style. The key to this look is to keep the black base color and then add green highlights throughout. The green highlights will add a touch of color and help to frame your face. You will need to use a good quality black hair dye to get this look and then add the green highlights. You can use a store-bought highlighting kit or have a professional stylist do it.

Our model in this look is wearing her hair in a side part with the waves cascading down her face. It is a great way to style this look if you want to show off the green highlights. You can also wear your hair in a middle part or with side-swept bangs. This style is perfect for any occasion, whether going out on the town or running errands. This highlighted hairstyle is blunt cut for easy maintenance and blow-waved to add waves to the ends for bounce and movement. The roots are teased at the crown, making it a great hairstyle to frame a round face.

You can maintain this hairstyle with regular trimming after 4 to 6 weeks, and toning treatments to maintain your color into black with green highlights. Product is needed for hold and shine.

Hairstyle Suitability Rating: ★★★★★
Hairstyle Popularity Rating: ★★★★★

Hairstyle Type

Category
Casual
Length
Long
Elasticity
Wavy
Hair Color
Black with Green Highlights

Haircut Technique

Type
Blunt Cut

Suitability

Gender
Women
Face Shape
round,oval,heart,triangular
Hair Density
Thin/Medium
Hair Texture
Fine/Medium

Age
Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height
Any
Weight
Thin/Average/Large

Forehead Height
Short/Average
Neck Length
Short/Average
Ears
Small/Average
Nose
Small/Average
Glasses
Yes

Styling

Time
30 minutes
Tip
Pinch the mid-lengths and ends of your hair with your wax to define the wave.
Products
moisturizer, wax, smoothing shine, hair spray
Tools
blow dry, curling iron


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step 1

Apply a small amount of hair moisturizer to the palm of your hand and distribute it evenly through the mid-lengths and the ends. Moisturizer will help your hair to maintain good condition and protect your strands from heat as you style.


step 2

A medium radial brush is used on medium to long hair types to smooth out wavy or curly hair textures or to add body to straight hair. When selecting a radial brush, always use one with a pure bristle as this will not tear or damage the hair.


step 3

To blow-dry under, start at the nape/back and place your brush under the section of hair close to the nape. With the dryer held up over the hair, pull the brush from the roots and continue to the mid length's, keeping the blow-dryer following over the top. Once you reach the ends, curve them under. Repeat this step until the section is completely dry.


step 4

To blow-dry the sides, take out a small section of hair from the front and clip the rest of the hair away. Next, place the brush under the section and then pull the brush and hair forward around your face (this curving motion creates body). Place the hair-dryer on top of the brush until you reach the ends and then turn the ends under. Repeat until dry.


step 5

A large curling iron is used to create large soft curls and can be used to add body.


step 6

Take a small section of hair and place the ends at the base of your curling iron barrel and then wrap the hair up around the barrel until you reach your mid-lengths. Hold the hair for 5 to 10 seconds and then release the hair by unwinding the strands backwards.


step 7

Apply a small amount of wax to your fingertips and then lightly piece and pinch the ends of your hair.


step 8

Apply a very small amount of smoothing shine to the palms of your hands and then run it through the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Be careful not to add any to the roots or a large amount to any section of the hair as smoothing shine can be very heavy on the hair, weighing it down and making it appear oily.


step 9

To finish, apply a minimal amount of hairspray from an arms length distance to the top, sides and back. Take care not to use too much or you will end up with a white, flaky residue which looks like dandruff.




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