Formal Long Wavy Hairstyle

Description

Fun and flirty is the main aim for this hairdo. Loose and sexy waves are added to the mid-lengths to ends to add bounce and movement which is great for those with fine hair looking for a style with bounce and shape. The bangs are swept over to the side to compliment the face and completes the over-all hairdo perfectly.

Type

Hair Category: Formal
Hair Length: Long
Hair Elasticity: Wavy

Suitability

Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Hair Density: Thin/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, and 31 - 40
Height: Any
Weight: Thin/Average/Large
Glasses: Without glasses suits best

Styling

Styling Time: 30+ minutes
Products: Mousse, Wax, and Hair Spray
Styling Tip: This is a very loose style that is easy to do with the right tools.

Styling Steps

1 . Apply Mousse

Apply styling mousse to damp hair, using your palm as a measuring guide, and evenly distribute it along the hair shaft. Styling mousse will add hold and can help achieve better results.

2 . Use a Blow-dryer and Fingers to Dry Your Hair Off

Using your blow-dryer, dry your hair using your fingers, separating the hair and allowing it to dry at the roots first then the mid lengths and then the ends. Making sure the roots are dry first will ensure that your hairstyle does not fall flat.

3 . Use a Large Curling Iron

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

4 . Curl Mid-lengths and Ends with a Curling Iron

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.

5 . Piece the Ends Using Wax

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

6 . Lift Roots Using Wax

Apply some hard wax to your fingertips and then rub it into your roots while lifting your strands for soft volume.

7 . Pinch Hair for Texture Using Wax

To finish the look, apply wax to your fingertips, making sure to smooth the wax over all of your fingers, then simply pinch the wax onto the ends of your hair, applying as much or as little as needed.

8 . Apply Hairspray

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.