Long Elegant Copper Waves


Added: 16 Dec 2013
This is a sexy, simply, and elegant hairstyle. Like a sleek and modern high heel, the long wavy hair can ideally be transformed to a half updo, adding to it an additional side of sexy. Complete this long wavy copper hairstyle with smokey eyes and wear it anywhere!

This look is so effortless to wear. When you need to look great but want to maintain your style, consider this gorgeous long wavy style that will take little time to create. Our model in this 'do opted for smokey eyes and minimal makeup nude lips. She looks drop-dead gorgeous, and her lovely tresses are left out to fall over the shoulders showing off the loose waves added to the mid-lengths to ends for shape and movement. This formal 'do is perfect for any occasion and is great for framing a long face. This hot look works well for any skin tone and is versatile enough to change to several different hairstyles. The length adds an extra dimension to your face and does not look too heavy. This do works for women with thick hair, and is is suited for thin/medium hair types. The hairdo will give you a more natural-looking, voluminous look and you can use product to protect your hair from harmful UV rays from the sun.

You can maintain this hairstyle by getting regular trimming after four to six weeks. Toning treatments will be needed to maintain your color into a copper shade. Product is needed for hold and shine.


Visual Story

Long Elegant Copper Waves- Visual Story


Hairstyle Suitability Rating: ★★★★★
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Hairstyle Type

Category
Formal
Length
Long
Elasticity
Wavy
Hair Color
Copper

Haircut Technique

Type
Scissor Cut

Suitability

Gender
Women
Face Shape
oval,oblong,square,diamond
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
mousse, wax, smoothing shine, hair spray
Tools
blow dry, hot rollers


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step 1

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.


step 2

Using the corner of your comb and standing in front of a mirror find the middle of your right eye and then drag the comb straight up slowly until you reach your hairline and then continue back in a straight manner to achieve an even right part. A side part is great for longer face shapes because it creates the illusion of width.


step 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

A large hot roller is used to give your hair a larger curl and to add lots of body.


step 7

Take the entire back section of your hair, and then starting from the crown, take a smaller section of hair no wider than the diameter of the hot roller and comb it through to ensure there are no knots. Place the roller at the ends of the section of hair, being sure to smooth the ends under, and then twist the roller down the hair shaft until it meets your head and then secure it in place with a pin or clip. Repeat this step until you have reached the nape of your neck and the entire back section of your hair is completed. Keep the rollers in your hair until they cool.


step 8

Take a section of hair no wider than the diameter of the hot roller and comb it through to ensure there are no knots. Place the roller at the ends of the section of hair, being sure to smooth the ends under, and then twist the roller vertically, making sure to roll it backwards, along the hair shaft to the roots and secure it with a pin or clip. Keep the rollers in your hair until they cool.


step 9

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


step 10

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 11

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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