attempting finger waves #naturalhair

[Mika-giog]

Finger waves use to be one of the first things you learn in cosmetology. A trick that helped me the most was using duckbill clips after each wave so the hair doesn’t straighten when starting the following wave, followed with tying the hair down with Sanek strips and let air dry or sitting under a low temp dryer

[iceceeks]

Do the mousse first and then use gel! Works like a charm. Then after covering it (allowing it to dry) spray with a holding spray

[mafusi]

Ditch the Curl Lala the oil is going to ruin the efficacy of the styling mousse. Try the style again but this time on freshly washed hair only using Mos def. Love that you’re sharing your hair journey with us ❤

[Rainbowglitterbarf]

You do NOT look masculine! You look gorgeous!

[kendrabingham]

Finger waves just take lots of practice! I can remember in cosmetology school everyone had trouble with finger waves! Try push waves first as they are much easier to achieve quickly but keep on practicing finger waves as they would look beautiful on you!!

[dez]

I have been waiting for this, so I appreciate even trying it. 😂 bless your heart. I did the same thing first time, i said "fuck this" lol it's not easy on yourself. Now, ill only do the front and leave the back a curly wet look. It helps if your hair is sopping wet, it'll give it enough weight to mold it down. You are so beautiful, I can't imagine looking at you and thinking masculine.

[kc]

This is my biggest issue with my hair. I’m trying so hard not to wear a protective style and feel feminine in my hair, it’s so hard! I can’t wait for my curls to grow longer.

[JuiseeDaQueen]

Don't use foam, Stella use gel. I've been doing finger waves for years. Gel helps kerp the wave formed. Try clear ice gel.

[nycole]

I wish you lived closer. There are so many styles you could rock and I would be able to show you how. Don't get discouraged, Sis!

[aliinwonderland]

Appreciate the honesty. Sometimes it’s hard to achieve certain hairstyles.
Only thing I can do successfully is a top knot bun 😩♥️

[AVAwayvalol]

1. Finger waves are usually a perm style not saying u have to have a perm to do finger waves it just when u have a perm your hair is straight is way easier to do and a lot of girls I see doing the finger waves either have perm or straighter hair 2. Use a style gel or a mold spray even though they look soft and wavy most of the times they're hard and crunchy 😂😂 so a good gel or spray comb it through your hair then do the waves tie your hair with a durag or scarf and let it dry ... hope this helps 😁

[katz]

Lots of practice is the key, and the right products. Once you get the correct technique in it gets easier. I learned years ago for my state board tests. Had to do a whole head with pin curls at the bottom, in 3 min or less. It was hard at first. I think it would be beautiful on you. Finger waves in place or combed out.

[podenco]

I've got finger waves in right now and you didn't use enough product. I know it sounds wild and feels wrong but your hair needs to be drenched. A lot of mousse and then some gel. Also don't let your hair dry out at all

Once you've got one curve, clip or just press it against your head with the other hand while doing the next curve down. When you get down to the part that's too long, you can either pop in curlers or just let it spring back to your natural texture to create a bouncy thirties style instead of the sleek twenties

It's definitely tricky to get the hang of but once you get in the groove it's so so worth it

[jaradaniels]

Your face is way too beautiful to ever be considered masculine. Too pretty honestly.

[ccr]

Hair is lovely. I even like the side part more than the middle part tho

[Monique_Johnson]

I like that you were honest to show that you tried and it didnt work.I haven't tried this as yet but from what I have seen, its possible with longer hair. 1.Try sitting under the dryer, then use a curing iron to create the curl.
2. Maybe use tiny rollers and sit under dryer.
I havent tried as yet for myself but its what I'll try myself.
3. Keep watching YouTube for inspiration.

[ambitiousjamie]

I remember my mom cut my hair when I would little because of her jealousy over my step mom styling my hair 😮 however my dad told her to never touch my hair again 😅

My mom hired a stylist to finger wave my hair because it was so short. I promise you my hair seemed like it grew back long overnight 🎉

I believe something about the moisture from the products you use to finger wave 🌊 is the key to healthy long hair well at least from my own personal experience ❤

I came here to learn so I can try it again

[Black_and_Green]

I love that you tried, it didn't work, so you made it do what it do in the meantime.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Two strand twist and pull out would be bomb

[yakeelyn]

You can try any 8 styles 👉👉👉: 1. Leave in conditioner oil loc twists; 2. 5-8 flat twist then takeout I'm morning;
3. 5-8 plats then take out in morning
4. Pebbles look
5. side twist on one side with hair clip
6. Bantu knots
7. Flexi Rods in a fun style
8. 2 top knots with back out