2 Ways to Create Finger Waves With a Curling Iron: Red Carpet & Push Waves

Sam Villa demonstrates two different techniques using a Marcel Iron to create a variation of finger waves.

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The Red Carpet Waves creates deep crests and valleys and is much more dramatic, think Taylor Swift.

The Push Waves appear much softer and organic, they tend to look more natural.

Have some fun and experiment with both of these techniques to discover the best method for the look you're trying to achieve. Enjoy Red Carpet Waves and Push Waves!

[resonanceth]

I very much appreciate how Sam Villa guides the viewer step by step through his process. Not only does he do so in great detail by using proper terminology and indicating specific cues (measurements, hand placement, temperature, etc.) but he explains why each step is important. These are qualities of an excellent teacher. I only wish that the camera was closer so the viewer can see the process properly.

[sophien]

Sign of a great teacher. He understands how every move a hair stylist makes with heat manipulates the bonds and shifts the wave. Incredibly, detailed information 👌

[thomaskittock]

Under three minutes and my mind is blown by the techniques and teaching. It's the simple things...

[silvike]

I am amazed over how incredibly beautiful your work is and I'm sure you've heard it before, but your way of breaking everything down is incredibly helpful. You don't just do it, you show us AND explain exactly what you're doing, how and why. You're an excellent teacher. Thank you so much for sharing this with us! <3

[shotzie]

sam you are a genius! i have been doing hair for 11yrs and been to many classes in my time and i can honestly say your teaching style is brilliant

[ms.xquisite]

The "red carpet" wave (pulse/time method)... was #dope

[katiesiepierski]

This is the best tutorial ever for this look. Thank you!

[itran]

Your video is great but I wish you would show us a more close-up so we can see better.

[LoveGlamouring]

When he combed through the hair to reveal the wave I was all like: OMG MAGIC!

[punkyreggaeparty]

I really enjoy how thoroughly and patiently you explain the process. Thank you.

[BillyBob-jggq]

Mr.villa you just saved me I had a guest with waist length thick hair who wanted perfectly sculpted finger waves couldn’t nail it even after two trails and this technique worked for the day of! Thank you!!

[keverdeen]

"That's starting to melt my finger. Time to move on"

[hneybee]

I'm officially in love with Sam Villas Teachings.

[tealisthenewblack]

You are such a fantastic teacher! Step-by-step, you really made it easy to learn without talking down to us. I'm trying the Carpet right now on my hair for a potential wedding look in a few days. Thanks for the inspiration! I've got to pick up that DVD!

[poojagolani]

Gratitude from India. I love educating myself with your videos. Lots of love and please keep educating us❤️

[zionpraises]

Such a good tutorial not too rushed going through each step paced and slowly thank you! hate it when tutorials are too rushed. Loved the wrist watch thing. So helped. THANK Clear and precise. It's obvious you understand what you're doing as well. I think that is key. Lots of people know how but they don't understand or at least don't care to understand why.

[ellevita]

I'm in cosmetology class, I always check out the Sam villa tutorials for a reference to what my teacher explained. I understand here

[lbn]

omg thank you. none of the other tutorials on hollywood waves ever taught this!

[bonitas]

wow! I am going back to work tomorrow and rock and roll with my red carpet for the models that i do their hair. tkank you many more blessing for you Sam. Love u

[amszas]

that was the best step by step tutorial i have seen, and i've seen many.  I tried it and it work, can't thank you enough for that simple easy and efficient teaching technique.  stay blessed x