How to Achieve Waves with a Flat Iron
We all love wavy hair. Waves are the epitome of effortless beauty, flattering on all face shapes, and give off vibes of romance and laid-back days. But unfortunately, we aren’t all blessed with lovely natural curls. Luckily, with a bit of styling and some great products, we can all achieve lovely, just-stepped-out-of-the-ocean waves at home, no matter your hair type. Read on for our guide to getting waves with a flat iron.
How To Get Flat Iron Waves
Before getting started, make sure you have in your hair kit, the right tools, like one of the GHDs
Step 1 - make sure you protect your hair with a heat protectant. To ensure you cover all of your hair and not just the top, we suggest you tie up a half pony, spray through the bottom lengths, then remove your hair tie and spray through the top of your hair.
Step 2 - section your hair with a horizontal section from ear to ear and clip or tie the top section up.
Step 3 – grab a section of hair about 4cm wide and place your flat iron at the roots, pointing down.
Step 4 – close the iron and rotate a half turn away from the face. Glide the straightener down towards the ends of your hair to create a curl. If you want a tighter curl, create more rotations as you pull the hair through.
Step 5 – repeat throughout the hair, and at the face to create soft, face-framing curls.
Step 6 – let the curls cool down so the hair can firm up and your waves will hold.
Step 7 – brush through with fingers or a wide brush to soften depending on your desired look.
Step 8 – the extra fun part – you can choose to style your curls loose, pin half up half down or add some fun features such as braids or face framing clips.
Step 9 – finishing products – it’s very important you use a texturizing spray to set your look and add some texture. A little goes a long way but helps to give your waves that much needed body. Finish off with a light touch of hairspray and enjoy!
Products And Tools To Use
Redken Volume Injection Shampoo and Conditioner
To prep your locks, you can’t beat a volumizing shampoo and conditioner to give your hair some oomph. Redken’s volume injection products help to build body and volume while giving a polished and silky finish.
GHD Unplugged Cordless Hair Straighteners
A sophisticated set of straighteners that you can take anywhere. These straighteners use dual-zone technology with ceramic heaters to ensure an optimum styling temperature and last for up to 20 minutes of continuous styling.
Redken Triple Take 32 Hairspray
A high-hold hairspray that doesn’t make hair crunchy, and also protects hair from frizz and humidity. Can be layered for additional hold.
Redken Triple Dry Finishing Texturizing Spray
A lightweight texture spray with oil absorbing starches that provides airy volume and lift.
Redken Fashion Waves 07 Sea Salt Spray
A sea salt hairspray designed to add instant texture and to create a classic beach wave look.
Redken High Rise Volume
A gel-cream volumizing treatment styler that provides lift and body as well as control.
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