When the season of celebrations and parties begins, shaking your hair becomes a key to giving a special touch to your hair. Two specialists give you their secrets and recommendations to keep your curves perfect.
Waves are undoubtedly one of the most versatile hairstyles and suit a wide range of styles and occasions. You can use them to consolidate a look casual or it can be that casual accessory for a more elegant moment, like a wedding or a party, for example. They are transversal and do not go out of fashion: they are present in the hairstyles of celebrities, on red carpets, or you can see them on your neighbor who is out for coffee.
Now, what are the keys to having a good wave?
Hot or cold?
When creating waves in your hair, there are two main approaches: you can create them using heat (with curling irons or flat irons) or using cool tools, like rollers. Both methods have advantages and disadvantages, and the choice will depend on your personal preferences, the needs of your hair and the context, that is, in which cases you are going to wear this hairstyle.

Victoria Célédon She is a professional hairstylist and specializes in event, bridal and bridesmaid hairstyles, and she leans towards hot. “In terms of finish and durability, I will always prefer it,” he says. For your hairstyles, the curling iron is your basic tool to achieve spectacular results, where the wave falls and maintains a delicate shape. “The iron has another use, more that of straightening, but you can also make waves. If someone has a flat iron and wants to make waves, that will work, but for me, the curling iron is key,” he says.
“If they are made hot, they will always last longer. It also depends on the temperature and the duration of exposure of the hair to heat or the duration of rest”, analyzes Yamila Rosas, stylist and partner of the hair salon. Divine treasure .
“The higher the heat, the longer it will last, but also the more damage the hair will be,” he says. So if you want this to be an everyday look, she suggests turning to heat-free accessories, like ribbons, rollers, and rubber shapers. If you want a hairstyle for one night, which must last throughout the event, what is recommended by both specialists is to use heat. “Without the temperature being too high,” adds Rosas.
Prepare the hair
Yes, as you read: you don’t just grab an inverter and start winding. You need to prepare your hair so that it is in the best condition to be wavy. Celedón explains that the products we use depend on the type of hair, “but if we want fixation and duration, we have to prepare them.” Generally speaking, at this stage of the process we need to be clear on the following points:
- What is your hair type : because it depends on whether your hair is straight, oily, dry, thick or thin, how the waves will form and set.
- Wave style : You can go for a look with more defined waves or perhaps more relaxed waves. Making them hot or cold depends on that.
- Condition of your hair : The idea is that it is healthy, well hydrated, detangled and that we think about the length to make the waves.
Preparing hair for cold waving
“If you are going to have cold waves, the ideal is to use a mousse before,” recommends Rosas. Also have damp, but not wet, hair to help the mousse adhere. Another relevant point is to detangle the hair so as not to atrophy the curvature of the wave or encourage tangling.
Preparing hair for thermal curling
- Hair still dry: “Anything hot should be applied to completely dry hair, otherwise we will burn it,” warns Celedón.
- Product use: There are different products, such as texturizers or foam fixers. Celedón applies the smallest amount of product possible to its clients, so that the hair is not too heavy, although this also depends on the hair type. “On a daily basis, it is very important to use a thermal protector, so that it does not damage it as much,” advises the hairdresser. “There are different types of protectants: some you use with damp hair and then wait for it to dry, others you can apply directly to the hair, brush a little and that’s it.”
- Brushed hair: Another important point is to always have your hair combed and detangled, “to prevent it from getting tangled as soon as you shake it.”
Step by step: how to make waves in your hair
Step 1: Prepare the hair
As we explained in the previous point, it depends on the technique. In this step you must apply the thermal protector, in case you are making them with heat.
Step 2: Section:
The goal is to strategically divide your hair so you can create waves little by little. “There is no need to blend all the hair, so it is more organized and the waves take a better shape,” explains Celedón. His technique: divide into halves, left and right, and each of these sides is separated into about three or four layers. There are usually between three and four. “This is so that the hairs don’t blend together and stay well defined. I hope they stay as straight as possible because the result is better,” he advises.

Step 3: Choose a pane
Once your hair is cut, it’s time to grab a section to curl. “The idea is for them not to be so thick, otherwise you’ll end up with a giant curl. I hope it will be two fingers,” says Celedón.
Step 4: Wrap on Crimper
You’ve defined your hair and it’s time to roll it in the curler. One technique Celedón shares is to gently use the curling iron to straighten the strands a bit and flatten those little hairs that stand up. “I go through it very quickly and then I start to undulate. We give direction according to what we want,” he says.
Regarding the endings, everyone defines how they want to get out of it. “There are people who like them to be wavy, and others ask to leave them more in place so that they are straight. “It’s everyone’s decision,” emphasizes the hairdresser.
Step 5: Repeat until you’re done
Here, the waltz consists of choosing a strand and performing the undulating movement. The idea is to repeat steps 3 and 4 until all sections of hair are complete.
Step 6: Disarm the Wave
Here it depends on taste. This step can be incorporated in case you are looking for a natural look. “When I’m done waving, I take the wave down a bit,” says Celedón. This should only be done when the hair is at a cool temperature. “Don’t do it with heat, otherwise it won’t be able to take shape,” he explains.
Step 7: Sealed
To define your wavy hairstyle, you can include the application of a setting product. This way you ensure that the wave persists and does not collapse. “[Cuando termines] You can add a special cream or serum to mark the waves; This way you also hydrate and the hair is much more natural, more armed and the curlers are not separated. poodle», suggests Celedón.
Other considerations
Why are my waves breaking down quickly?
“The hair preparation may be faulty,” analyzes the hairdresser. However, another reason has to do with your hair type, especially if you are a straight-haired person. “Heat isn’t everything: some hair is very straight, and even if it’s wavy, it can come undone from the first minute. This is why preparation and the type of hair you have are very important,” he comments. It’s hard to agitate someone with extremely straight hair, because “it means completely changing the shape of the hair, it means transforming it, so we need more help.”
Solution: rely on the fixation. There are different types of products, such as hairsprays, with varying degrees of fixation. For extremely straight hair, the best thing to do – recommends Celedón – is to use hairsprays with extra strong hold. For wavy and malleable hair, a stocking can be used.
Wash your hair before curling it
“What I generally recommend when styling is to wash your hair in the evening or the same day, but always dry it before you start working with heat,” says Celedón. In this way we guarantee that the hair can appear shiny. The myth that hairstyles work best with dirty hair, according to the hairstylist, is false.
Corrugated products
There are a lot of them and, as Rosas explains, in almost every hair product brand there are lines to preserve waves. Generally speaking, it distinguishes the following main formats as:
- Repairers: usually sprayed, they help to set waves in the hair.
- Mousse: This helps us with volume and to achieve hold once the product dries on the hair. Because of this detail, it is often used for cool hairstyles.
- Styling creams: They help us achieve a subtle fixing effect. It is a product compatible with people who already have waves and need a little help defining them.
- Freeze: It is used by those who already have waves and need help defining and fixing them.
Depending on your hair type, you must choose the combination that best suits you, in addition to always including the temperature protector in case you use a straightener or curling iron.
On straight hair it’s always difficult
For those with straight hair, you will know that making waves can be quite a challenge. “With wavy hair, the curler will always last longer,” explains Divino Tesoro founder. On the other hand, when the hair is straight, the challenge is to force a hair structure different from the original. “On very straight, fine and silky hair, the wave will not last long, whatever you do,” he adds.
“If you have medium hairspray and have straight hair, you may need to give it a double boost,” advises Celedón. “You can apply one coat first, wiggle it, then another coat, until you find the hold you want.” Another strategy: spray hairspray on each curler, this will ensure precise hold. For this, yes, you must always try not to spray excessively.
Source: Latercera

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