Challenge Accepted (Finger Waves)

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Challenge Accepted:

Photo by: Rory M.

Photo by: Rory M

Meet Kristin!! Kristin is an awesome lady with a fabulous pixie cut! 

We received a request quite some time ago for a finger wave style. I (Rory) was actually very nervous about this challenge. It seemed like a very difficult style, and it was one that I had never done before! We chose to do it with short hair because it seemed like a great way to add variation to a shorter style.

Photo by: Tessa M.

Step 1: Begin with wet hair. We sprayed dry hair with water, but it would have probably been better to start with drenched hair, and then patted it dry. We also used a lot of mousse. Mousse can be substituted for gel, or other hair-holding products.
Step 2: Part the hair. It seems simple enough, but the part is essential to the overall look, and its placement makes a difference. We gave Kristin a deep side part.

Step 3: Place finger parallel to the part, about a half-inch from the line.

Step 4:(While finger is in place)Holding fine-toothed comb perpendicular to the part, comb hair forward, towards the face. 

Step 5: Remove finger, and gently replace it with bobby pin. 

Photo by: Tessa M.

Step 6: While hair is still combed towards face, place finger a half-to-full inch below pin, and  begin combing hair away from face.

Step 7:

Gently secure bobby pin.

Step 8:

Repeat Steps 3-7.

After pins are all securely in place, begin drying hair. We used hot air on a low setting. Too much force will blow hair out of place.

When hair is at its desired texture, remove pins and spray lightly with hairspray (we used aerosol). 

Photo by: Rory M.

For more information, including how to extend the waves to fit longer hair: 

• http://www.wikihow.com/Style-a-1930%27s-Finger-Wave-Hairstyle

• http://www.ehow.com/how_7175571_do-finger-waves-short-hair.html

Got a hair question? Send us a challenge at anewbeautyblog@gmail.com! 

Rory