If you have natural wavy hair, you can consider yourself lucky: in fact, there are many women who want waves and movement for their hair. It is also true, however, that wavy hair must be valued and managed in the best way to enhance its natural beauty.
The first step for sinuous hair that is always in order is choosing the most suitable products for wavy hair to use in your hair routine. You can then combine the selection of the right products with some techniques to enhance wavy hair that we will see together.
Combing wavy hair: what to use?
When you comb your hair, you often realize that you are unable to make the most of their natural wavy. But why?
One reason could be the use of the wrong comb or brush. In fact, sometimes tools are used that are more suitable for straight hair rather than wavy hair. One solution could be to untangle the hair with your fingers, so as not to compromise the wavy effect that they naturally follow.
If, on the other hand, you prefer to use the brush, change your method: start combing your hair from the ends, and work your way up slowly to the roots. Go strand by strand and you’ll notice the difference in volume and even shine!
Another precaution is not to comb dry hair: it is better to act when it is still damp so as not to break it and maintain the “wave” effect.
Wavy hair drying
Drying is also an important aspect in maintaining wavy hair. First, before drying your hair – with a hairdryer or naturally – make sure you remove excess water preferably using an old cotton shirt.
Gently, you will have to dab without rubbing. Better not to use the classic towel because it risks frizzing the hair and tends to attenuate the natural wavy effect.
As for the hair dryer, set a medium temperature, turn it upside down to dry the roots first and then finish drying. Help yourself with your hands (or with the brush) for each strand, and always remember to keep the brush horizontally on the roots, and then go down towards the lengths by turning your wrist, until it is in a vertical position. This serves to resume the natural waves of wavy hair and highlight them.
Another very popular technique is that of plopping, which consists of natural drying with collected hair. To do it, place a cotton cloth on the table, place it over the head and roll the side flaps up on themselves, closing them with a knot behind the head.
After about 3 hours, the hair will be dry, voluminous and the waves will be much more defined than usual. On the plus side, this style is long-lasting, and doesn’t damage hair with heat or harsh treatments usually used to get defined waves.
Enhance wavy hair… while sleeping
Well yes, you can style your wavy hair perfectly while you sleep! After rubbing all night against the pillow, when you wake up it is difficult for your hair to have the perfect fold, on the contrary…
A simple and trivial action like replacing the pillowcase can make the difference: instead of the classic cotton, it is better to prefer a satin or silk pillowcase, because it causes less friction on the hair, does not make it electrified and also reduces breakage.
To have a ready-made style as soon as you wake up and spend less time managing your hair in the morning, you can also take advantage of some techniques to make wavy hair without heat, such as the famous “Bathrobe curls” method and all its variations!
