Get The Big Waves Hairstyle

Big waves are an ideal hairstyle for a night or evening event.

Pump up the volume in your hair with big, voluptuous waves. This Hollywood style is classic and chic for any woman with long hair. The wave is slightly different than the standard curl, which can get confusing since the hairstyles have a similar process; however, the trick to differentiating the two is in the final stages of designing the hairdo. Whether you are attending a formal event, or simply want head-turning hair while out and about, the big wave is your style.

Instructions

1. Wash and condition hair with products tailored to your hair type. Dry hair with a towel by squeezing and blotting the hair; do not rub. Rubbing the hair may cause unnecessary breakage and friction. Comb through hair to remove any tangles.

2. Squeeze a golf ball size amount of volumizing mousse into the palm of your hand. Rub your hands together, and work the mousse into your hair from the roots to the tips. This will add volume and bounce to your strands. Dry your hair with a hairdryer set to medium heat. As you dry, use a round brush to pull your strands upward to add volume to the roots.

3. Separate your hair into four sections -- left crown, right crown, left nape and right nape. This will ensure that you reach every strand. Release the left crown and comb through.

4. Comb out a strand of hair that is no wider than the roller. Apply a pea-size amount of styling gel to your section of hair, and wrap the tips around the roller. Roll the roller down to the scalp and secure.

5. Make sure you tuck in any edges as you roll, so the hair receives all the heat of the roller. Always roll the curler to the scalp; this will create volume in your hair. Repeat the process of adding gel, rolling the hair and securing to the scalp throughout both crown areas and nape areas.

6. Spray the rolled hair with a light-hold hairspray. This will secure the curl as the curlers cool. Leave the curlers in until they cool completely, typically 15 to 20 minutes.

7. Remove the curlers one by one by unrolling them. Do not pull them out of your hair. Pulling may cause the curl to unravel and leave you with limp locks. Unrolling them will ensure you receive big waves.

8. Brush through your hair gently with a paddle brush. The paddle brush will pull the curls into waves without causing your hair to go straight or flat. Spray your hair with light shine mist when complete.

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