Monday Makeover: How to Make Stick-Straight Hair Wavy

Katie asked how I get my hair wavy.  I naturally have stick-straight hair and getting any curl can be a nightmare.  I used to use a ton of hair spray but hated the stiff feeling that it left. When I had longer hair I used a thicker curling iron to get big waves, but with short hair I didn't like the way it looked.  Using a straightener gives me that I-just-woke-up-and-my-hair-is-naturally-this-great look.  Below are simple steps to allow you to create the same look.

1.  Take a small section of hair:  the smaller amount of hair the tighter the wave.

2.  Rotate straightener 180 degrees:  I roll my straightener backwards because I prefer a wave curling away from my face, rather than towards it. Think Farrah Fawcett.

3. Rotate another 180 degrees making one full turn:  this is what will create the wave so try to keep the straightener level and close to the scalp as you move on to the next step.

4.  Pull the straightener out:  Depending on the speed of which you pull, you'll either get a ringlet type of curl or a wave.  I prefer the wave so I pull quickly.

5. Repeat!  The great part about using a straightener is if you don't like the curl, you can straighten it and try again.

See the finished product here, here, and here.  The outfit featured in this how-to is featured here.


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