how to: 5 easy steps to polished waves
{what you need: a soft bristle brush (splurge or steal), a curling wand (mine is 19mm), & flexible hold hair spray}
{step 1: divide hair into 1 inch sections. my hair is thin so i only have 6 sections total. hold the wand in the opposite hand of the side you are curling.}
{step 2: wrap your hair around the curling wand, away from your face. keep 1/2 – 1″ left out of the end, depending on your hair length. the curl will start where you start wrapping the hair. i like to start at my ear so the curls aren’t too tight.}
{step 3: continue curling sections around your head. make sure both sides are wrapped away from the face.}
{step 4: brush out the curls with a soft bristle brush to create a polished look and prevent “piecy” sections.}
{step 5: complete the look with your favorite lip stick and you’re done!}
This post has been a long time coming. It is easily the most requested from you all, but I hesitated to do it because I am not as confident with my beauty advice, and I certainly don’t have perfect hair. Then, I realized that is exactly why I should do this post – to show if I can create waves that hold all day, you can too! I naturally have thin, fine hair. I have never been able to hold curl or even a perm for that matter (yes, i tried in the early 90′s). My curling wand is the secrete to my polished waves – and it is easy! (Warning: use the gloves until you get it down. I have a few battle wounds from my first few tries!)
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16 Responses to “how to: 5 easy steps to polished waves”
My hair doesn’t hold a curl well either and i normally find curing irons a bit intimidating so I can’t wait to try this out-you make it look so easy!!
What size is the curling wand you use? I have been wanting to try one!
Hi Colleen!
I use the Amika 19mm (model AM5556), but if your hair holds curl, I would use the 25mm. I have to curl mine a little tighter so when it falls a little it is just right!
Good luck!
so jealous of your long locks! my thin hair doesn’t do well if it gets past my shoulders
love the wavey look!
You can totally do cute curls the same way with your hair length. You and your hair are adorable! Miss you xo
Love the hair tutorial! When can we look forward to your makeup tutorial?!
Hi Christina!
I plan on doing more tutorials in the future so stay tuned in the next few weeks for some make-up topics.
Thanks for the feedback!
Caroline
I have that same curling wand! I love using it to get easy effortless waves
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Finally!! Love this and you! Only one more week!!!
I second Colleen’s question…what size wand do you use?
Hi Lauren!
I use the Amika 19mm (model AM5556), but if your hair holds curl, I would use the 25mm. I have to curl mine a little tighter so when it falls a little it is just right!
Good luck!
When do you spray your hair–before or after curling?
Hi Mary!
I don’t always uses spray, and I have tried both ways, but I think it is best to spray before and let the spray dry before curling.
Make sure you don’t use a heavy product that will weigh down the curls!
Caroline, can you please respond about what size wand you use?
So sorry for the delayed reply! I had to get home and check what size it was.
Amika 19mm (model AM5556)
I’ve always wanted to try a curling wand as opposed to my normal curling iron and your tutorial might be the final kick to make me try it! Thanks for sharing!