As our lives evolve and our routines change, many of us are looking for new ways to change up our hairstyle. But if you’ve ever attempted to do a complicated hairstyle, you know that it’s sometimes difficult to pull off. If you’re looking for a hairstyle that’s low effort and gives a relaxed, effortless look, messy waves is the perfect style for you. Read on to find out how you can pull off this effortlessly cool and relaxed style with our hair tutorial.
1. Introduction to Messy Waves Hair Tutorial
Creating messy waves is an effortless way to give your hair a romantic touch. This simple hair tutorial will show you how to achieve beachy and undone waves with just a few styling tools. All you need to create the perfect messys waves is some hairspray, a curlng wand, and a comb!
Step 1: Wash & Dry Hair
- Start with freshly washed and dried hair. Make sure it’s free of any excess product.
- If your hair is otherwise dry and brittle, use a heat protectant and/or nourishing oil before styling.
Step 2: Heat Up the Wand
- Heat up your curling wand to the perfect temperature. The size of the barrel and the goal of your style will determine which temperature is best for you.
- If your hair is very thick and long, you may want to use a slightly higher setting to create more lasting curls.
Step 3: Divide & Conquer
- Divide your hair into 1-2 inch sections. It’s best to start with the lowest layers first and work your way up.
- When curling, make sure to keep the wand directed downwards and maintain a 90-degree angle.
Step 4: The Messy Finishing Touch
- After curling each section, use your fingers to loosen up the curls and create texture. To add extra volume, use a comb and spray some hairspray.
- If you want an even messier look, try brushing out the curls with a boar brush. This will take out some of the shape of the curls and create more of a wave.
2. Prepping the Hair for Messy Waves
After shampooing and conditioning the hair, a texturizing spray can be applied for maximum messiness. Make sure to spritz from roots to ends to achieve a more natural, subtly dishevelled look—nothing too severe!
- Prep your locks by drying the hair with a blow-dryer until it’s just barely damp.
- Section off the strands of hair into four, two in the back and two on the sides. Separate the sections with hair clips or pins.
Now it’s time to get styling! Grab a dual-barrel curling iron—either 1-inch or 1½-inch depending on how tight you want the messy waves—and start wrapping sections of hair around the one of the barrels. Twist each section as you wrap it, then release the hair from the iron and let it cool down before clipping it back up and onto the next section.
Once the entire head has been curled, run your fingers through the locks to loosen and separate the waves. Complete the look by dusting a texture powder onto the roots and ends of the hair, shivering the product into the strands to create that tousled, effortless finish. And you’re done! Now you can show off your beautiful, covetable messy waves.
3. Mastering the Technique for Beachy Waves
Beachy waves are the go-to style for many, but it is easy to be left with unruly, frizzy hair. Not to worry – here are some tips to help you master the technique and perfect the always-so-coveted beachy waves.
- Dont go to extremes with the heat. Building heat gradually will help to keep hair healthier, whilst avoiding any further damage. Taking some time to gather the right tools and heat settings for your hair type can have a huge payoff!.
- Commit to deep conditioning. A deep conditioning hair mask once a week is your ticket to keeping hair under control, nourished, and cuticles healthy and sealed for beachy waves that last.
- Embrace the diffuser. Working with a diffuser will help to create waves with minimal effort. Using a diffuser helps to add shape and volume, whilst preventing hairs natural oils from scaling away.
Creating perfect beachy waves that last requires some patience. Get your styling routine right and with consistent effort you can be rocking that perfect ‘do in no time.
4. Finishing Touches to Instantly Elevate the Look
Once you’ve followed the steps mentioned in the previous sections, you’ll be almost ready to flaunt your new look. But to add that extra zing to it, here are a few finishing touches that will instantly elevate your look:
- Groom yourself to perfection – Make sure you go an extra mile to groom yourself to add the perfect finishing touch. Clean and groom your beard, trim your nails, or detangle your hair to look prim and proper.
- Put on some amazing jewelry – Don some statement jewelry to add depth and dimension to your outfit. Whether it be a ring, pair of earrings, a watch, or a necklace, you can never go wrong with amazing jewelry.
- Carry a stylish bag – Top off your look with a stylish bag to make it look effortless and timeless. You can choose from tote bags, satchels, messengers, saddle bags, and the list is endless.
- Put on a smart watch – Smart watches are a great way to add a unique touch to your look. It’ll make you stand out from the crowd and also be a useful tool to stay organized and connected on the go.
Add any of these extra touches to achieve a vibrant look. Whether you’re getting dressed up for an office party, a date, a friend’s birthday bash, or a special occasion, be sure to leave a lasting impression.
5. Tips for Maintaining Your Messy Waves
If you have messy waves, you’ve likely realized it’s oh so much harder to maintain them than it is those perfect and sleek strands. Messy waves definitely aren’t for the faint-hearted, but if you’ve got them, you must learn how to take care of them. Here are five tips to help you ace those voluminous, beachy waves:
- Keep it Fresh: On your day off from styling, let your hair air-dry. Otherwise, your hair will begin to feel weighed down by all the product.
- Protect Yourself: Invest in a heat protectant spray and make sure to use it every time you style. Heat protection spray will shield your hair from the high heat of hot tools like curling irons, straighteners, and blow-dryers.
- Spray Away: Use a sea salt spray to boost body, texture, and define your waves. No matter how often you spritz – don’t forget to wash it off.
- Tame Those Flyaways: As tempting as it may be, don’t over-style with product. Instead, keep your flyaways in check by misting a bit of hairspray all over.
For the perfect messy waves look, blow-dry your hair upside down to give it that extra oomph. Once it’s dry, curl it with your favorite hot iron. Once you’re done, simply mess up your hair, spritz, and be on your way.
So, there you have it, five easy steps to maintaining those wild and free messy waves.
That’s it: the perfect tutorial for creating effortless and relaxed messy waves. Whether you have short, medium, or long locks, this easy to follow guide will set you up for success! Let us know how your hair turned out with #messywaves and make sure to tag us too. Who knew creating a messy wave style could be this easy!
