My Easy Waves
- Posted on 04 December, 2018
- Short Hair
- By Anonymous
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I know I know I'm long overdue for an updated waves, tutorial kind of my daily loose undone curls. So I'm doing that for you today. This is one of my favorite ways to wear my hair. I'Ve been wearing it like this for a couple years, and not only is it good just down and I can get usually another day, possibly three out of it, but it's also a good foundation for other hairstyles. So I'm gon na teach you today from the angle of wearing your hair down, but if you're about to pull your hair up into an updo or wear it half up or something. This is also a great method to practice, to give your hair some movement and softness before you pull it back, especially if it's straight so just keep that in mind. The tool I'm using is the baby less 1.25 inch curling iron. I'Ve also used a t3 1.25 inch. Both are great. I just I really switch off between the two of them, depending on my mood and I've grabbed this one. So that is what I'm using today my hair has been prepped by shampoo conditioner. I put a quash uplifting foam at my roots and then another turn on volume. Spray kind of mid-shaft two ends blew it dry with the paddle brush, and this is what I'm left with. So my hair is naturally straight. I just blew it dry with the paddle brush just move through it, no flat ironing or nothing like that, I'm going to curl it now. If you have questions about any of those products or any of the tools I'm using in this tutorial, you can find them on the blog post. You can find a link to that blog post right below this video, if you're watching on YouTube. Otherwise, if you're watching right here on the blog it'll just be right below this video, so what I'm looking for really undone wave, I usually won't section off my hair. If you have really thick hair, get a duckbill clip or two a jaw clip would work as well and section your hair in at least half. So my hair is I'd, say a medium thickness. If it was much thicker, I would definitely have to section it, but again I'm going for kind of a loose soft wave. So I'm not gon na worry about sectioning it. What I am gon na do is just with my fingers, separate it in half so down the back. I'Ve just created a loose part. So half is over this shoulder and half over this shoulder. I'M gon na do my left side first and then go around to my right side. I always like the curls right at my face to be a little bit more undone than the rest of them, as I work my way around the head. So what I'll do is put the iron in and immediately begin twisting it and then pull it out and tug on that curl right away, so it softens out like a lot, then I'll come through it because again I want these curls that are right. Next, to my face to be really loose, you can see that'll be a really nice soft curl. If I need more, I can always go through an add more, but I'm pretty pleased with how much of a Bend I have there then I'll just go through and grab various sections. As I work my way back, whenever I'm watching youtube hair tutorials, I always it kills me to see women struggling with sectioning. So, if you're not able to cleanly grab a section of hair like I have here, use a clip and just clip back the rest of the hair that you are not going to touch that way. You know this is the only part of the hair I'm working on right now. You won't pick up any other hairs. You won't pick up previously curled hair, so you're not doing double the heat damage to it. The smaller sections you take the tighter curls. You will get the longer you hold the barrel on the hair, the tighter curls you will get if you tug on the curl, while it's still hot you're gon na loosen it up a little bit. You'Ll see that that's what I'm doing, because I want just a soft wave. I always load the hair in at the root and then slowly twist and use my fingers to open up the barrel, as I'm loading the rest of the hair in leaving out the bottom. Two inches or so I'll show that before you here, I'm going to turn my head a little bit, so you can see exactly what's happening, get it in there, so I'm just continuing to rotate the barrel and then drop it out. So I'm not including that last section of hair and then I'm going to pull on it and that just stretches it out a bit and softens the curl. If your hair does not hold curl well, don't pull on the curls after you drop them from the barrel. Let them sit in the position that they're in right when they're dropped off the curling iron that will help ensure that they'll hold their shape. You can also use a flexible hairspray or setting spray before you curl. The section just make sure the hair is pretty dry. If you've sprayed a product on it, give it like 20 seconds or so to dry, instead of putting a section of hair, that's just been sprayed with a setting spray that may still be wet into the barrel. You never want to hear your curling iron sizzle and pop. That'S, not a good sign, so same thing here. I'M just gon na stretch this out a little bit, so it's a looser curl as you're working on the back of your hair. If you find that it's too much to deal with, don't be afraid to section off a halo section of your hair, so imagine a halo is sitting on your head or a crown. You can just do a circle parting and clip that hair out of the way work with the bottom of the hair. First, then, let down that halo section that you made and work on that. Second, that's a good way to make sure you get a nice lift on the crown as well. So coming around to my right side, where I'm gon na finish up, I'm just doing the same exact thing: loading, the hair and at the root slowly working it down. You'Ll notice, what I'm not doing is loading the hair in by the ends and wrapping it up. That'S a really good way to get super curled ends and no curl at the root area. Since I want the majority of the curl to be at the root area and then it slowly cascade down the ends being straighter, I'm gon na start at the roots, where I want the heat to be the longest and then not put any heat where I want. The hair to be straight, I'm also combing out each section before I curl it to make sure I'm not using heat to kind of submit any knots in place that I may have so always get in the habit of doing that. When I want to add a little extra lift I'll hold the section that I'm working on more vertical than out or down you can see. The curling iron now is almost almost completely on top of my head. That'S to give those roots a nice little pop. I'M still doing the same method of twisting the iron and slowly working the hair into it. I just put that curling iron in more on top of my head to encourage a little bit more root, lift right there. You can see the difference on this side vs. right there, I'm gon na soften this one out. So I'm almost at the finish here. I'M going to do this in kind of two sections, one lower than the other I'll do a quick curl here just like I did, because this will be right next to my face, pull that out right away and then, with a bang section, I don't have real Bangs, just kind of leftover face-framing, slash breakage from my hair, going through pregnancy and just being a little dry and damaged. So that's what I'm working with. So everything is curled. You can see these hairs right next to my face are kind of the least curled of the bunch. That'S how I wanted them I'll spin around, so you can see how the rest of the curls look and then I will style it. I don't like to brush through my curls I just like to rake through with my fingers, so I'm gon na have open hands here and just rake through and soften all the curls that I made and then you could go in at this point with some texture Spray to add a little definition, so they don't all blend together. I am NOT going to do that and the reason is I want hopefully, three days on these curls so on day one I try to limit the amount of products. I add to my hair because I know I'm gon na add texture spray tomorrow. So what I'll do instead is spray a little bit of a soft hold hairspray. This is the Amika Fluxus touchable hairspray, I'm at my root area, as I'm teasing my hair, to get some extra volume and that will give my hair a little bit of grit. But it won't put texture on everything, so I can add to it tomorrow and it won't feel like whoa overloaded, my hair with product, if that makes any sense, so I'm just raking through here. This is the point where I would use a handheld mirror to look at the back, see what those curls are doing. If any of those need to be touched up, I would do that before I started styling my hair, so I'm gon na focus the teasing or back combing kind of in the middle part of my head. I'M not gon na add a ton up here because I already have nice lifts. I don't want to go overkill at my root area like I did about five years ago and I don't need to add a lot of volume down here. My nape so kind of just right here in the middle one, it adds some width which I like with my hair and two. It keeps the curls from settling into one another. So I'm gon na just kind of flip, this top section over and grab loosely this middle section of hair. It'S right above my ear. I'M gon na tease it right at the root and then spray a little bit of this flexible, hold hairspray right under that teasing and let that dry, if it'll stay up for a minute and then I'll come back to that. We are not finished, don't stop here. There'S more to do. I'M gon na continue this around my head, so I'm lifting that top layer up and then teasing kind of in the middle. So now that I've added a little hairspray at the middle part of my hair, very flexible, hold I'm going to use my fingers to rake through and kind of reshape those curls without pressing all the way into my scalp. I don't want to pull out all the teasing I just put in kind of want to cover it up with that top layer of hair. That'S another reason why I left that top layer out, so I could just easily recreate those curls and cover the back coming. So you don't see that so after I've placed the curls a little bit I'll use a firm hold hairspray. This is the camera volume 25 hairspray love this hairspray, I've loved it for like 16 years or something and just kind of hold it far away from my head and do a light veil again. I don't want to use too much product because I want to sleep on this mess and wear it again tomorrow, but this holds the curls. Well, it resists some humidity. It keeps the curls from kind of blending altogether and I can brush it out and it doesn't feel like. Oh, I've got a ton of hairspray in my hair, so I'll lift a little bit here at the crown and get some hairspray back here and then I'll kind of leave it so full disclosure. I sort of hate my hair right after I curl it, because it does that right on my shoulders. It just has to do with the length that it's at and this drives me absolutely crazy. But if I leave it for like 20 minutes, it'll chill a little bit and then just inevitably by rubbing on the tops of my shoulders that curls gon na soften up a little bit, especially since I didn't load it up with with any hairspray. So if you have this problem too, don't worry about it right after you style it. If it doesn't go away. Let'S say your hair holds curl really well, you can take the curling iron. That'S still hot and kind of run it over that curl to soften and out. You don't want to hit it with a flat iron or anything, but I know mine will so I'm just gon na leave it for now. So so these are kind of my everyday waves. I hope this tutorial was helpful for you. I feel like I filmed so many hair tutorials on curling, but there's always time for a new, updated one again, don't be afraid to section. If your hair is thicker than mine, it will be so much easier to manage. So I didn't because I know how my hair really quickly - and this is how I like it, but there's nothing more frustrating than trying to curl a section of hair - and you don't know like what's this curled already, and why is this hair coming from this side? It just get some clips and clip the other hair out of the way, and then a good curling iron makes a big difference. Like I said, I use the babyliss 1.25 inch t3 makes a great curling iron as well. I actually have a curling iron comparison, video that you may like to watch I'll, put a link to it right below this video. If you recreate the style, I would love to see it if you share a photo on Instagram use, hashtag small things here and I will come check it out. It'S about the process, guys! Okay, if you look like a maniac midway through, you can guarantee you'll end with good results. That'S actually that's not true at all, but for some reason it works for hope.
Comments
Angela Hagood: Great tutorial! I’m a cosmetology student and some of our instructors frown upon the new ways of curling hair. The way we’re taught makes a full curl...like for a wedding/prom look. While that’s great, more clients are leaning towards looser more casual, beach-like waves. Your video was easy to understand and duplicate. Can’t wait to try this next week! ♀️
Rhonda Hardy: Thank you! I bought the babyliss after your review and I have been waiting for this tutorial. You do such a good job and you are so clear as a teacher. I have only become more poised and articulate. Keep up the tutorials I love love watching you.
Perfumaphilia: This video is so helpful, thank you! I was only curling the ends of my hair instead of the entire length and I finally know what I've been doing wrong. You are a true pro.
Lacey M: Our hair is a similar length- this was SO helpful! Thank you for the really detailed step-by-step. My hair has some natural curl/texture so anytime I try this, it ends up practically in ringlets and I couldn't figure out what the heck I was doing wrong.
Lucie Jandošová: Hey, Kate, wanted to tell you that I am so happy for you, been following your blog and channel for five years now - and what a progress you´ve made!! You are awesome, love your tips and tricks and (mostly:) hair!! Have a great holiday, wish you all the best. Lucy
Bonnie Abadi: I've had long hair for years but I recently cut it to about your length. I've been freaking out because I'm still not use to my new look but I'm so so happy I found this tutorial because this is exactly how I want to style my hair everyday. Love love love it. THANKS!!!
aliciaschwartz3: Love this... looking forward to day 2, day 3, etc. Love all of the updated videos!! Thanks for doing this one!!
Danielle V: I love your tutorials! This is EXACTLY what I always shoot for but can never create, and after watching this is makes sense why! Thank you for your lovely videos!
Angela Bell: You make this look so effortless. Looks great ♡
Carrie Bezold: Love watching your hair tutorials! I’ve been styling mine with my 1” flat iron since I have a shorter cut but love it.
Donna Layne: Thank you so much for your videos! You are the reason I know how to curl my hair. I have also tried many of your other tutorials and I love them all!! Thank you
The Unapologetic Knitter: Thank you so much for this video - on my first try my curls are already much improved over what I’d previously been doing!
Ashley Tenter: Oh my goodness. I tried this because I pretty much have your same hair style and length. I always struggle with curling to get this look. But this tutorial was a game changer! Thank you
Shelly Dose Fitness: I just curled my hair section by section with you and finally, I did it! Your the best
Christine Hammett: I have been trying to do this to my hair but couldn't figure it out. You're the first video that came up when I searched it, and I got lucky!! You make it look super easy and I can't wait to try this!
larkholland: so easy to follow. i recently cut my hair to a similar length, so Im hoping it looks as good as this. thank you!
denise mills: I’ve been doing it wrong all this time! Was curling from the bottom and wondering why the curl would only stay on the ends! Gonna try this! Thanks!
Kristen Lobstein: Thank you for explaining everything you’re doing, including the size of the barrel and specific details about your process. This helps so much!
Natalia H: I love your work Kate, you are a true master ❤️ thank you for teaching us.
Myrna Thiessen: Love the Kenra spray too!! I bought it because of all you’ve said about itThanks for this tutorial!
Staci Didner: I have been struggling to get this type of curl for MONTHS and this is the ONLY TUTORIAL that helped me. Thank you thank you for putting this up!!
God: I have struggled for years to get waves without using a wand. I just can’t use a wand I’m not good at it. You are the first person that has ever been able to show me how to actually get waves. Good job, thank you.
Sofia Khan: That pull tip is amazing, this definitely helped me create soft waves!
Martha Smith: I would love to see the follow-up next day! What does it look like after you sleep on it and what do you have to do to re-style the curls?
Kelly Justice: Your tutorial helped me more than any other I’ve watched. I like that you get to the point and don’t waste a lot of time. Thank you.
Kristine Scott: You truly do make this so easy. I just had to cut my hair shorter due to so many broken ends from thyroid issues and I’m trying to find bee hairstyles and the way you did this was probably the most thorough video I’ve seen and I can’t wait to try it! I know you work with a lot of hair products and I’ve looked at some dog tour makeup videos too... would you by chance be interested in trying some Monat products? Ok not sure if you’ve heard of them but we’re all vegan skin, hair and wellness! Let me know
anpangal: I love this video. You’re a great teacher. Can’t wait try the tips. Thanks for sharing.
Darci Shook-Woolley: I love this tutorial. Your hair is gorgeous. Great job!
Kitty Alvarado & Ruben Medina: Love it. I have too much difficulty using my curling iron and do waves. Your tutorial is very helpful. Of course is easy for you. I'll give it a try and practice. Thanks
Cat Lavender: You are really really good! Love how you did this with such ease!! Looks perfect!
Susan Fusuma: I've been wanting this beachy wave look for years but it's just toooo much work to achieve it, but I think I might be able to follow your tutorial, I hope!
Ellen Stetter: I absolutely love your videos. You helped me understand my hair. My hair is very similar to yours. You helped me understand how to curl my hair and how to use the products. How to get the products to work with my hair. I can't curl my hair with a curling iron. I've tried. It's kind of awkward. But a few years ago you talked about a straightener called a GHD. I researched and read about it. I invested in one and I've loved it for the past few years I've had it. And help me to actually curl my hair. I appreciate your videos and I thank you so much. They're extremely easy to follow. Your videos helped me to gain confidence to do my hair. Because as women are here is very important. For me if my hair is done then I feel amazing. So thank you Kate, just thank you ❤️
63jlward63: Very Good Video! I am a cosmetologist for 30 years and I am amazed at how you can curl the back of your hair while videoing! Great Job!
Lindsey Costello: Loved the video! Would love a side by side photo of right after and 20 minutes after it's had time to relax :)
Emily Wilson: You are seriously the best teacher! Thanks for all the practical tips!
Vincent Shiflett: My name is Karen and you are amazing ! I learn so much from you ! Love your clear and detailed instructions . You’re the best so thank you !
Teresa Wise: Kate, have you tried or seen the soft waves that can be achieved from rocking your flat iron back & forth as you glide through it? I saw a young woman do it and she gave good instructions, but I feel like you are much easier to follow. I tried doing it as she did, but it was a total fail. I really want to learn the technique because it would work with my natural texture.
Debbie Gabelman: I loved this video! What teasing comb do you use? I always thought teasing was bad for your hair but it sounds like exactly what I need since my hair always ends up one giant curl, I’ve been searching for a way to keep them separated! Thank you!
san diego allison: you’re adorable and your instructions are incredibly clear and helpful. any additional tips for preventing the curls from blending together (thick hair). thank you!!
Ashley Elliott: Oh my gosh I watched your video and it has helped me so much! This video really helped me curl my hair the way I wanted too. Thank you thank you thank you!
c gilbaugh: Thanks! So helpful! I can't wait to see your hair if you decide to trim it and add lowlights. I think it will look so nice for winter;)
Lynn Brandt: You are so stinkin’ adorable! I love how “real” you are! Thank you for all the great videos and yes I agree with the others... pleeeeease show us 2nd (or even 3rd!) day what to do! Thank you!
Xiaoyi: I just bought a curling iron because I watched your video. The curls looks so amazing. Then I tried on my hair. It's a mess... I will keep on practicing. This is THE best video about curling hair in the whole web...
Diane Mitchell: Absolutely love your videos. Exactly the hairstyles I LOVE.....VOLUME, SOFT and FREE style.....
Ahsen U: I actually have some experience with curling iron but it was inevitable to keep watching this video. You’re absolutely adorable! I think I’ll be around for some more
Timea Breban: Amazing !!!! such perfect tutorial !!! Thank you ❤️
8gooboomom: Just watched this and used your technique....the most I've ever loved the way my hair turned out! Thank you!
Gilly: Your hair looks so pretty and healthy . I love how it's darker underneath in the back
Mandy daly: Very helpful and well explained/demonstrated, thankyou x
Jayme Hurd: I just got a Japanese straight perm and found your styling videos. I am really excited to try this and your other styling techniques!!!
Alex Andra: I have watched several YouTube videos on beach wave curls. We all have different ideas of what a beach wave looks like. Yours is the best hands-down. I bet this looks awesome on day two and three? I just cut 7 inches. I’m curling my hair as I type using your technique on BW’s TYSM
Bailey Bagot: Best hair tutorials ever. So thankful for your channel and all the tips you've shared over the years!
The Wandering Hen: Yes, please show 2nd and 3rd day and maybe a pony or half up for one of them. Love you, been watching your hair tutorials for years!
Jill Thompson: Great tutorial! Thanks for the detail
RDP5187: Thank you for sharing! I’ve never had luck curling my hair and I can’t wait to try clipping my hair.
E. O’Brien: I love your tutorial I’ve been using a wand but I’ve been burning myself constantly so I’m going back to a curling iron thank you
GirlyTipsEtc: Love it! Going to try this out thanks for sharing and Happy Holidays <3
Liz Retzer: Thank you so much. I know it seems silly, but I really didn't know how to do my hair until I started watching your videos.
michelle zarzoso: Such a good video. You are great at explaining each step. Thank you!
Kristy N.: Thank you for sharing your technique. Ih watched so many videos and tried it but it doesn’t work on me. I tried your way and it stays till the next day. Awesome!
Kate James: Oh thank you I have hopeI can learn this style. I am hopeless at fixing my hair but if I watch this enough and go slow and pratice I think I can learn this. I am so excited!!
Holly E: Love it! And again, you make it look soooo easy lol
Melissa Rose: 3 days! I’d be lucky to get 3 hours out of my curls. I spend hours on my makeup and 3 seconds on my flat hair ♀️ You’re beautiful, you look a little like Kristen Bell and I love your hair.
Ruby Neeley: Man, you make this look so easy, lol. I can never do the back of my head :(
Amanda Anderson: Super helpful! It worked!!! Love this tutorial!
Kristin London: I pretty much try to curl my hair this way, but I've never tried teasing the middle section, so I'm going to try that and see if it helps it look better.
Ally Kat: I am a new subscriber and new to using a curling iron. Your videos are SO helpful. I love how you explain everything in a succinct manner yet very charming! Do you have an absolute "Beginner" video? I wonder why some people use the barrel pointed down method and some people use the barrel pointed up? Does that change the curl somehow, or is it simply personall preference? Also wondering why some people section three horizontal layers but you just work in vertical layers? Does that make a difference in the curl pattern or is that personal preference also? If you (or anyone) could answer that would be a big help! Thanks so much!
Karen Prinz: Awesome tutorial! Why have I never thought of starting the iron at the top where I want the curl??! ♀️
Stéphanie Marchand: Love your tutorials, you always explain so well!
Mother Flipper: Great video. I always feel that I've learned enough to recreate the style myself. I would love to see a video of how you cut your hair.
DABS: So pretty! Have you ever thought of using Rootie the Rootlifter at the bend of your head (underneath top layer) instead of back combining all of it? I use it once on both sides for all day volume. (Not on whole head). It works great! I used to do hair as well.
Marie Heisler: Great video! I’m sure lots of people ask, but which 1” straightener do you recommend or is your go to?
andrea insley: Lots of Great tips! I have short hair but all your tips will still apply. Thanks!
Sarah Nahlik: I watched your video twice and finally, enjoyed how I curled my hair. THANK YOU for the tip.
Nini Mimi: What a great video, thanks!!! I'm a new subscriber and I was wondering if you did a video where you explain all about your hair color (highlights? lowlights?) it looks absolutely gorgeous and I would love mine to look half as good!
gmadiva: Looks beautiful. You make it look so easy! My hair is so straight! It will not curl! Drives me crazy!!
Mommypalooza: Love the vid! I try and stretch my hairstyle out too— how do you recommend sleeping with hair that’s been curled/waved like this? Thank you!
Sindy Peña: Loved the ending! so funny...great tutorial, I’ve curled my hair so many times but it’s always nice to watch videos like this and learn some new tips like holding the iron almost flat at the top for extra volume
Jodi Sines: Thank you for all your beautiful tutorials sweetness.. Thanks to you I can have the “look” so thank you!! Your the best
A Gaboury: First video I've watched and just subscribed! You are one of the very few that explains well and easy listening to u ❤
Kathy Friedlander: Love your videos..I’m old enough to be your mamma, but I’ve learned so much! Thank you!
Aneela Maharaj: This was so comprehensive, and contained plenty of good tips. Thanks! Off I go to botch my hair (again...)
Dawn Mitchell: Thank You. I’ve been having problems going through the suffering stage growing my hair out. I’ll be looking for future videos.
Cleaning and more with Jess: I love how detailed you are.
dbanders614: Gorgeous! Love your tutorial and tips! Oh and your nail color
lorna mclellan: Finally a very informative video on curling. Lovely shot and i love the way you dont waffle. I really like your earings too. Thanks so much x
L. Hernandez: Great tutorial! You have perfect beautiful hair
MsDawnatella: Beautiful!!! Great video!!! Wish my blonde , fine thin hair could hold those curls. Can you achieve this with the wand curling iron as well?
Amy Marie Guarino: Thanks so much! This was exactly what I was looking for help with!
Cristina Renteria: I think I have the 1 1/2” and was wondering why my hair wasn’t as beachy looking like this. My barrel is too big for the length of hair I have. I have really smooth hair because I don’t color treat it and it’s so slippery and doesn’t really hold a curl. I’ll have to try this size. The 1” I have isn’t right either.
Yukiko Wu: My hair is so slippery that it tends to slip off the curling irons while I’m trying to curl it! I think I need to be using my products to make the hair more “gritty” so that it sticks better to the styling tools.
Rachel Leigh: Thank you! It tried this and kept pulling my hair out and then I burned my ear lol. My hair is super long though, so I’m gonna keep trying until I get it!
Becchi: I recentoy cut my hair to about this length and didnt know what to do with it. You are a life saver
Julie Richardson: very pretty, I've always wonder how to get those loose curls which I really like. I will try that on my hair
Lynn Rich: My hair looks the exact length and texture as yours will have a go at this love beachy waves x
Peanut123: wow girl that is just some talent I tried it the way you did and just failedit made bents in my hair which is just awesome mhm
Amy Miles: I'd love to see day 2 styling. How do you use texture spray?
Larissa Lo: You’re such a good teacher! Love your hair videos ❤️ have you tried the Kristin Ess hair tools?
Kim Graff: Your hair looks amazing. How do you get your hair to look so smooth and polished?
tas: You make it look easy!!