Finger Waves

You will need:

Gel, mousse, or hairspray
Sectioning clips
Pintail comb
paddle brush
Curling tongs
hair grips

1. Apply gel to the hair that is to be styled.
2. Section off the front of the hair from ear to ear.
3. Using your pintail comb brush the hair forward onto the face then using your finger hold the hair at a point onto the head using the comb to guide the hair left out backwards onto the head creating an S shape and pin into place using either a sectioning clip or finger wave clip.
4. Continue this working in lines down the front of the head and then when you get to the back make sure the S shapes fit together so you don't get lines or gaps in the hair.
5. Allow to cool and set and then remove the grips and you should have your desired finger wave pattern.

 

If you want to create a tighter finger wave, make the S shape closer together, so leave around 2 inches and you'll have a more compact finger wave.

Another way to create finger waves is to use a curling wand.

1. Working in the same sections curl the hair away from the head (going under) and allow the curl to sit before removing the barrel.
2. Pin into place and work from the parting to the ear and the same on the other side.
3. Once cool, remove grips and use paddle brush to tame and shape the hair into a wave S shape, using hairspray if needed to finish.