How to create perfect wavy hairstyles
Style your way to hair perfection with these effortless wavy hairstyles and include the ultimate laidback addition to your look-book.
A coveted hairdo on the catwalk and a big hit on the streets, wavy hair isn’t only super-hot – it’s totally achievable. Embrace every curve of wavy hairstyles and unearth a sea of styling possibilities.
Master the waves to achieve glamorous loose curls and messy tousled tresses with this guide to must-know wavy hairstyles.
Glamour waves
Create deep glamorous waves and perfectly sculpted movement in your hair for a luxurious style. Introduce this look and put a sophisticated spin on your wave repertoire.
step one:
With dry hair, use the ghd tail comb to create a side parting for a touch of traditional glamour.
Tip: Prep your hair with ghd curl hold spray for waves that won’t drop.
step two:
Take a one to two inch section of hair and wrap around the barrel of the ghd curve® soft curl tong. Hold for 5-8 seconds for defined curls.
step three:
Repeat throughout your hair until you have bouncing curls.
step four:
Finish by brushing out your curls with the ghd oval dressing brush, for a head of lustrous waves.
Party waves
Big, bold wavy hairstyles are a must to make an impression for your next event. Add eye-catching volume and head-turning waves to your party hair skill set for a little extra strut in your step.
step one:
Tip your hair upside down and target a spritz of ghd root lift spray at your roots for easy volume.
step two:
Take a two-inch section of hair and place the ghd platinum+ styler at your roots.
step three:
Rotate the styler towards your face, glide the styler from your roots to your ends for silky curls.
step four:
Repeat throughout hair.
step five:
Use the ghd oval dressing brush to gently pull the curls into party-ready waves.
Mermaid waves
For a rippling waterfall of magical locks, create a mane of mermaid waves. This is the ultimate effortless style to introduce siren-worthy sass into your wavy hairstyle go-tos.
step one:
Spritz your hair with ghd curl hold spray and split into two to three inch sections. Plait each one.
step two:
Once your plaits are in place, use your ghd air® hairdryer to lock the waves in.
step three:
Repeat step two throughout, before taking your plaits out.
step four:
Use the ghd detangling comb to loosen your curls into waves. Complete your look with a touch of ghd smooth and finish serum for instant lustre.
Hollywood waves
Sultry, soft and glamorous - Hollywood waves will add another layer of luxury to your hair. Create this lavish wavy hairstyle at home, with the help of your ghd curve® classic wave wand.
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step one:
On dry hair, create a side parting and comb out any tangles with the ghd tail comb.
step two:
Lightly mist all your hair with ghd curl hold spray.
step three:
Begin with a two-inch section of hair and wrap it around the ghd curve® classic wave wand, keeping it flat on the barrel. Hold your styler in place for five to eight seconds to create a deep wave.
step four:
Repeat step three until you have a full head of curls.
step five:
Use the ghd paddle brush to gently brush out your curls into waves, starting from the root and working your way to the ends.
step six:
Apply ghd smooth and finish serum to create softness and shine in your waves.
Beach waves
Natural and cascading, textured beachy waves will add an easy-going vibe to your look. Achieve tousled hair perfection and turn up the volume with this irresistibly bohemian wavy hairstyle.
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step one:
Prep your dry hair with the ghd curl hold spray for an end result that stays locked in.
step two:
Take a one to two inch section of hair and wrap around the barrel of the ghd curve® creative curl wand. Hold for five to eight seconds for defined curls and waves.
step three:
As you curl, style your hair waves in different directions for a dishevelled texture and beachy style.
step four:
Mist your hair with the ghd final fix hairspray, before using your fingers to break up you curls and add a tousled touch to your look.
Flat waves
A straightforward wavy hairstyle with stunning results, this look is a quick and easy way to introduce waves into your hair. Embrace curves and kinks in all directions and transform your styling routine with this strong look.
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step one:
Prep your hair with the ghd smooth and finish serum by working it into the mid-lengths and ends.
step two:
Take a one to two inch section of hair. Push the section up whilst twisting it slightly to create a C-shaped kink. Place your ghd platinum+ styler on the kink and hold for five to eight seconds to lock the wave in.
step three:
Create more twists and turns further down the section until you have the desired amount of waves.
step four:
Repeat this technique throughout your hair, styling in different directions for a tousled look.
step five:
Finish with a mist of ghd final fix hairspray to keep your look in place.
Let waves be the answer to your laid-back styling dreams. Get creative and enjoy the versatility, glamour and effortlessness of these stunning wavy hairstyles.
