How to Get Nice Waves

Last Updated: August 4, 2021

Do you want beautiful waves that make your hair the envy of every other girl? No problem! Getting perfect waves is actually pretty simply - you just need some good haircare products, the right technique and a little patience!

Steps

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Use S-curl, 360 Style wave pomade, or Murray's pomade.
- Dampen your hair with a warm towel to soften your hair (you can use iron to heat damp towel.)
- Smear a half dollar sized dab of wave grease on your hair in your wave pattern and then brush your hair until slight waves come out.^{[1]
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- Get a hot/warm towel and put it on your head to soften the grease.^{[2]
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- Brush your hair to spread it all throughout the hair^{[3]
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Put a du-rag or wave cap on while you are training your hair (after brushing)

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Repeat that process every day, but also:
- Towel off the old pomade, and freshen it up.
- Wash your hair every 3-4 days,
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Washing your hair everyday you will lose your wave pattern.
- Dampen du-rag with water and/or moisturizer using a spray bottle like in the barbershops.^{[4]
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Remember that if you don't have waves, they won't pop out in one day. Use a very stiff brush.^{[5]
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Community Q&A

Question

I had 360 waves. I decided to grow my hair out, but then wanted my waves back. I went to the barbershop and he cut my hair too short so I lost some of my waves. How do I get them back?

Community Answer

If you had natural waves then try to wait for your hair to grow back. Don't straighten your hair too much or you will lose some of your waves. Just try to be patient and wait for your hair to grow back.
Question

How many times a week should I use 360 style pomade?

Community Answer

At the start, use it every day or every two days, but after you start to get a few ripples, use it once or twice a month.
Question

Can I use a soap to make waves?

Community Answer

No, don't use soap. Try braiding your damp hair and letting it dry before combing out the braids.