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Finger waves are the epitome of 1920s style. Utilized for women who wanted to add flair to the short bob style that was in vogue, the 1920s bob takes skill and patience to master, but it is a classic style you can always wear. Although it was a conventional method of styling for short hair styles, finger waves can be achieved on longer hair, using the same method of pin curling that was used for those with long hair in the 20s.Related Searches:Difficulty:ModerateInstructions Things You'll NeedHair gelCombDouble pronged hair clipsBobby pinsBlowdryerHairspraySuggest Edits1Shampoo and condition your hair as normal. Towel dry your hair, and then apply a generous about of hair gel through all of your hair from the root to the tip. Part your hair on the side using the middle of your eye as a guide. Some people already have a natural part on one side of their head.
2Put your index finger on the front of your hair, close to your part, where you would like your waves to begin. To create the finger waves you must create a series of ridges. With the teeth in a slightly upwards direction, insert the comb into your hair next your index finger and then, using the comb, bring the hair down about half an inch forward along your finger.
3Without removing the comb, lay it flat on your scalp. Put your middle finger where your index finger was, and place your index finger on the comb to keep your hair ridge in place.
4Keep your fingers pressed on the ridge, then without taking the comb out, turn the comb around so that the teeth are now pointing down. Comb the hair back, so it's in the opposite of the direction you previously combed. This will create the flat part of the wave.
5Place a double pronged clip at the edge of the flat part of ridge to hold the wave in place. Bobby pins can be used alternatively, but they can often leave a crimp in the hair. The next wave should begin directly below the first.
6Repeat steps 2 through 5 all around your head, down to about ear level. When you get to ear level, the hair must be waved using a different method. Finger waves were traditionally done on short hair, so the technique must be altered to accommodate long hair.
7Starting on the front left side, take a 1-inch section of hair, which is directly next to where your finger waves stopped. Take two fingers and wrap the tip of the hair around your fingers, towards the back of your head to create a pin curl.
8Hold the pin curl with your other hand, and take your fingers out of the pin curl. Roll the curl up until it meets your scalp, and pin it down with two bobby pins. Continue sectioning off 1-inch pieces of hair, moving horizontally around the head until you reach the right front side.
9Return to the front left side, take a 1-inch section of hair that is directly underneath your first pin curl. Take two fingers and wrap the tip of the hair around your fingers, in the opposite direction to the first row of pin curls. Before it was towards the back of your head, but now it should be wrapped forwards to the front of your head. Continue sectioning off 1-inch pieces of hair, moving horizontally around the head until you reach the right front side.
10Start underneath the last row of pin curls and repeat steps 7 through 9 until all of your hair is curled. Leave your hair to dry naturally or use a blowdryer. Once the hair is dry, remove all hair clips and bobby pins. Gently comb the hair which you pin curled, but do not comb the waves above your ears. Apply hairspray all over.
Tips & WarningsIf your hair starts getting dry, spritz it with water as you go along.
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