Jennifer Aniston, Liv Tyler and Angelina Jolie wear them -- so can you
With such busy schedules, it's no wonder jet-setting celebrities like Angelina Jolie rely on easy, sexy waves as their go-to hairstyle. Soft and touchable, they can easily be dressed up or down for any occasion. The best part? While long, naturally wavy hair is the ideal for this style, you don't need it to pull off the look. Look for your hair texture in our guide to find out how to get sexy waves in your hair.
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By Charli Schuler
Straight Hair: Option One
Creating long-lasting sexy waves is challenging on straight hair, especially if it's thin and fine, but it can be done, says hairstylist Daniel Martinez of Warren-Tricomi Salons. The trick? French braid your hair.
"Braid it just out of the shower, when hair is wet," he says. Then secure with an elastic like Vidal Sassoon No Crimper Elastics, $2.99. (Editor's tip: Do this at night and sleep on the braid. You'll wake up with a head full of voluminous waves.)
Once it dries, undo the braid and it'll be set with a natural bend and wave that lasts longer. Finger comb waves to loosen, then set with a light-hold hairspray (try Sebastian Shaper Zero G Featherweight Dry Finish Hairspray, $16.99).
Next: Straight Hair Option Two
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Straight Hair: Option Two, Step One
If you can't braid your own hair, pin curls are another great option. Waves will be loose and more subtle than those created by a braid. Start by sectioning hair into four quarters. Twist each quarter, then wrap it around your fingers to form a coil. Pin the coil on top of your head. Secure with a large bobby pin (try Scunci Salon Bobby Pins, $1.99) or duck bill clip.
Next: Straight Hair Option Two, Step Two
Straight Hair: Option Two, Step Two
Use a blow-dryer with a diffuser attachment like Conair Ion Shine Translucence Lightweight Ionic Styler, $25.99 to dry pin curls. Once curls are set, let hair loose, finger comb and set with a light-hold hairspray (like Sebastian Shaper Zero G Featherweight Dry Finish Hairspray,$16.99).
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Next: Wavy Hair Step One
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Wavy Hair: Step One
Your hair type is naturally perfect for this look, so all you need to do is use the right product to enhance your texture. Martinez recommends applying an anti-frizz cream containing silicone (like Frederic Fekkai Luscious Curls Cream, $19.50) while hair is still wet.
Next: Wavy Hair Step Two
Wavy Hair: Step Two
Encourage volume and more wave by blow-drying your hair with a diffuser attachment. (Try the T3 Bespoke Diffuser II, $30.) "[A diffuser] dries hair without directing too much heat at one particular area [and damaging it]," he says. "It also encourages natural movement to come out without becoming frizzy."
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Next: Curly Hair Step One
Curly Hair: Step One
Shampoo and condition with products that contain silicone (look for ingredients like dimethicone, found in Tresemme Smooth & Silky Shampoo and Conditioner, $4.49 each). Such products will weigh hair down and stretch out your curls, which is necessary for this look. Towel dry hair to remove excess water.
Next: Curly Hair Step Two
Curly Hair: Step Two
When hair is evenly damp, apply a styling cream like Redken Outshine 01 Anti-Frizz Polishing Milk, $14.99 at salons. "It contains silicone and shea butter, which is great for eliminating frizz on curly hair," Martinez says.
Next: Curly Hair Step Three
Curly Hair: Step Three
Pull hair in a high, tight ponytail right away (don't secure yet), then wind the ponytail into a bun. Secure with an elastic or duck bill clip and let hair dry that way for a few hours. Release hair and finger comb, stretching and loosening curls for a sexy effect. Spray a bit of light-hold hairspra
y (like Pantene Classic Touchable Hairspray, $4.99) to set.
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