Hairstyles How-To: Sexy Waves

Jennifer Aniston, Liv Tyler and Angelina Jolie wear them -- so can you

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 Image: Andrew Stiles 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 ). Find your hair type yet? Pick up more styling tips and inspiration with our celebrity beach-y hairstyles gallery . Otherwise, keep clicking. Next: Wavy Hair Step One Conair Ion Shine Translucence Lightweight Ionic Styler 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." Find your hair type yet? Pick up more styling tips and inspiration with our celebrity beach-y hairstyles gallery . Otherwise, keep clicking. 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. Pick up more styling tips and inspiration with our celebrity beach-y hairstyles gallery . Hot Hairstyle: Beach-y Waves The Best Products for Curly Hair Worst-Rated Hair Volumizers Subject Subject Subject Message Message Message http://www.google.com /content/package/c_sexy_waves_hairstyle/