Technical Sessions: Finger Waves

During this session with Lottie we looked at Finger waves. This was something I have always wanted to learn as I think it looks so technical especially used during a contemporary look. I could see this being used in a fashion sense and something I could possible use when creating one of my looks. 

This was something that I found quite hard though, who knew you needed finger muscles eh? Haha! It was definitely a tricky hairstyle for me to try but after I had got it once I knew it was just about applying pressure, not over thinking and practice. 

Product List:
Spray bottle with water 
Pin Tail comb
Paddle brush
Sectioning clips
Hair dryer
Hair Tong
Hairspray 
*PAITENCE*

We were asked to try three different styles, these were the 'S' wave, a normal historically correct finger wave and a finger wave created with a curling tong. 

To create the first type of finger wave which is called the 'S' wave you have to begin by wetting the hair a lot. The wetter the better. I learnt this soon as I wondered why I couldn't quite grasp the look. Lottie's advice was to basically have the hair dripping. You then have to take a section and pinch the fingers in place while brushing the hair to either the left or right (changing each direction as you move down the section). Pushing up as you pinch your fingers each time. Applying sectioning clips, really taking into consideration the direction of the wave. You want to make sure the waves are very prominent. The shorter the hair the better as you really need to be able to use the pressure of the fingers on the head as a help. You can use the help of a hair dryer or hood dryer to help dry this look. 

Overall I did struggle with this look and I know it should definitely be more prominent but for my first go I am proud as I know it is not an easy style to achieve. 

 The second of the looks was the softer finger wave, it was the same technique as the 'S' wave but just softer. Again I know I need to practice this look because it should be more prominent. Here are the pictures. 

The final of the finger waves was the softest of the waves and this was created with heat and not water and gel. Using the heated tongs you first curl a section into smaller sections into barrel curls and pin and cool. Once cooled remove the clips and brush out slightly and manipulate in to position. To clean up any messy ends wrap into a pin curl to finish. 

I feel like this was so helpful to learn as I don't think it is something you can learn unless shown first hand. I am happy with how my results came out and I know if I can practice more I will get it.