How To Master The Water Waves Hair Trend - Bangstyle

It seems as though everyone is ready to let loose and get back to styling this season. With countless new trends from the bixie to the boy bob and expensive brunette taking the internet by storm, it was only natural that we would see new style trends make it onto the scene. The latest look? Water waves!

How the trend started:

There has been an obsession with waves since the early noughties, with them taking on a new form or technique over the seasons. Progressing from beach wave to mermaid wave, water waves take on a similar feel but require even less effort.

What are water waves:

Water waves are even less defined than beachy or mermaid waves. The ideal is to recreate a salt kissed style that looks as those you just emerged from the ocean. They have more of an “I woke up like this finish” and in some cases, to get the look — a slept on style is exactly what you need.

Tips to get the look:

Depending on hair type and texture, there are a few ways to get the water wave look.

Braid hair while damp and once hair is dry run a flat iron over braids to lock the look into place.

On smooth hair, use a flat iron in a positive-negative pulse to create the bends within each section.

On dry hair, twist hair and run a flat iron over each section to lock an undone twist into the hair.

Why you’ll love it:

The ideal style for summer, water waves are casually chic but also on-trend for a more glam vibe. They allow hair to look done without appearing overly perfect, pair well with any outfit, and can be tailored to frame your face while also showing off the depths and highlights of your hair color. With a few different ways to get the look, you don’t have to worry about your skill level in achieving the coveted style.