Waves (hairstyle)

Waves are a hairstyle for curly hair in which the curls are brushed and/or combing and flattened out, creating a ripple-like pattern.

The hairstyle begins with a short-cropped haircut and frequent brushing and/or combing of the curls, which trains the curls to flatten out. Pomades and moisturizers can help hold the hair in place while preventing the hair from getting too dry.[1][2] A do-rag is worn to preserve moisture while compressing the hair and holding it in place, particularly when sleeping.[3]

In the early 20th century, as many African-American men sought to style their hair with texture-altering products, "cold soap" waves became a popular hairstyle. Men produced waves by washing their hair with soap but not rinsing all of it out before putting on their do-rags.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Gibbson, Alexander-Julian (2018-05-25). "How to Get Waves". GQ. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
  2. ↑ Garcia, Sandra E. (2018-05-14). "The Durag, Explained". The New York Times. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
  3. ↑ Dawson, Lamar (2018-04-06). "How to Tie a Durag, According to A$AP Ferg". GQ. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
  4. ↑ Byrd, Ayana D.; Tharps, Lori L. (2014). Hair Story: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America (2 ed.). New York: St. Martin's Press. p. 29. ISBN 9781466872103.
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