The look features big, soft, sculpted waves with a side part and a show-stopping shine (the better to impress on the big screen too!). See how to get this undeniably beautiful, red carpet-worthy look in a few easy steps. Read on to discover how you can create old Hollywood waves in two ways:
Tutorial: Old Hollywood Waves
Ed’s note: For a lighter look for everyday, run fingers through the hair once again after brushing out your curls for a more tousled, casual-chic feel.
Easy Way to Create Hollywood Waves
Step 1: Start on clean, washed hair.p
Start off by washing your hair in preparation for a fresh and voluminous style. We love TRESemmé Volume Pro Pure Foam Shampoo and TRESemmé Pro Pure Light Moisture Conditioner. This shampoo is great because it gently removes impurities and adds a little extra bounce to your strands. This conditioner is great for many hair types because it can help add moisture and shine to your strands without weighing them down.
Step 2: Blow-dry your hair.
Part your hair to the side and then blow-dry with a round brush to create even more volume. Starting from the back of your head, position the hairbrush underneath the roots of each section of hair and place the blow-dryer, with concentration nozzle attached, at the top. Blow-dry your hair from the root-to-ends, continuing this process throughout your entire head. When you get to the front section of your hair, blow-dry in the direction you want your hair to fall. In this case, for the Hollywood look, blow-dry your hair up and away from the face.
Step 3: Create your curls.
Using a large curling iron, you’re now going to create loose and sexy curls. Section your hair starting from the back and clip away the rest of your hair. Place the curling iron to the mid-shaft of your section, then twirl your hair around the barrel. Hold for a few seconds then release. After each curl, pin curl the section. This will help set the curls. If you want a more wavy version of the curl, opt for a hair wand instead. Point the wand downward and wrap your hair around the barrel for a few seconds and release.
Step 4: Release pin curls.
After curling your entire head, remove your pin curls. Comb or brush through your hair to give it a fluffy and natural-looking finish. Lock your style in place with a lightweight hair spray, like Nexxus Styling Comb Thru Finishing Mist. We love this hair spray because it’s breathable and holds your style in place without making your hair feel stiff or crunchy. Pro tip: To get the most out of your look, pin curl your hair at night and sleep on a silk pillowcase, or with a satin bonnet. In the morning release your pin curls, massage hair at the roots to help revive volume. Smooth a hair serum onto your hair if you need any extra shine. If hair becomes greasy throughout the week, apply dry shampoo at your roots, massage it in then gently brush through the hair.
