Finger Waves: An Old School Classic Hair Style That's Making a Return to the Spotlight

Finger waves are back. The style, which is achieved by setting the hair into waves by hand, initially gained popularity in the 20s and 30s is now making it’s way back to the mainstream.
In the past few months, the style has resurfaced on the red carpet as celebs such as Zendaya and Ciara both haave been spotted rocking the style.

Zendaya 2015 Kids Choice Awards
Zendaya 2015 Kids Choice Awards

This past week alone, the style has popped up on three more famous faces.
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Justine Skye May 19, 2016

A few days ago, star of BET’s reality show, The Westbrooks, India Love shared a photo of her new cropped coif. Love was known for rocking long tresses but took a trip down memory lane when she debuted old school finger waves.
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India Love May 2016

The other day Kaerruche showed off her platinum blonde finger waves.
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Karrueche May 2016

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…and if you’re wondering if Finger Waves can be done on natural hair? Look no further than this tutorial

Would you rock finger waves?

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4 Responses

  1. Yes,i’m a cancer survivor. And my hair is short,finger waves would be the ideal style for me. Could you post more ways to do short hair.

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