How To Get Waves In South Africa

Waves are a popular hairstyle that makes your curls look like a ripple on your head. While the hairstyle works best for curly hair, you can train waves no matter what texture your hair is. Waves require a lot of time, effort, and product, but you’ll be able to rock a unique hairstyle within a couple months!

Starting Your Waves

1Get a haircut so your hair is ³⁄₄ in (1.9 cm) long. Visit your local barber to get your entire head trimmed. Waves need to be trained while they’re short to get the rippled effect in the end. Make sure they don’t cut your hair any shorter or longer, or else the process may be more difficult.

You can get your hair faded in the back or near your sideburns if you want, but waves will not form there.

2Wash your hair. Work shampoo into a lather in your hair to clean and moisturize it. Use warm water in your shower to soften your hair. Rinse out the shampoo and pat your hair dry until it’s damp, but not dripping water.

Get a shampoo made for waves if you can find one. Otherwise, you can use regular shampoo.

3Work a coin-sized amount of conditioner or pomade into your hair. Work the pomade or conditioner in your hands to warm it up before applying it to your hair. Spread the product evenly through your hair, working it down towards your scalp. This helps keeps your hair moisturized.

Don’t rinse out leave-in conditioner if you use it.

Find a product meant for forming waves on your head, such as wave grease.

4Use a boar-bristle brush to comb your hair towards the ground. Brushing flattens your curls against your head to form a ripple effect. Comb the front of your hair forward towards your face. Brush the back and sides of your hair downwards with a stiff-bristled brush. Follow the direction that your hair naturally grows for the best results. Keep brushing your hair for at least 15 minutes to set your hair.

Some brushes are made specifically for starting waves in your hair. Look at your local barbershop or online to purchase one.

Tip: Separate your hair into 4 quadrants formed by the corners of your forehead and the spot right behind your ears. This will help you picture which direction you need to brush your hair.

5Wear a do-rag for at least 30 minutes after you brush. Put on the do-rag and wrap the ties behind your head. Bring the ties back around front to tighten your do-rag before tying a knot in the back. Keep your do-rag on to keep your waves in place.

Do-rags can be purchased in department stores or online.You can also wear a tight-fitting stocking cap or scarf if you don’t have a do-rag.

Training Your Hair

1Brush your waves in 4 15-minute sessions every day. Split your brushing sessions throughout the day to constantly train your waves. Do at least 1 session in the morning and 1 at night before you go to bed. Make sure to use a moisturizing product, such as conditioner or shea oil, every time you brush to keep your hair soft.
- Remember to put on your do-rag for 30 minutes after each brushing session.
- Brushing your hair more throughout the day will help your waves develop faster.

What are the requirements to get waves?

Preparing your hair is crucial if you want to get the best results, so make sure to take care of the following steps before you start.

Address Any Issues With Your Scalp.
Get A Haircut
Be Ready To Commit
Use A Wave Shampoo.
Brush Your Hair.
Moisturize.
Put On A Durag.
Keep Brushing.