Waves (hairstyle)

360 wave process hair waves

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

The hairstyle is achieved with a short-cropped haircut on top and frequent brushing and/or combing of the curls (which trains the curls to flatten out), as well as wearing a silky durag or a wave cap to add extra strength to flatten longer hair types.[1] Wave pomades and moisturizers can help hold the hair in place while preventing the hair from getting too dry.[2][3][4] A durag is worn to preserve moisture while compressing the hair and holding it in place to create the desired waves.[5][6][7]

In the early 20th century, as many African-American men sought to style their hair with texture-altering products, "pomade hair moisturizer" waves became a popular hairstyle. Men produced waves by washing and brushing their hair then putting on their durags right after putting on their choice of moisturizer.[8]

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  4. ^ Garcia, Sandra E. (2018-05-14). "The Durag, Explained". The New York Times. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
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  8. ^ 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.