Ultra-long mermaid waves will forever be a vibe, but in 2022, they are set to be replaced by their cool new sister. Scandi waves just entered the chat, and they’re going to reign supreme for the last quarter of the year. Our fave girl crushes – from Kim K to Zendaya and Hailey Bieber have given the trend their stamp of approval. And, the beach-friendly hairstyle isn’t just for the beach, but it has also made its way onto the red carpet and into everyday city life. Just ask Kendall, who sported Scandi waves (effortlessly) at the Coachella Music Festival 2022.
If you haven’t seen this celeb-loved hairdo, let us tell you, it is exactly what you’d expect. Think loosely defined curls of mermaid waves, but with a hint of structure, and the waves are formed closer. The hairstyle radiates Y2K energy and has boho-chic written all over it. We love the fact that the hairdo is easy enough to DIY at home, and you can ape the killa’ hairdo sans a heat styler. Here’s everything you need to know.
How To Get Scandi Waves Without Heat
One of the best things about Scandi waves is that you can ape this seriously dope hairdo without heat styling. Chris Appleton, the hairstylist responsible for the tousled tresses of JLo, Dua Lipa, And Kim K took to Instagram to share his go-to technique to create the look. If you’re blessed with Rapunzel-length tresses, you can section your hair into a middle parting. Then, while keeping the roots flat, braid the hair into two low braids on each side. You can even go to sleep with the two sections braided. Alternatively, you can go over dry strands and use a flat iron to create the perfectly lived-in, on-trend waves. With this hairdo, it’s better to keep the roots flat so there’s not a lot of volume there. This way the beautiful undone texture at the ends gets enhanced. If you wish to take this style up a notch, add a high gloss finish to the mix, which is another huge trend rn.
How To Achieve Scandi Waves With Heat
The easiest way to achieve Scandi waves is by using a waver. This tool will help you create those envy-inducing bends for Scandi waves. It goes without saying that you’ll need to prep and protect your locks before you go ahead with heat-styling tools. The waver is super easy-to-use and requires zero skill to ape the perfect Scandi wave. All you need to do is divide your hair into sections. These sections can be one inch deep and two inches wide. Use the tool on each section, hold for a few sections and move down the length for well-defined twists. If you don’t wanna splurge on a new tool, you can use your hair straightener to nail those celeb-esque waves.
Tips To Make Scandi Waves Work For You
It’s all about where the wave starts from and where the curls and bends sit. But the hairdo works for any length of hair. If you have longer hair, start near the top or crown of the hair and work your way down, creating larger waves throughout. With shorter locks, we would recommend starting at the eye line or lower to create texture in the bottom lengths and layers of the hair, rather than creating too much body at the top. Also, avoid clamping the tool at the same height on each section of the hair. Make sure the bends start and finish at different points, so you don’t create one large bend in the hair. As with most undone waves, the messier, the better. To finish the look, apply a texture spray from mid-lengths to ends to add definition, body, and movement. And voila, a hairdo fit for the beach – or your upcoming weekend getaway!
Vacation vibe coming in hot!
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