Wondering how to style wavy hair? Do you wake up with a wild and untamed look that frightens small children, or worse yet, makes them laugh? Wondering how to keep your unruly natural waves slicked back or hanging loose while you get down and dirty? You can do it with these wave riding techniques and greaser grooming tips from Scumbassadors all over the world.
Men with naturally wavy hair face a thicket of volume that balding men envy. Wavy men's haircuts are all over the fashion mags, where one moment of picture perfect, humidity-controlled magic sets the standard for indoor fashionistas. To hell with that. Learn how to style wavy hair for men that ride rollers, drive hogs, or cruise T-top muscle cars from the experts in greaser madness.
How to Style Naturally Wavy Hair
This hair type has shafts which are not perfectly round, but may be oval in profile. That texture aligns across the strands to give your hair repeating waves of textured possibility. Wavy hair is accused of being unruly, but that's really a compliment in our book. When your independent rebel hair matches your attitude, some truly epic hair styles are possible.
Wavy hair dries out, tangles easily, and really turns up the volume. There are tricks to turning a morning caveman look into a slicked back hot rod mechanic or a classic rock legend. Tame the beast of humidity and ride out a rainstorm with the right haircut, the right hair product, and these hard driving styling tips from Reuzel.
The Basics of How to Style Wavy Hair
Get on board with your wavy hair type by mastering these basics. Forget what the straight-haired have to say, and tailor your routine to the rowdy hair you were meant to have.
- Wash with a moisturising shampoo built for daily use, to clear out accumulated styling product and pomade.
- Follow with a daily conditioner, because wavy hair dries out easily.
- Let it air dry wherever you can. Heat is where wavy hair loses its shape.
- Use barbershop quality hair products with the level of shine you actually want.
- Apply root to tip, and style with your fingers or a wide-toothed comb.
Short Wavy Hair
Looking to rock the casbah or the corner store? Short wavy haircuts encourage the texture and volume that comes naturally to wavy-haired rogues. Plenty of scumbags like it high and tight, and this hair type lets you get away with more length in a short style.
- After washing and conditioning, towel dry and leave the blow dryer alone.
- Work Grooming Tonic in from the roots to the tips, for a first layer of light hold.
- Run your fingers through gently as it dries, to encourage the natural wave.
- Want a sleek wet look? A small amount of a high shine product while the hair is still damp, combed through, with a side parting if you feel like it.
- Wait until it's fully dry to apply a low shine pomade with a comb for serious garage grease, or a matte clay with your fingers for a rebellious warrior look.
Medium Wavy Hair
Got a little more going on with the waves of grunge or cyberpunk? Medium length wavy hair has texture and personality to spare. Beat back the bushy side with responsible hair care and more of the good grease, for a swept back tsunami of style.
- Wash, condition, and towel dry gently. No rubbing.
- Work some tonic through while it's still wet and let it air dry.
- For styles like a medium wavy pompadour, a blow dryer on a low, cool setting is fine — comb up and back while you go.
- Steer clear of stiff products that break down in the first breeze.
- Use a generous amount of pomade to slick back or hold down a side part, showing off your waves with high sheen, traditional grease, or a gritty matte finish.
- Curls in the mix? Try Grooming Cream instead, to separate and define with a lighter hold.
- Either way, flexible products mean you can comb through with a wide-toothed comb for roadside maintenance.
Long Wavy Hair
What's the difference between a long, wavy, lustrous mane and a tangled mess at the end of a hard day's night? Not trying too hard. If you've got long wavy hair, all you need is the right haircut, a little product, and the nerve to carry it. Ask for a layered cut like Jagger, and let the wind and waves happen.
- You get a pass on the daily shampoo. Long hair wants washing two or three times a week. In between, rinse — or condition if it feels dry.
- Towel dry by compressing or squeezing gently. Never rub long hair into a frenzy.
- Apply Grooming Tonic or Surf Tonic Salt Spray for a light windblown hold and comb through with a wide-toothed comb. Keep that comb in your pocket for detangling and mid-day taming with a little water.
- Thick hair? Grooming Cream or Matte Styling Paste might be all you need. Apply to damp hair and let it dry in the breeze.
- Once it's dry, add a little more cream or paste to tame frizz and keep a flexible hold on your mane while you lead a Braveheart charge or cruise to the pier for a beer.
Catch That Wave and Hold on Tight
After working out how to style thick wavy hair, you can emerge from the cave and start turning heads across dark rooms. For most of these styles all you need is professional quality hair products from Reuzel to smooth, define, and rough up the texture. Rigid sprays and flaky gels won't ride out a day on the move, and they leave glued-in knots that crimp your ride.
Naturally wavy hair is an up and down battle until you find the right style and routine. Short marcelled wave or rough and ready layered cut, there's no substitute for flexible products that let your hair flow. If your waves lean closer to curls, our curly and wavy hair products are the next stop.
