How to make messy waves on medium hair

Who is the hairstyle suitable for?

Messy curls look great on many women, which is what makes them a popular hairstyle for several seasons in a row. Beauty industry experts say that curls are suitable for absolutely everyone, the whole question is that they are different.

When choosing curls, it is recommended to take into account the following appearance features:

1. Face shape. Messy curls are suitable for absolutely any face shape, both round and oval;
2. Facial features. Large parts of the face (nose, lips, eyes) are a sign that the curls should be placed towards the face. If the facial features are expressionless, then they should be directed in the opposite direction, away from the face. Due to this, the cheekbones will open slightly and the face will become more expressive;
3. Neck length. The long neck makes it possible to successfully select any curls. A short neck does not allow the use of short curls; only large curls are suitable for it.
4. Hair length. Messy curls look good on short, medium and long hair. But each length requires a special approach to installation.

Important! The only case in which it is better not to do curls is split ends. Ungroomed hair must first be put in order, and then you can experiment with hairstyles. In all other cases, natural curls will add sexuality, tenderness and uniqueness to the female image.

How to do it with a curling iron

A curling iron is probably the easiest and fastest way to tidy up your hair and easily create a chic Hollywood hairstyle.

What you will need:

• Hair dryer.
• Curling iron. The diameter of the rod should be 25 mm.
• Special clips or invisible ones.
• Low hold varnish.

Instructions:

• Apply heat protectant to dry hair.
• Heat the curling iron to 120-160 degrees.
• Part your hair to the side.
• Separate one strand from the edge of your forehead - it should be about three fingers wide. Twist this strand into a loose strand so that the hair does not fall apart when twisted.
• Wind the tourniquet onto the curling iron, direction away from the face. Here's how to properly curl your hair with a curling iron to get the best result. is discussed in detail in this article.

Video of Hollywood curls using a curling iron:

Do not use a curling iron clamp to fix strands - as this can lead to hair creases and unsightly marks. It's better to hold the strands with your finger.

Each strand should be treated for 20 seconds. After the allotted time, remove the strand from the curling iron. To prevent the curl from falling apart prematurely, secure it carefully with a clip or bobby pin so that it cools. But again, try not to let the bobby pin or clip leave any creases in the strands. Do the same with all the rest of your hair. Make sure that the position of the curling iron shaft is parallel to the parting - it is by following this rule that you get perfect Hollywood curls. After the entire head is processed and all the curls have cooled, remove the clips with which you fixed them.

Do this carefully so as not to damage your hair. If you want, you can form bangs - also in the form of an elegant curl or wave. Gently comb your hair with a wide-tooth comb.

The result is soft, large waves that fall beautifully onto your shoulders. By the way, curling long hair with a curling iron will be similar.

To summarize: this device is an excellent solution for those who do not have the opportunity to spend a lot of time on styling. The curling iron is easy to use - you don't need any special skills to get gorgeous curls.

detailed instructions

You can do your hair at home; no special equipment is required. There are several different installation options, and which one to choose depends rather on the possibilities. In addition, every woman knows what is best for her type.

So, the most popular items for creating messy curls are a hair dryer with a diffuser, bobby pins and a hair straightener.

Using a hair dryer with diffuser

To create most hairstyles, a hairdryer is used, which in addition to drying it helps style the hair.

To create messy curls, beauty salons often use a hairdryer with a diffuser, but many have learned to use this method at home.

A diffuser is a special attachment for a hair dryer, shaped like a disk with “fingers” that curl the hair. Its use has a beneficial effect on the condition of the hair, as it is less damaged than when drying it with a hairdryer. Diffuser curling is suitable for medium to long lengths.

So, to create messy curls using a hair dryer with a diffuser, you will also need a styling product - mousse or gel, as well as hairspray.

Installation steps:

1. First of all, you need to wash your hair in the usual way using shampoo and then conditioner.
2. Then we wipe our hair with a towel so that water does not drain from it. We try not to “twist” the hair too much, so as not to injure it. It's better to wait 5-10 minutes for them to dry on their own rather than squeezing them too hard.
3. Apply styling product, distributing it evenly over the entire length.
4. Let's start the curling process. Tilt your head to the side and position the hair dryer with the nozzle so that the angle is 90 degrees. We bring the hair dryer to the head so that the hair wraps around the “fingers” of the diffuser. We walk along the entire length.
5. When the hair becomes almost dry, apply a little more styling product and repeat the curling procedure, going over the entire length again.
6. We style the curls with our hands, giving the hairstyle the desired shape and spray with hairspray.

With the help of invisible

When it is not possible to use a hairdryer, you can create messy curls using available products. Many people successfully use invisible ones.

The advantage of creating messy curls with this method is that you can adjust the size of the curls and get an elegant style without special equipment.

Installation steps:

1. We wash our hair with shampoo, then apply conditioner or conditioner.
2. We wipe our hair with a towel or wait a little so that it dries and no water drips from it. Some people do not wash their hair, but simply sprinkle dry hair with water to make it damp. You can experiment and try both options.
3. We divide the hair into three large strands: the left part, the right and at the back of the head. We secure each section with a hair clip, and leave the one we will start working with.
4. Separate the strand, choosing its size yourself. For small curls, you need to take a thin strand and vice versa.
5. We wind the strand around your finger, carefully pull it out, the tip should remain inside. Gently twist the strand towards the roots of the head and secure it with two bobby pins, securing it in the shape of a cross.
6. We wait until the hair is dry and remove the bobby pins.

Advice. To keep your hair curly, simply comb it with your hands. Combing them with a comb will make them wavy and full.

It may seem that it is not so easy to wrap curls around your finger and fix them, but a few practices will allow you to get used to it.

Curls for long hair: how to choose your option

Perhaps curls for long hair are one of the fastest ways to look solemn or romantic. Also, neat curls are suitable as an office hairstyle or styling for an interview. True, there are so many options that it makes it difficult to choose. Try choosing your curl type based on your hair type and face shape.

Curls can complement your look very beautifully. Credit: All Things Hair

Which curls to choose

Large curls on long hair are quickly straightened. They will stick best to porous hair, which retains its shape better. Voluminous curls also successfully frame a wide face.

Curls can be either messy or very stylish. Credit: All Things Hair

Editor's tip: To maintain volume throughout the day, don't forget to use foam or mousse. For example, try Toni&Guy's “Effective Volume from the Roots” Volume Plumping Mousse. Apply the product to towel-dried strands, distribute over the entire length and proceed to curling. The product will help you achieve truly voluminous curls without the sticky effect.

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Hair mousse “Effective volume from the roots” Toni&Guy Volume Plumping Mousse

• For long thin hair, tousled curls or small curls are suitable. Thanks to this curling, the strands will look thicker and more voluminous.
• An elegant Hollywood wave is suitable for long-haired girls with an oval face and regular facial features. Those with a large forehead or large nose should do this style with a side parting.
• Small, elastic curls are absolutely not suitable for short girls and those with petite facial features. To avoid looking like a cartoon character, choose soft flowing curls or simply curl the ends of your long hair.
• If you want to visually soften your facial features, choose a diffuser style or style your long hair with braids or soft curlers.
• Long curls with a “wet” effect will look great on dark and manageable hair.

Curls for long hair without a curling iron

If you don't have curling irons, curling irons or curlers, this option is for you. To get soft, airy curls with loose, barely noticeable curls, use a hairdryer and a round comb. We can safely say that such curls will suit everyone without exception, because they look very natural.

See how to create such beautiful curls for long hair on our YouTube channel All Things Hair Russia.

Editor's tip: Since soft curls run the risk of unraveling quickly, it's a good idea to secure your style with hairspray. For example, a reliable option would be the “Extrafixation” varnish from the Clean Line brand.

Fixation

Large curls for long hair using an iron

Large curls for long hair are sometimes called “doll curls.” Laying is done using tongs. To make your curls look natural, be sure to comb them after curling. And to keep your strands healthy, don’t forget about thermal protection.

Editor's tip: For example, TRESemmé Diamond Strength Cream Primer makes a great base for heat styling. Moreover, the product will eliminate frizz from your hair and moisturize it along its entire length.

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Messy curls for long hair

Even light curls for long hair will make your look much more elegant and stylish. Credit: All Things Hair

Perhaps this is one of the most popular modern styling. Carelessness makes the styling less formal, which means that such curls for long hair are suitable for any occasion. By the way, in the video instructions you will also see how to make rope curls, flat curls and S-shaped curls. To learn how to make messy curls for long hair, watch the last instruction (number 4).

What to choose

Perhaps the most modern and simplest method is the method of creating careless natural curls using a straightening iron. Its advantage is that it:

• takes little time;
• suitable for hair of any length;
• The curling technique is very simple.

If you follow the rules of thermal hair protection, the curl created by the iron will look fresh and natural, and your hair will remain healthy. In cases where it is not possible to use electrical appliances, the method of creating careless curls with invisible hair comes to the rescue. Due to practicality, this option is also popular.

Popular options for long-term hair curling:

Video. Textured surfer's girlfriend curls. Laying on a bob using an iron

This slightly careless hairstyle is typical for many residents of beach Miami, whom we watch in colorful films and TV series.

Beautiful curls can be seen not only on the coast, but also among celebrities in Hollywood. Famous actresses know a lot about fashion, so the popularity of this hairstyle among show business stars is absolutely natural.

In this article we will show examples of hairstyles with curls, using the Oribe brand as an example, we will tell you what products are needed to create them.

What styling products are best to use to create beach waves on your hair?

Mousse

A suitable option for any hair, and the length and structure are absolutely not important. The product can be applied to both wet and dry hair.

Oribe Moisture & Control Curl Shaping Mousse

It is important to know that the more mousse you apply to future curls, the stronger the styling will be fixed.

However, have a sense of proportion - the amount of mousse should in any case be less than the volume of a tennis ball. Otherwise, your hair will look dirty and dull.

Please note that Jennifer Lawrence's hairstyle with beach curls is perfect for any special event.

Foam

Shu Uemura Art of Hair Ample Angora Volumizing Foam

• In addition to fixation, it gives the hair the necessary volume, so this product is an ideal option for ladies with thin hair.
• Apply the foam to damp hair using a wide-toothed comb, and when finished, dry with a hairdryer.
• The recommended volume of foam applied should not exceed the size of a chicken egg.

Aerosol and gel sprays

These styling products appeared on store shelves relatively recently.

Dikson Twist It Control Spray 7 Modeling gel spray for creating creative hairstyles

The advantage of gels is that they create volume, perfectly fix the hairstyle and at the same time do not spoil the hairstyle at all if you need to comb it. Apply the product only to dry hair and distribute along the length with a thick brush.

Charlize Theron also often styles her short hair with textured waves.

Varnish

A product for final fixation of already shaped curls.

Oribe Brilliance & Shine Apres Beach Wave and Shine Spray. Texturizing spray for a beachy hair effect

You can adjust the degree of fixation by using more or less varnish.

Important nuance! You need to apply the hairspray from a sufficient distance so that only a small amount of the product gets on your hair, then it will remain soft.

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Messy curls are a very popular hairstyle, but they are not for everyone.

• It looks best on women under 30 years of age. In the images of older women, the carelessness of such styling may look inappropriate.
• The texture of such a hairstyle is most noticeable on hair whose color is not very dark. You can successfully see the texture on light brown or chestnut strands. Therefore, the maximum that black hair will gain in such a hairstyle is volume.
• It’s also good if the hairstyle is in harmony with the image. Messy curls look quite natural and harmonize with many styles. They can be present either in a romantic look or in combination with grunge style clothes and accessories. It is only important to regulate the degree of negligence.
• Such styling is not suitable for working hours, especially in offices where a certain dress code is provided, and in areas of activity where loose strands are unacceptable. It’s better to decorate your everyday look with this style or, if you have the right accessories, even use it for an evening out.
• Chubby ladies should pay attention to such hairstyles, since due to their volume they can distract attention from the cheeks and even hide them if they have the required hair thickness.
• Also, girls with small facial features should not use this option.

Messy curls will visually make your eyes and lips more expressive.

Hollywood curls with a hairdryer

If you want to get a natural hairstyle, we suggest considering another very simple styling method.
Wash your hair thoroughly and towel dry it until it is slightly damp. Apply hair foam and distribute over the entire length

It is important not to overdo it with the product so that your hair does not appear dirty. Fluff your hair a little with your hands to create a messy look. Apply the hairdryer to the strands with a special diffuser attachment.

The result will be Hollywood wavy strands with a slightly disheveled effect; this hairstyle will fit perfectly into a casual look.

A regular hairdryer will not work for this style; you need a special diffuser attachment. Its main advantage is the large number of holes from which air comes out. As a result, the hair is filled with the necessary volume in certain places, which cannot be said when styling with a regular hairdryer.

Methods

There are many ways to create messy waves at home. All these methods can be divided into two types: thermal and non-thermal. The first type involves exposing the hair to high temperatures using various devices to create curls. The advantage of this method is that the curling process takes less time, but its disadvantage is the negative effect of temperature on the strands. If you often resort to this method of creating sloppy curls, then over time the hair structure becomes thinner, the strands become brittle and split.

The second method is good because it is more gentle on the hair and can be used more often than the first. It is presented not only in the form of using curlers, but also many other life hacks that allow you to achieve curls of various shapes. The downside of this styling option is that it is time-consuming, especially when it comes to long hair.

To create curls using curlers, you must first wash your hair and also lightly dry it so that it remains slightly damp. If you want to make large curls, the diameter of the curler should be at least 3 centimeters.

Then you should separate strands that do not exceed the width of the curlers, apply a styling product to them, such as foam or mousse, and wrap each strand around the curler from the tips to the roots. When the curled strands are completely dry, you can remove the curlers, lightly beat your hair with your hands and record the result.

To make your curls look careless, rather than doll-like, you can separate the strands with your fingers and even shake your head a couple of times to make the result look more natural.

Please note that the length of hair styled in this way will decrease, especially if you fix the curlers at the very root. Based on the desired result, as well as the original length of the hair, place the curlers at a suitable distance from the roots. Often, the root zone or hair in the crown area is simply lifted with a hairdryer, and the curls start lower, so as not to greatly sacrifice the length of the hair.

A very simple option for creating careless curls without compromising the length of the strands is to use a hair dryer with a diffuser - a special attachment with which you can influence the volume and structure of the hair during the drying process. Before carrying out this procedure, the hair should be slightly dried naturally. Next, they should be treated with a fixing agent, starting from the roots and along the entire length, and combed using a wide-toothed comb.

Next, tilt your head down a little and start drying your hair with a hairdryer with a diffuser. Particular attention should be paid to the root areas on the crown, as well as the facial area. Next, moving the diffuser along the entire length, you will create a slight negligence. This method is most convenient for not very thick shoulder-length hair or short strands.

But if your curls are not heavy, then using a diffuser you can transform medium hair.

Follow non-thermal methods to create light, careless waves; long-haired young ladies should try a bun. When your clean hair is dry, you need to comb it thoroughly and then collect it in one or more buns at the back of your head. The strands near the neck and those that frame the face need to be released and, twisted separately, secured with hairpins. After a few hours of undoing the bun, you will see waves that look quite natural, and you can add negligence to them by lightly fluffing your hair with your fingers.

Casual hairstyles for long and medium hair - photos

Beautiful hairstyles in a casual style have gained popularity not only due to the fact that you can easily create them yourself without leaving home, but also due to their versatility, practicality, and originality.

In order to get into the fashion mainstream, you don’t have to spend several hours in front of the mirror. You just need to casually style your favorite hairstyle.

Messy bun

A casually collected hairstyle suggests that a strong structure will be fixed closer to the crown. This is a completely different way to present a practical styling that is known to everyone and is still popular. This updo hairstyle is perfect for a casual look. To create this you will need bobby pins, a hair tie and styling products.

A small amount of foam is applied along the entire length of the curls to make them easier to style. Twist the strands into a loose, loose bun and secure the tip with bobby pins. You can complement the desired effect of carelessness in your hair by releasing a few strands from the collected bun.

You can create a messy bun using only the hair at the top of your head.

It is also very easy to style a messy hairstyle in the form of a low bun. There are a lot of options for such styling.

Messy curls

Evening hairstyles can also be done in a casual style. If the curls are healthy and well-groomed, then they can be left loose. Styling mousse is first applied to them and evenly distributed along the entire length. Natural waves are created using light curling with an iron or curling iron.

The powder gives the effect of root volume for not very thick hair. It is advisable to fix the resulting result with varnish or fixing spray. Such simple, slightly careless hairstyles are suitable not only for parties, but also for every day.

Messy ponytail

One of the universal options for a casual hairstyle, which you can easily do with your own hands, is a ponytail. There are many options that allow you to create a stylish look for both medium and long hair.

There can be a lot of ideas for implementation and they depend not only on the length of the haircut, but also on its shape, as well as the thickness of the hair. The simplest version of a hairstyle in the form of a careless ponytail is performed as follows:

1. Styling foam is applied to the curls along the entire length to give them a little discipline.
2. A low ponytail is formed at the back of the head and secured with a tight elastic band.
3. The lower curls are slightly curled using a curling iron or iron.
4. To achieve a casual effect and increase volume, several top strands are released.
5. The hairstyle is fixed with spray or hairspray.

Messy braids

This hairstyle is preferred by stylish high school girls who want to make their look original and modern. Don't braid your hair too tightly.

For a braided hairstyle to have the intended casual chic, the strands must be loose. To facilitate the weaving process, you can apply a little foam to the curls. The finished hairstyle is lightly sprayed with hairspray.

How to fix the styling?

In order for the effect of careless waves to last on your hair as long as possible, you need to take care in advance about what means you can use to fix your hairstyle. The most popular strand-holding products include the following.

• Hairspray, with which the strands are less deformed. The product can be of varying degrees of fixation, making hair resistant to weather influences. Having chosen the appropriate product, you need to lightly spray it onto your curls. If there is too much varnish, then careless waves will not look so natural.

• Before you start creating your hairstyle, you can use foam . It is usually applied before blow-drying. This product helps the hair take the desired shape and maintain it for some time. It is important not to overload your curls with foam; the amount should be taken in accordance with the thickness and length of the hair.

• acts as an alternative means of fixation . It, unlike foam, can be presented in the form of a spray, cream or light-textured foam. It should be applied to the root zone in order to create a voluminous effect, as well as to the ends before starting to create your hairstyle.

Adviсe

It is important to remember that the use of any product, device or accessory to create curls requires proper use. Only in this case you get an excellent result. To avoid mistakes in the process of creating curls on your head, listen to the following recommendations.

• If you use thermal curlers, your hair should not be wet, as is the case with conventional curlers, but completely dry.
• Before styling, do not overload the strands with foam. Otherwise, you will get the opposite effect: your curls will get heavier and quickly lose their appearance.
• You should not dry the strands collected in curlers with a hairdryer, otherwise the result will be less lasting.
• If you want to create root volume, then you need to lift and curl the curls in a horizontal direction.
• Pay attention to the proportion of hair density and thickness of strands when curling. The longer and thicker your hairstyle, the thinner the strands you need to use when creating a casual hairstyle with waves.
• You should not sleep in curlers all night as this can cause severe discomfort. In most cases, a couple of hours is enough for your hair to become curly.
• When drying with a diffuser, it is better to use styling mousse applied to damp strands. You need to lay them down with your head down.

How long does the beautiful effect last?

Depends on:

• Hair flexibility.
• Compliance with the technology of creating curls.
• The fixing qualities of hair-fixing preparations and moderation in their use.
• Air humidity.

It’s easy to create beautiful curls at home if your hair is clean and sufficiently dried, and you have products on hand to secure your hairstyle. The fastest way to achieve wavy hair is with a curling iron, but even without it, each of the ladies will be able to turn into the “sister” of Curly Sue.