Effortless, undone waves have long been the signature style of the quintessential French girl. Capturing that effortless, carefree aesthetic can be tricky, but with the right techniques, you can achieve those coveted French girl hair waves at home. From heatless curling methods to salt sprays and air-drying, we’ll explore the secrets to nailing this iconic look.
Here are some tips for getting French girl-inspired hair waves:
- Use a curling iron or wand. Wrap 1-2 inch sections of hair around the barrel, leaving the ends out. Hold for 10-15 seconds, then release. Repeat all over your head.
- Try heatless curling methods. Braid your hair or use foam rollers or headbands overnight to create natural-looking waves.
- Embrace your natural texture. If you have wavy or curly hair, use a volumizing mousse and let your hair air dry to enhance your natural waves.
- Use a salt spray. Spritz a salt-infused spray all over damp hair and scrunch to create that effortless, beachy wave look.
- Sleep in braids. Braid your hair before bed and take them out in the morning for soft, natural-looking waves.
- Use a wave-enhancing product. Apply a wave-enhancing cream or serum to damp hair and let it air dry.
The key is to avoid over-styling for that undone, effortless French girl vibe. Focus on enhancing your natural texture rather than trying to create perfect, uniform waves.
