Waves

Finger Waves

A sculpted vintage set lying flat to the skull, with glossy S-ridges pressed in horizontal rows across the head.

BeforeFinger Waves

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This render comes from the same edit instruction HairGlam uses for this look, applied to a studio portrait. In the app the style lands on your own photo instead.

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Nothing here stands away from the head. The wave is molded into wet hair with a comb and fingers, each ridge pushed against the next until the S runs in a continuous band from the part around to the ear, then dried hard so it sets solid. The finish is deliberately lacquered rather than soft. It shows every line of the skull and hairline, and it does not survive weather, sleep, or a hand run through it.

Suitsoval, square face shapes. Nothing stands away from the head, so the S ridge is the only shaping there is, laying a curve against a square jaw without adding any width at the cheek.
Hair typefine, medium density, straight, wavy. It molds most easily on fine to medium hair short enough to lie flat, while coarse or very thick hair resists being pressed against the scalp.
UpkeepThere is no low-effort version: the wave is remolded from wet at every wash with setting lotion and a drying net, and trims every six to eight weeks keep the outline sharp.
Ask forAsk for a chin-length or shorter shape with a defined side part, then say you want it molded in finger waves with setting lotion rather than iron-curled.

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Questions about Finger Waves

Who does the Finger Waves suit?

It works best on oval, square face shapes. Nothing stands away from the head, so the S ridge is the only shaping there is, laying a curve against a square jaw without adding any width at the cheek.

Does the Finger Waves work on my hair type?

Best on fine, medium density, straight, wavy hair. It molds most easily on fine to medium hair short enough to lie flat, while coarse or very thick hair resists being pressed against the scalp.

How much upkeep does a Finger Waves need?

There is no low-effort version: the wave is remolded from wet at every wash with setting lotion and a drying net, and trims every six to eight weeks keep the outline sharp.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for a chin-length or shorter shape with a defined side part, then say you want it molded in finger waves with setting lotion rather than iron-curled.

Can I try the Finger Waves on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the Finger Waves on a photo of your own face in a few seconds, so you can judge it against your face shape and hairline before you book. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.