There are many different types of hair textures. From straight to coily, understanding your hair is important to get 360 waves. A person with 2a hair texture cant use the same methods or products as someone with 4c hair. Straighter hair wavers must understand they will wave at a longer length and should use curl enhancement products, whereas 4c wavers would get shorter length haircuts and use more pomade base products to ensure their hair lays down. Understanding your hair texture is important for understanding what type of results you can get during your 360 process. Continue reading →
360 waves: maintenance
This post will help wavers Maintain their waves. To me, each day, either you enhance or damage your waves. There is no getting waves and then stopping your brush sessions and expecting them to stay. In order to maintain your wave progress, you must stick to a good routine. In order to maintain, make sure you apply a durag whenever you are relaxing and sleeping. Also, those who play sports, co-washing, or washing your hair with conditioner will remove sweat, while preserving your waves.
Using water based moisturizers are important because it is healthier for your hair than using unnatural pomades. Moisturizer methods can be done about 2 times a week. Usually, this method is done at a longer length. This method is important because it add moisture to your hair without making it oily. Also it gives your hair more shine and depth. Continue reading →
360 waves for straight hair
Straight hair wavers must wave at a longer length. Coarse hair wavers can get waves at a 1 or less length. The straighter your hair, the longer it must be in order to curl up. I recommend straighter hair wavers get a 3 or 4 length with the grain and start at that length to wolf. Make sure you use a curl enhancer to increase your curl pattern and make sure you apply your durag every night. At a longer length, make sure you are brushing with a hard brush and use a comb to create your patter.
Other straight hair wave tips can be seen:
360 Waves: brush Sessions
Brush sessions are the most important part of getting 360 waves. Consistently brushing your hair speeds up the 360 wave process and gives the best results. Depending on your hair length, use an appropriate brush to do your brush sessions. Each session should be about 10 minutes and should be done 2 or more times a day. Doing this ensures your pattern will be locked in. Continue to use the correct angles will ensure you will get progress. Brushing takes dedication and consistency. After each brush session, make sure to apply your durag to seal in your progress. Using a medium brush will give you overall good progress. Soft brushes are used for laying your hair down, but do not get to the roots. Hard brushes are too rough for shorter hair lengths. In order to use a hard brush, make sure you are at at least a 3 length.
here are more tips and an example of a good brush session:
The Best Brushes For 360 Waves + How To Use Them
Getting 360 waves is about brushing more than anything else. Wave products and compression are also essential but the most important step is brushing.
The process of waving is apply product, brush-brush-brush, maybe more product, wear a durag, and repeat.
Keep reading for the brush pattern that forms 360 waves, what type of brush to use, and our top picks. Keep reading for how compression from a wave cap or durag is the final step in wolfing waves.
How To Brush Hair For 360 Waves
The brush pattern for 360 waves is similar to the arms on a clock. Beginning at the crown, brush hair forward towards the forehead. Then, starting at the crown again, brush at an angle towards 3 o’clock or 9 o’clock the direction doesn’t matter. Continue around the head until you get back to the beginning.
Then do it again. Repeat between five and fifteen more times. The more you brush, the faster waves will develop so get in the habit of brushing all the time – in the shower, while watching TV, anytime you’re sitting around. Some wave brushes even have a cover so you can brush on the go.
Types Of Wave Brushes
Some brushes are marketed for waves but all you need is a boar bristle brush. Boar bristles are excellent at distributing hair oils to naturally condition hair. This also makes them good for working product or conditioner throughout hair. Boar bristles are also the best for comfortably brushing the scalp to remove dirt, oil, and dead skin cells.
Boar bristle and wave brushes can have soft, medium, or hard bristles. The soft brush is essential for wolfing from start to finish. Whether you need a medium, hard, or medium-hard brush depends on how thick and coarse hair is.
Start waving with a soft brush. As hair gets longer and waves get deeper, a brush will feel softer. When that happens, it’s time to move on to a harder brush with more rigid and dense bristles that have enough tension pull longer hair into a wave pattern.
Wave brushes are available with a handle or military brushes that fit in the palm. That’s just a preference. You’re going to spend a lot of time brushing so find a style that feels comfortable.
If you already have a boar bristle brush, you don’t need to get a new one for waving.
