Achieving natural waves without damaging your hair might seem complicated, but fortunately with the right tricks, some styling techniques and a little patience it will become easy to show off a natural wavy look without compromising the health of your hair, and without using heat!
So how do you get natural waves without having to resort to straighteners and irons that damage your hair? The answer is really simple!
The real secrets to achieving wavy hair that looks natural and retains definition even in the days following the wash day are two: a gentle approach and constant care. Through these two elements it is possible to start getting to know one’s own hair (every hair is unique and so are its needs) in order to make the most of it.
Knowing your hair’s needs in this way also makes it easy to choose the right products. Yes, the products you choose can make all the difference.
Choosing products for wavy hair
Whether restructuring, moisturising or nourishing, it is advisable to choose products specially formulated for wavy hair. This is for one simple reason: wavy hair has different needs than straight or much curlier hair.
Compared to straight hair, in fact, they are more prone to dehydration, which is why hydration and nutrition are the key to preserving the health of the hair and having healthy, beautiful waves.
On the other hand, much curlier hair (types 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B and 4C) requires products that can give definition but are also light so as not to weigh down the wavy look.
So in summary, starting from the washing phase, it is a good idea to favour shampoo and conditioner that are moisturising, preferably without sulphates and parabens, that can nourish the hair without weighing it down and keep it soft and supple. Depending on your needs, it may also be useful to treat yourself to extra pampering with a nourishing mask.
Lightweight styling products
After the washing phase, the styling phase is equally important. Again, to achieve defined, light waves, the ideal is to choose styling products for wavy hair that help define the waves without weighing them down, such as Just Waves spray.
Once the most suitable styling product has been applied (with the hair wet, almost dripping), it is time to move on to heat-free styling methods and techniques to avoid damaging the hair in the long run.

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Who said that to get perfect waves you have to subject your hair to high temperatures, with irons or straighteners? There are numerous natural methods for creating soft, defined waves without damaging the health of your hair! Let’s take a look at the most effective ones together.
Plopping
Plopping is one of the most widely used methods: after washing the hair and applying a light styling product, the hair is wrapped in a microfibre towel and left to dry.
This method not only helps to define waves but also reduces frizz, giving a natural, well-defined look.
Curlers
The use of curlers is a great classic and an excellent method for achieving waves without heat. Simply roll sections of hair around them and let the hair air-dry. It is ideal for creating more defined and voluminous waves.
Braids
Another popular method for creating waves without heat is to braid your hair by making two or more braids, depending on the definition you want. Once the braids are loose, use your fingers to open up the ringlets to reveal soft, natural waves.
Finally, let us look at styling techniques before analysing some of the mistakes to avoid when you want to keep your hair not only defined, but also healthy and shiny.
Scrunching
Scrunching is very important to define natural waves in wavy hair. After applying the styling product, you ‘scrunch’ the hair by lifting it upwards from the bottom, in the palm of your hand, and gently squeeze it to encourage the waves to form.
Finger coiling
For even more defined waves, or for those strands that have more difficulty defining themselves, the finger coiling technique proves a valuable ally. It consists of wrapping small strands of hair around the finger.
mistakes to avoid in order to preserve their health and natural beauty.
Excessive use of products
One mistake that is very easy to make concerns the excessive use of products, particularly when it comes to styling products. Indeed, applying too much product weighs down the hair, making it flat and lacking in volume.
Drying with rough towels
Traditional towels can create friction and cause frizz. In addition, classic cotton or terry towels tend to absorb too much water, depriving the hair of the optimum moisture level to ensure not only its health, but also its elasticity and shine.
The microfibre towel is therefore a preferable choice. This allows excess water and product to be absorbed while maintaining a good level of moisture in the hair.
Detangling wavy hair incorrectly
There are various combs and brushes for detangling hair. However, when it comes to wavy hair, the ideal is to use a wide-toothed comb, or your fingers, which are still the best friend of any type of curl, and to detangle locks when they are wet and covered with detangling conditioner or mask.
Do not protect your hair at night
Protecting your hair at night is another important element in keeping it healthy day after day. During sleep, waves rub against the pillow and this leads to frizz and loss of definition. To protect your hair at night, you can therefore adopt a protective technique for the night, as well as opting for a pure silk pillowcase to replace the cotton one.
Achieving natural waves without using heat, and thus without damaging the hair, is very easy by adopting the right styling methods or techniques. Remember, the beauty of wavy hair lies in its naturalness. Embrace their texture and experiment with different techniques and methods to find the best solution for you!

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