Things you want to get ....
Mirror
Deep Dish Wave Brush
Deep Dish Wave Pomade
Deep Dish Wave Durag
Comb
The most important thing when forming waves is brushing your hair. Brush it, and brush it often in your desired wave pattern. BRUSH, BRUSH,BRUSH!!!!
For starters you want to get a fresh clean cut
Use your mirror to find your crown behind your head (at the back looks like a bald spot)
Wave Brushing Pattern
From the top of your head: Brush this area straight down to your forehead, starting from the crown of your head. Brush through at least 50 strokes.
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From the back of your head: Brush this area straight down to your neck, starting from the crown of your head.Brush through at least 50 strokes. The area on the back sides of your head, starting from your crown:Brush this area down diagonal towards your ear. Brush through at least 50 strokes both side.
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On the sides of your head: Brush this area diagonal towards your cheeks, starting from the crown of your head. Brush through at least 50 strokes on both sides​
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See maintenance routines below for you hair type
Remember after every brush session to cap your head properly
Caping your Head
After you have finished with your brush session you want to use your wave cap to cover it. After covering your head with the wave cap top it off with your durag. Double caping is a very effective way to save your progress and lock in moisture. It also helps hold and protect your waves.
Remember to cap your head at night while you sleep so that you don't lose any progress
Washing Hair
Washing your hair 1-2 times a week is ok so that you don't undo your waves developing. While washing your hair try to apply your shampoo in your desired wave pattern. Brushing your hair while you shower is ideal for wavers. Some shampoos tend to dry out your hair so make sure to apply deep dish after you get out the shower.
Wolfing
Wolfing is the best way to get deeper waves. When your wolfing your basically just letting your hair grow longer then usually typically for about 1+ months. You can get a line up while your wolfing as long you don't cut your hair. As your wolfing your hair might get out of control so its best to use a medium brush and deep dish to help lay it down. You can also use a comb when your waves are established. Longer you wolf better your results.
Surf Tip
For beginners try not to get a haircut for about 3-4 weeks while waving
Surf Tip
Have your favorite songs playing while you brush
Surf Tip
After your brush session use a ziploc bag to go over it in your desired wave pattern before capping
Surf Tip
Try to wear your wave cap durag as much as possible
Surf Tip
Use a toothbrush to work on your crown
Surf Tip
Wolfing is the best way to get deep waves
MAINTENANCE ROUTINE HAIR TYPES
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Kinky Hair
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Brush (medium)
Brush session at least 3 times a day
Brushing strokes at least 150
Apply deep dish pomade 2-3 times weekly or as needed depending on status
Brush, Brush, Brush, Brush, Brush, Brush, Brush
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Curly Hair
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Brush (medium)
Brush sessions at least 3 times a day
Brushing strokes at least 100
Apply deep dish pomade 2-3 times weekly or as needed depending on status
Brush, Brush, Brush, Brush, Brush
Wavy Hair
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Brush (medium soft)
Brush sessions at least 2 times a day
Brushing strokes at least 50
Apply deep dish pomade 2-3 times weekly or as needed depending on status
Brush, Brush, Brush​
Straight Hair
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Brush (medium soft)
Brush sessions at 2 times a day
Brushing strokes at least 50
Apply deep dish pomade 2-3 times weekly or as needed depending on status
Brush, Brush
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