From Jheri-curls to afro's and everything in between, Black men have been rocking all sorts of hairstyles right along with Black women. One of the most popular is the clean-shaven short haircut with waves that many brothers wear way into their older years.
Here's how to get the same style no matter what kind of hair you have now.
3 Rules To Getting Waves
I. Only brush when hair is moist. One thing to avoid is brushing the hair while it is dry. Only brush when moisturizer has been applied to the waves.
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II. Take vitamins. Taking care of hair goes further than just applying products. A good tip for good healthy hair is to take Biotin vitamins. Multivitamins and Biotin vitamins can be purchased at a local pharmacy. Biotin is known for making hair thicker and healthier.
III. Get a good brush. A good one to buy is 100% Boar Bristles Diane brush or another wave brush brand of your choice. It's a good idea to have both a hard bristle and a soft bristle brush. Sometimes it takes 6-8 weeks or less for some men to form deep 360 waves
6 Steps To Have Them "Sea Sick" (lots of waves, get it?)
- Get a short haircut and edge up.
- Brush your hair for 1-2 minutes with a wave-brush.
- Put a washcloth in running hot water, squeeze some water from the rag, and then place the hot washcloth on top of your hair and wipe down.
- Repeat the hot water process for the sides and back of hair also.
- Add a good moisturizer to your hair.
- Place a wave cap onto your head for one day, preferably only at bedtime.
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It may take up to 6 weeks for waves to appear, so try to repeat this process mentioned above daily to train your hair to form deep 360 waves.
Using pomades produces build-up and flakes
Most pomade wave products contain heavy petroleum, which makes hair waves feel gooey and gummy.
Also, use may clog hair pores, cause acne on the face and upper back, and cause a potential receding hairline if you...
...frequently wear fitted baseball-caps.
Using hair creams that contain Shea butter and essential oils are healthier. Your wave products should feel light on the hair—not thick and heavy, which causes flaky build-up. The only time that you should brush the waves is after applying a hair cream or a moist hot rag, or when shampooing.
Shampooing
When in the shower, brush the shampoo into your hair with warm water, going in the direction of the waves.
After shampoo-brushing your hair, rinse with cool water.
The best shampoos to use for hair waves are herbal, conditioning, and protein ones.
