Horizontal Finger Waving Process

This is the basic finger waving technique.

1.Form the First Wave

1. Wet the hair and apply enough setting lotion to be

evenly distributed throughout the hair. Pay special

attention to the application at the scalp.

2. Apply a side part. The side with the most hair is called the “heavy side.”

❗️❗️Note: These instructions assume that the part is on the left side of the head. Therefore, the heavy side is the

right side. However, your client may desire a right side

part.

3. Distribute the hair evenly through the crown and the

entire head. The hair should be positioned as it will be

when the hair style is completed.

4. Place the middle finger of your subordinate hand on the head above where the ridge is to be formed (#1 in the

illustration). If right-handed, use your left middle finger

and vice versa.

5. Place large teeth of the comb just below (approximately 1/4" below) the finger (not touching it), where the ridge is to be. Make sure that the teeth of the comb are touching the scalp and the comb is perpendicular to the scalp.

6. Draw the comb approximately 1” toward the hairline (thiswill be the open end of the wave). The comb should

remain parallel to the finger and perpendicular to the scalp.

7. Lay the comb down flat against the head.

8. Place your forefinger on top of the comb beneath the

ridge to protect the ridge. The ridge is now between your forefinger and middle finger.

❗️❗️Note: Do not pinch the ridge between your fingers or push up into the ridge with the teeth of the comb.

Finger waving is the ultimate dexterity builder and foundation for hair styling. The ability to perform basic finger waving allows you to carry this technique into pin curling, roller setting, and marcel waving. The finger wave itself makes a fashion comeback every few years.Finger waves can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal to the hairline.

9. While still holding the hair in place with your subordinatehand, rotate the comb and comb down through the ends of the hair until all the hair below the ridge is smooth.

You can switch to the fine teeth for more control.

Fingerwaving Horizontal

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