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The undulating coifs never cease to top every coveted style list or search.
Keep on scrolling for 50 long, wavy hairstyles you’ll want to try immediately.
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Layered Waves
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There’s big, and then there’sTexasbig.
Thevibrant red hueonly emphasizes the angsty moodiness of the style.
Lived-In Waves
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Shay Mitchell’s lived-in waves are the epitome of effortless elegance.
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Though a little effort may be necessary to start.
Carefully constructed S-shaped waves and loosely crinkled bends come together for the perfect I-woke-up-like-this look.
Just add plenty of texture spray, and curl the ends.
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Vintage Waves
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Megan Thee Stallion’s vintage waves are all about structure.
Gently brushed-out fingerwaves create the romantic, glossy crinkles of a bygone era.
Here, her hair is kept loose and wavy, with layers framing the face.
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Here, bangs are kept loose and curled under to mimic the hair itself.
Use a small-barrelled curling iron to get waves like Oh’s.
Hair jewels add a touch of red carpet-ready glitz.
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Shoulder-Length Ombre Waves
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Another take on ombre.
Gemma Chan’s waves move from deep, chestnut brown to a cooler ash brown at the ends.
But if you have thick, wavy hair, you too can have this look.
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A subtle shag cut will also provide a perfect base for the more undone vibe.
Byrdie Tip
For more natural-looking waves, alternate the direction you are wrapping your hair around the curling iron.
Natural Waves
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Some of us already have some natural waves in our hair.
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Her strands here are a cross between loose curls and tighter waves.
You don’t need to flat-iron or relax your curls to get a wavier appearance.
Loose Curls
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We love this look for curly hair that is highly defined.
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70’s Waves
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Ciara rocks ’70s Cher hair with a wavy twist.
“Creating old Hollywood waves is all about uniformity,” notes Richman.
Frizz can be totally on-trend, especially when paired with a cool oversized flower accessory.
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It retains a somewhat relaxed vibe on Jourdan Dunn thanks to face-framing pieces and a loose silhouette.
Wondering how to recreate the seamless waves?
Side-swept fringe and natural blonde highlights bring this look to the present day.
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“The thickness of your braids will determine your wave pattern.
For soft, loose waves create thicker braids,” says Richman.
Choppy Waves
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We love Naomi Campbell’s hair here.
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Choppy waves with long, eyebrow-grazing fringe are a match made in heaven.
Get cozy with the hair gel to emulate.
Blake Lively is the modern-day hair icon.
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Texture is hot right now, as are waves.
Gone are the pin-straight looks from yesteryear.
It’s fun and youthful, without appearing juvenile.
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No fancy updo required.
We love how the gentle spirals soften the vibrant shade.
The asymmetrical, tousled look is as classy as it is cool.
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Storm Reid’s ultra-long, loose waves get a does of face-framing structure from matching braids.
A little frizz is fine for those with textured hair (in fact, it adds personality).
But to avoid further (or too much) frizz, leave your hair alone.
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Too much touching will inevitably lead to frizziness and flyaways.
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