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If your hair is too wet in the morning, will it not work as well?

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Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.

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Your hair must be completely dry in the morning for any of these techniques to work, as wet hair cannot hold the style. For thick hair, it's best to dampen it with a spray bottle rather than starting with wet hair. If you do wake up with hair that's still wet, you can dry it with a diffuser.

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Is there a way to make your hair wavy without twisting it?

Laura Martin
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Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.

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You can use a double barrel curling iron to create waves. As another alternative, put your damp hair in boxer braids, then let it dry. When you unbraid it, your hair should retain waves.

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Does this work with thick hair?

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Yes. Just use a bit more water.

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How do I get wavy hair if I have dry hair?

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French braid it tightly and go to sleep. By the time you wake up and undo the braids, your hair will be wavy. I recommend putting a serum on your hair so it will look soft and natural.

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What if I have curly hair and want wavy hair?

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Try to straighten the curls and try one of the methods above. I would recommend the sock bun.

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How can I get naturally curly hair?

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You can't automatically get natural curls, but you can use methods for making temporary curls that appear natural. You can use a sock bun, or any of the article's methods but you need to keep them in for more time, and when you twist the hair, twist it more tightly.

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How do I get wavy hair overnight if my hair is short and thin?

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Tight braids overnight, either french or dutch, should do it.

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These methods don't work on my hair. Why?

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Your hair might be too short or too dry for the methods. Try using a setting spray before going to sleep. This helps the curls and waves to set better. Alternatively, you can use a setting spray or gel immediately after you let your hair loose.

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How do I get my curls to stand out more?

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You could twist your hair tighter so the curls become more springy instead of wavy, or you could just sleep with your hair in tight braids to make it nice and curly.

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How do I get wavy hair if it is short?

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You can use a hair straightener and twist it or use hair-curlers. You can also try to style it with a hair curling iron.

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Does this work on a wig?

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It should. Just dampen it like you would with normal hair.

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How do I keep my hair from getting puffy when I try this method?

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After you undo your hair and style it how you want it, you can spray hairspray, which will help it stay curled, and prevent it from turning puffy.

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Do I need to use hairspray to get wavy hair overnight?

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No, water is all you would need. If the hair is sticking out, you can always secure it with bobby pins.

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How do I get very light waves on thick and short hair?

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Do one of the methods above while your hair is dry, or just do loose French braids.

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Can I get wavy hair overnight if my hair is dry?

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Yes, dry hair would still work. But, making it damp would be more effective and help your hair to have more defined waves.

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Would a single braid behind my head work as well?

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It will make curls but it will definitely not look like beach waves, try doing two braids.

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Can I get my hair super wet and then just put it in a bunch of tiny braids, then take them out in the morning?

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Technically, yes, you can. Your hair will be curly, but still very wet in the morning.

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