Why not have a go yourself with a friend and create your own masterpiece. Just follow the steps below for this beautiful style, perfect for parties and special occasions.
Perfect Waves
How to use the Babyliss Porcelain Triple Barrel Waver to produce results like this!!
Before
1
Take a section of hair about 4cm wide.
Take a section of hair about 4cm wide.
2
Spray hair lightly for extra hold.
Spray hair lightly for extra hold.
3
Place the section between the bottom plate and top barrels of the Babyliss PRO Triple Barrel Waver. Ensure you are about 2cm away from the scalp.
Place the section between the bottom plate and top barrels of the Babyliss PRO Triple Barrel Waver. Ensure you are about 2cm away from the scalp.
4
Clamp the Weaver shut and hold for about five seconds.
Clamp the Weaver shut and hold for about five seconds.
5
Move the Waver down and make sure you place the first barrel in the last wave so the waves interlock together without any harsh lines or dents.
Move the Waver down and make sure you place the first barrel in the last wave so the waves interlock together without any harsh lines or dents.
6
Move down ensuring that you place the first barrel in the last wave.
Move down ensuring that you place the first barrel in the last wave.
7
Move down until you have completed the section and tuck tails into the barrel with a tail comb for a smooth finish.
Move down until you have completed the section and tuck tails into the barrel with a tail comb for a smooth finish.
8
The wave should be continuous and smooth.
The wave should be continuous and smooth.
9
Moving to the top section, again take five sections about 5cm, 2cm away from the scalp and turn the wavers up slightly on an angle to avoid creating hard lines around the crown.
Moving to the top section, again take five sections about 5cm, 2cm away from the scalp and turn the wavers up slightly on an angle to avoid creating hard lines around the crown.
10
Always ensure the plate is under the hair with the barrels clamping down onto it. Because the plate has an edge to it, it is essential you tilt it to avoid creating a ridge.
Always ensure the plate is under the hair with the barrels clamping down onto it. Because the plate has an edge to it, it is essential you tilt it to avoid creating a ridge.
11
Keeping away from the scalp creates a soft movement off the head.
Keeping away from the scalp creates a soft movement off the head.
To finish simply break up the waves with your fingers to create a softer look.
Credits
Hair: Patrick Cameron for Babyliss PRO
Make-up: Leanne Shaw
Photography: Thornton Howdie Photographic
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