Hairstyle "cold wave": features and technology execution

Mysterious beauties of the 20s of the last century are still an object of imitation of modern ladies. In order to become a piece of a beautiful past, it is enough to do styling in retro style. Incredibly gentle and romantic nowadays, the hairstyle "cold wave" looks. It can be created on short, medium and long hair.

In the pre-war period (from 1920 to 1940), women had an inherent elegant and romantic style. A special power over the fashionistas of those years was the laying of the "cold wave". She gave the image of drama, and at the same time, the woman looked touching and sweet. Ladies of the 30s adhered to a “cold” image: fragile ladies in elegant silk dresses with bright lips and perfect curls on their heads. Today, such a hairstyle is relevant for special occasions. Especially gentle and feminine “wave” looks on beautiful brides.

Making a “cold wave” with your own hands is quite simple. But before you plunge into the era of exquisite chic, it is worth paying attention to a number of important recommendations.

1. Typically, the style of the 30s implies short and medium hair. On the hair of maximum length, styling is more difficult to create.
2. The main elements of the created hairstyle - wave, smooth curl, crowns, parting. In most cases, this styling is created with an oblique hairline.
3. The owners of the graduated haircut should not do the “cold wave”. The ends of the torn strands will “knock out”, and the styling will lose its accuracy.
4. Retrotric emphasizes sophisticated facial features. "Wave" is relevant for fragile young women with expressive eyes.
5. The gel gives a glossy shine to the styling. It is better to purchase all the necessary "styling" tools to create a hairstyle in advance and in sufficient volume.
6. The number of “waves” varies from five to three. Thus, there are more of them on the main side of the parting.

The name of this hairstyle implies curling hair without the use of hot appliances (tongs, irons and hair curlers). Therefore, for its independent implementation, you will need to prepare:

• gel and varnish;
• comb (thin);
• special mesh for hair;
• set of clamps.

Before laying, the hair should be prepared. An excellent way to give hair elasticity is a decoction of flax seeds. It is not difficult to cook it yourself: we take a small container, pour water (1 l) and add 4–5 tablespoons of flax seeds, cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes, then let cool. Before styling, spray hair with a spray using a spray. After the procedure, comb them thoroughly.

Many styling options. Naturally, it all depends on the length of the hair. For example, on a short hair, “cold waves” are the easiest to create, because styling will not require additional touches. “Waves” on medium and long hair will become an original element of a festive hairstyle.

Carefully comb the hair and apply the gel along the entire length. We make a side part and separate (from the forehead) a wide strand. We retreat from the hairline 3-4 cm, fix the clip, then use the tip of the comb to lift the curl slightly up. We take a clip and fix the strand at the bottom. Thus we get crowns (peak "wave").

Then, using a similar principle, use the clamps and combs to create the remaining “waves” (5–6). Then, on the other hand, we make three “waves”. We form the ends of the hair back. We put on a capron hat (mesh) and let the hair dry a little. In the final stage, remove the clamps and cover the styling with varnish.

The "cold wave" on the head of minimal length looks very feminine and elegant.

We divide clean hair into parts. Select the front strand (parting) and comb it forward. We collect the remaining hair in a tail and form a bundle of them. We twist the flagellum around the base of the tail and fix the bundle with hairpins. We cover it profusely with varnish.

Getting to the front curls. Comb a wide strand and lift it up. The roots are varnished and the gel is applied to the hair along the entire length. Gently lower the strand to the right side. We take a comb, clamps and create a “cold wave” (3-4 crowns). The hair ends are hidden in a bun and again fixed with hairpins. In the final stage, remove the clamps.

Retroprica on medium hair looks especially extravagant.

As we have already said, it is difficult to create a “cold wave” on the hair of maximum length using clamps. Therefore, there is another way - simple and original. To create you will need:

• strong fixation gel;
• crest;
• set of rubber bands.

We comb the hair, apply the gel and divide it into three parts: lateral locks along the parting line and the occipital zone. Weave three braids. The ends are fixed with elastic bands. Best to do it overnight. In the morning, gently untangle the braids and gently comb with a soft brush. The result is a shiny, glossy “cold wave” that will keep its shape throughout the day.

If you do not have clamps, then you can create a "wave" with your own hands. To do this, take a small amount of foam and apply it to clean hair. The front strand is divided into several small parts.We wrap each of them (in turn) on the finger and hold it in this state until a curl is formed. We perform similar manipulations with the rest of the parts. This should result in 3-4 “waves” near the face. At the very end, we fix the curls with varnish.

You can find out more about the "cold wave" hairstyle in the next video.