In this blog post, we will be discussing how to get waves with short hair and everything you need to know for the journey. The 360 waves hairstyle has been popular among black men and black women for a while now, but if you are new to them, 360 waves is simply a style where the hair is brushed away from the crown of your head to achieve a circular wave pattern. This style can be done on any hair type unless you have straight hair, but it is typically more difficult to achieve on kinky hair textures.
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8 Key Points on How to Get Waves with Short Hair
If you are looking for advice on how to get 360 waves, you have come to the right place! Here are the 8 key points you will learn from this blog:
- The best products to clean your 360 waves
- How often should you wash your 360 waves
- The best moisturizer for 360 waves
- The best wave brushes for 360 waves
- How to keep your 360 waves laid
- The importance of understanding your hair texture
- Understanding the 5 curl types for 360 waves
- The daily effort required to maintain 360 waves
1) START YOUR WAVE PROCESS WITH CLEAN HAIR!
If you’re looking to start the wave process and get the best-looking 360 waves, it’s important to start with healthy hair! 360 waves require a dedicated upkeep routine, including keeping your scalp clean and moisturized. Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp, so it’s important to make sure that your scalp is well-moisturized. Doing this will ensure that your hair stays moisturized, which is key to getting the best 360 waves possible.
Therefore, you should be washing your hair regularly to keep it healthy and prevent product and dirt build-up. Build-up can lead to breakage and damage, which will ruin your 360 wave pattern. By starting with clean, healthy hair, you’ll be on your way to getting the best 360 waves possible!
Best Shampoo and Conditioner to Use to Get 360 Waves
If you’re looking to achieve 360 waves, it’s important that you are using the best shampoo and conditioner possible to achieve the best results. Cheap store-brand shampoo and conditioner can actually end up costing you more in the long run. Here are:
3 Reasons To Throw Cheap Products in the Trash
- Cheaper shampoos and conditioners are often made with lower-quality ingredients. This means that it’s more likely to cause irritation, dryness, and other problems.
- Cheaper shampoos and conditioners are also more likely to strip away natural oils, leaving your hair looking dull and lifeless.
- In some cases, cheaper shampoo and conditioner can even damage your hair, making it more difficult to style and requiring you to spend more money on professional treatments.
So if you’re looking to save money, don’t skimp on shampoo and conditioner. Invest in quality products that will leave your hair looking and feeling its best. I personally recommend using Design Essentials Shampoo and Conditioner, as they are specifically designed to help with 360 waves.
Their Honey Creme Moisture Retention Shampoo is great for generating lots of lather, which is important when you are brushing your hair. Their Super Moisturizing Conditioner is perfect for preventing dryness and helping your hair absorb the nutrients it needs. Use cold to warm water when rinsing out the conditioner for best results.
How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?
How often you should wash your hair is a question that I have been asked weekly on my YouTube channel. Both men and women should ensure that they are cleansing their scalp and strands regularly to prevent dryness, breakage, and a dull appearance; however, it should be noted that too much washing or using an extended period of leaving the conditioner in your hair is not beneficial.
You want to ensure that you follow the instructions on the bottles to use the products correctly. On the opposite end, if you do not wash your hair enough, you may notice that your hair will become dry and brittle and you should consider washing more.
Depending on your hair type, you may need to wash your hair more or less frequently. For example, those with oily scalp conditions may need to wash daily while those with drier scalp conditions can get away with washing every few days. I always suggest one to two washes in a week is more than enough especially if you are following my co-washing method hair tutorial:
Once your hair is washed, you do not have to use a dry towel to dry hair because it can cause damaged hair if you rub a cotton towel against your head. After washing your hair, simply use a 100% cotton t-shirt to pat dry your head to leave it a bit wet and not completely dry.
Best Moisturizer for 360 Waves
If you’re looking to keep your 360 waves looking their best, using the right moisturizer is essential. Many people make the mistake of relying on pomades to keep their hair hydrated, but this can actually have the opposite effect in the long run.
Moisturizers help to seal in the moisture from your shampoo and conditioner keeping your hair healthy and hydrated, while pomades can actually clog your scalp and cause other issues, so it’s best to avoid them if you’re trying to maintain your 360 waves.
If you use the right moisturizer, you’ll notice a difference in the appearance and health of your waves. Moisturizing your hair regularly is key to keeping your 360 waves looking their best.
When it comes to using a hair moisturizer, I have preached using lighter moisturizers and/or oils from the very beginning of my YouTube channel. This is why it is no surprise that the only products that I have created in the Texas Tea product line are lighter products such as the Texas Tea Hair Oil with essential oils and Texas Tea Buttercream with essential oils.
Each of the products has detailed instructions on how to use them to transform your natural curls into a desired wave style on the product labels but we like to say “Less Is More,” our last tip is not to go crazy with the products because a little bit goes a long way. If your hair has dried before you could apply products, then you may have to use a hot towel that you have run under hot water in order to apply the product to ensure it enters your hair strand.
2) USE THE BEST WAVE BRUSH TO GET WAVES!
For the next step, you need to know how to choose the best wave brush to use to get 360 waves. There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing a wave brush.
First, you want to choose a brush with firm bristles. This will help to get the waves started and help keep them in place. Second, you want to choose a brush that is comfortable to use. There are many different types of wave brushes on the market, so it is important to find one that suits your needs and preferences. Lastly, you want to make sure that the brush you choose is durable and will last for many uses.
With these factors in mind, the first brand I would recommend is the Torino Pro Collection by Brush King. These brushes come in a variety of bristle firmness to help you find one that is perfect to help you get 360 waves. These brushes are also comfortable to use and are made from high-quality material that will last for many years. Feel free to check out this video playlist where we detail each bristle type to help you choose the perfect wave brush:
No matter which brush you choose, make sure that it has firm bristles and is comfortable to use. This will help you get the best results when trying to get 360 waves. The right brush can speed up the process tremendously because when you start brushing with a cheap brush, there will be more brushing involved; however, if you buy one of the brushes mentioned above, you will notice that your brushing regimen may take 15 minutes or less when you start brushing your hair every day with a quality brush to get waves.
3) How To Keep Your 360 Waves Laid
In order to keep your 360 waves looking good, it is important to use a wave cap and/or a durag while you sleep at night. The durag has been a staple in the black community for years, but it is now starting to gain popularity with other cultures as well.
There are many benefits to wearing a durag, which is why it is becoming more and more popular. Some of the benefits include: keeping your 360 waves laid, preserving the shine of your hair, and protecting your hair from the harmful rays of the sun.
Many people say that using a durag will help save your waves and keep them in place, but I have found that they can sometimes shift during the night which leads to messed-up waves in the morning. This is why I do not wear my durags like most people and I choose to wear them as shown in the following video:
Wearing a wave cap on top of your durag will help to keep everything in place. I only wear my durag at night, but you could also choose to wear it during the day if you want to make sure your waves stay laid all day.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR HAIR TEXTURE FOR SHORT HAIR
Getting 360 waves is not only about having the right products and using the right techniques. It’s also about understanding your own hair texture and working with it, rather than against it. This means knowing which textures work best with waves, and which ones don’t.
For example, short hair is much easier to wave than long hair, because there is less weight and resistance. But just because your hair is short, that doesn’t mean there’s no commitment involved. The training process to get perfect waves traditionally takes a lot of time and patience. But if you understand your hair texture and work with it rather than against it, you’ll be on your way to getting the waves you want in no time.
3 Hair Textures for 360 Waves
Knowing your hair texture is very important for getting the best 360 waves possible. Many people often confuse curl type with hair texture; however, they are not the same. There are only three hair textures that determine strand size: fine, medium, and coarse. To figure out what your hair texture is, you can simply do a strand test.
How to Do a Strand Test to Determine Your Hair Texture
Take a small section of hair from the top of your head and pull it out. If the individual strands are thin and difficult to see, then you have fine hair. If the strands are thicker and more visible, then you have medium hair. And if the strands are very thick and easily visible, then you have coarse hair. Please refer to the image below to better understand the different sizes:
Fine Hair: Less than 60 microns (16 or more hairs per millimeter)
Medium Hair: 60-80 microns (12 to 16 hairs per millimeter)
Coarse Hair (or Thick Hair): 80 microns or greater (fewer than 12 hairs per millimeter)
Each hair texture has its own set of instructions for taking better care of your hair to ensure you have the best-looking 360 waves:
360 Waves with Fine Hair
- Fine hair is the most delicate type of hair.
- It needs a light touch when it comes to washing, conditioning, and styling.
- Too much product or too much manipulation will make fine hair look greasy or limp.
360 Waves with Medium Hair
- Medium hair is somewhere in between fine and coarse hair.
- It can be prone to frizz, so look for products that help tame flyaways.
- When styling, avoid using too much heat, which can damage medium hair.
360 Waves with Coarse Hair
- Coarse hair is the thickest and most resilient type of hair.
- It can handle more washing, conditioning, and styling than fine or medium hair.
- Coarse hair is less prone to breakage, but you should still be gentle when manipulating it.
Feel free to watch this video, which goes into greater detail regarding the 3 hair textures:
Understanding the 5 Curl Types for 360 Waves
These are the five curl types you need to know about before getting 360 waves because they help you know what you should expect: Kinky, Coily, Curly, Wavy, and Straight.
Depending on your curl type, you may be able to acquire waves in one day if your hair is easier to move. This may seem like a significant advantage; however, it may also be a liability because you have to worry about losing your wave pattern just as fast.
360 Waves with Kinky Hair
If you have kinky hair, you may find it difficult to get 360 waves. This is because kinky hair is very tight and curly, making it hard to lay down flat. You may have to use a lot of products to help tame your hair and make it more manageable.
360 Waves with Coily Hair
Coily hair is a type of hair that is somewhere in between kinky and curly. It is not as tight as kinky hair, but it is still very curly. You may find it easier to get 360 waves if you have coily hair, but you may still need to use some products to help your hair lay down flat.
360 Waves with Curly Hair
Curly hair is hair that is not quite as tight as kinky hair, but it is still very curly. You may find it easier to get 360 waves if you have curly hair, but you may still need to use some products to help your hair lay down flat.
360 Waves with Wavy Hair
Wavy hair is a type of hair that is somewhere in between straight and curly. It is not as straight as straight hair, but it is not as curly as curly hair. You may find it easier to get 360 waves if you have wavy hair, but you may still need to use some products to help your hair lay down flat.
360 Waves with Straight Hair
Straight hair is the easiest type of hair to get 360 waves. This is because straight hair is very easy to lay down flat. You will not need to use as many products to help your hair lay down flat if you have straight hair.
Conclusion on How To Get Waves Fast with Short Hair
Thank you for taking the time to read this blog post on how to get 360 waves fast. I hope you found it helpful and informative. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to check out this video here where I go into more detail regarding how to get 360 waves and provide visual aids to help you see what is possible before you begin your journey.
360 waves are not easy to achieve, but with the right information and tools, you can be on your way to rocking this style! All it takes is a little patience, hard work, and consistency and you will soon be able to become a Wave King of your own town! Once again, thank you for reading, and good luck on your wave journey!
