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10 Easy Ways to Style Wavy Hair for Men Download Article Co-authored by Tiffany Carnevale-Russo and Hunter Rising
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This article was co-authored by Tiffany Carnevale-Russo and by wikiHow staff writer, Hunter Rising. Tiffany Carnevale-Russo is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Chief Operating Officer at Jaxson Maximus, a men’s salon and custom clothiers based in southern Florida. With over 19 years of beauty industry experience, she specializes in haircuts and hairstyling for men and building salon brands. Tiffany received her Cosmetology License from Paul Mitchell the School Rhode Island. There are 13 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 81,080 times.
Are you having trouble figuring out what to do with your wavy hair every day? If you want to update your look and try out a new do, then keep reading on. Luckily for you, wavy hair is super versatile, so you can work it into a large variety of cuts and styles.
Here are 10 trendy ways to style your wavy hair.
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Crew cut
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Choose this short, low-maintenance style to control your waves. If you don’t want to maintain or style your hair every day, then a crew cut works perfectly. Let your hair go natural since you may not even notice the waves in your hair if it’s short enough. If you still have a few stray hairs to tame, just apply a fingertip-sized amount of matte pomade or styling cream and brush it through your hair.[1]XResearch source
Crew cuts work best if you have thick hair.
Taper the length of the hair on the side of your head to give your crew cut a more prominent appearance.
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Side part
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Comb short or medium locks to one side for a sleek and clean look. Get your hair damp so it’s a little easier to work with. Use a wide-toothed comb to find your hair’s natural part. Blow-dry your hair as you comb to shape it toward the side and front of your head.[2]XResearch source Rub some toning putty or pomade in your hair with your fingers to keep it from getting frizzy or poofy throughout the day.[3]XResearch source
Use a blow dryer as you comb your hair if you want to straighten out your waves.
If your hair still doesn’t stay in place, apply some hairspray to help it hold.
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Fade
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Keep your hair longer on top of your head for a trendy, modern style. Work a matte styling cream or pomade into the longer hair on top of your head. Use your fingers or a comb to sweep your hair forward so the sides stay clearly defined. From there, you can comb your hair up to add more volume or leave your hair down on your forehead for a relaxed look.[4]XResearch source
Fades pair well with other longer styles, such as fringes, quiffs, and pompadours.
You can either start from bare skin or with any hair length that’s shorter than what you have on the top of your head.
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Fringe
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Cover your forehead with medium-length hair for a messy look. Rub some anti-frizz oil or serum into your hair so your waves don’t get poofy later in the day. If you want your hair to look a little straighter, use a brush or comb to bring it toward the front of your head so your bangs hang over your forehead. For a messier, more natural look, just use your fingers instead.[5]XResearch source
Fringes work well no matter your hair length, but longer hair might get in your eyes.
If you want to accentuate your waves, wrap some strands of hair tightly around your fingers to define the curls.
If you want an asymmetrical look, keep your hair pushed to one side of your forehead and leave the rest natural.
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Quiff
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Sweep medium or long hair up out of your face for a casual style. Get your hair damp and work a matte styling cream into it. Use your fingers or a flat brush to bring the hair on top of your head forward toward your forehead to help control your waves. Then, brush your hair straight up and to one side of your head going away from your natural part to add some volume.[6]XResearch source To help your hair stay in the same shape throughout the day, use a blow dryer while you’re styling.[7]XResearch source
Quiffs can also help hide any thinning hair on the crown of your head.
If you have a long and thin face, keep the hair on the sides of your head a little longer and avoid adding volume or height to the top of your head.
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Pompadour
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Try out this striking style to add some volume to medium or long hair. Let your hair dry naturally or blow-dry your hair in the opposite direction that it grows for the same effect. When it’s dry, work a soft pomade, sculpting clay, or styling cream from the roots to the tips of your hair with a comb.[8]XResearch source Then, bring your hair straight up and pull it back to your scalp so it has some additional height and volume.[9]XResearch source
Use hairspray when you finish styling your hair if you’re worried about it losing its shape throughout the day.
If you have thick heavy hair, use thinning scissors to remove some of the weight on top of your head. However, this might make your hair frizzy or more textured if it’s dry or coarse.
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Faux hawk
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Give this long-haired look a shot if you want a bold, voluminous style. Apply some matte gel or pomade in your hair so it’s easier to work with and so it holds its shape. Work your hair up and toward the middle of your head until it stands up on its own. Then, just use your hands to push your hair together until it has the shape of a mohawk. For a bolder style, work your hair into spikes or push the front of your style over your forehead to accentuate your natural waves.[10]XResearch source
Faux hawks look great and more defined when you pair them with a fade or undercut.
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Slicked back
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Push your long hair back if you want to keep it out of your face. After you wash your hair, apply some smooth styling cream or a moisturizing spray to your hair so it doesn’t get frizzy. Blow-dry your hair and brush it back with a comb so your hair is out of your face and hugs your scalp. Apply some shiny pomade or cream into your hair and comb it in to keep your hair in place.[11]XResearch source
If you want a looser style, run your fingers through your hair and let some of your natural waves show through.
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Flow hair
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Keep your long waves loose for a laid-back, natural look. Start off by getting your hair damp so it’s easier to work with and style. Use a blow-dryer to push your bangs back and off of your forehead.[12]XResearch source Then run your fingers through your hair going from the front toward the back. You don’t have to use any product if you want a truly natural look. Otherwise, put some light hold styling cream on your fingers and work it into your hair from the roots down to the tips. Throughout the day, keep running your hands through your hair to train it into its natural shape.[13]XResearch source
Visit a barber every few months to trim the tips of your hair and get rid of split ends.
Use a comb instead of your fingers if you want your hair to look more neat and structured.
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Man bun
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Tame your long hair by tying it up on top of your head. Gather all of your hair at the top of your head and start twisting it clockwise to form your bun. Hold your hair in place and wrap an elastic band twice around the bun so it doesn’t come undone. For a messier look, leave some strands outside of the bun to show off your hair’s natural texture.[14]XResearch source
If you want to show off your natural waves, only put half of your hair in a bun and let the other half hang loose.
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Question How do I make my hair permanently wavy? Tiffany Carnevale-Russo Hair Stylist Tiffany Carnevale-Russo is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Chief Operating Officer at Jaxson Maximus, a men’s salon and custom clothiers based in southern Florida. With over 19 years of beauty industry experience, she specializes in haircuts and hairstyling for men and building salon brands. Tiffany received her Cosmetology License from Paul Mitchell the School Rhode Island. Tiffany Carnevale-Russo Hair Stylist Expert Answer Get a perm! This is a long-term treatment that breaks down your natural hair structure, but it requires extra maintenance as your hair starts to grow out. If you end up not liking the perm, you can always shave your head and let your natural hair grow back in. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 9 Helpful 5
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Choose this short, low-maintenance style to control your waves. If you don’t want to maintain or style your hair every day, then a crew cut works perfectly. Let your hair go natural since you may not even notice the waves in your hair if it’s short enough. If you still have a few stray hairs to tame, just apply a fingertip-sized amount of matte pomade or styling cream and brush it through your hair.[1] 
Comb short or medium locks to one side for a sleek and clean look. Get your hair damp so it’s a little easier to work with. Use a wide-toothed comb to find your hair’s natural part. Blow-dry your hair as you comb to shape it toward the side and front of your head.[2] Rub some toning putty or pomade in your hair with your fingers to keep it from getting frizzy or poofy throughout the day.[3] 
Keep your hair longer on top of your head for a trendy, modern style. Work a matte styling cream or pomade into the longer hair on top of your head. Use your fingers or a comb to sweep your hair forward so the sides stay clearly defined. From there, you can comb your hair up to add more volume or leave your hair down on your forehead for a relaxed look.[4] 
Cover your forehead with medium-length hair for a messy look. Rub some anti-frizz oil or serum into your hair so your waves don’t get poofy later in the day. If you want your hair to look a little straighter, use a brush or comb to bring it toward the front of your head so your bangs hang over your forehead. For a messier, more natural look, just use your fingers instead.[5] 
Sweep medium or long hair up out of your face for a casual style. Get your hair damp and work a matte styling cream into it. Use your fingers or a flat brush to bring the hair on top of your head forward toward your forehead to help control your waves. Then, brush your hair straight up and to one side of your head going away from your natural part to add some volume.[6] To help your hair stay in the same shape throughout the day, use a blow dryer while you’re styling.[7] 
Try out this striking style to add some volume to medium or long hair. Let your hair dry naturally or blow-dry your hair in the opposite direction that it grows for the same effect. When it’s dry, work a soft pomade, sculpting clay, or styling cream from the roots to the tips of your hair with a comb.[8] Then, bring your hair straight up and pull it back to your scalp so it has some additional height and volume.[9] 
Give this long-haired look a shot if you want a bold, voluminous style. Apply some matte gel or pomade in your hair so it’s easier to work with and so it holds its shape. Work your hair up and toward the middle of your head until it stands up on its own. Then, just use your hands to push your hair together until it has the shape of a mohawk. For a bolder style, work your hair into spikes or push the front of your style over your forehead to accentuate your natural waves.[10] 
Push your long hair back if you want to keep it out of your face. After you wash your hair, apply some smooth styling cream or a moisturizing spray to your hair so it doesn’t get frizzy. Blow-dry your hair and brush it back with a comb so your hair is out of your face and hugs your scalp. Apply some shiny pomade or cream into your hair and comb it in to keep your hair in place.[11] 
Keep your long waves loose for a laid-back, natural look. Start off by getting your hair damp so it’s easier to work with and style. Use a blow-dryer to push your bangs back and off of your forehead.[12] Then run your fingers through your hair going from the front toward the back. You don’t have to use any product if you want a truly natural look. Otherwise, put some light hold styling cream on your fingers and work it into your hair from the roots down to the tips. Throughout the day, keep running your hands through your hair to train it into its natural shape.[13] 
Tame your long hair by tying it up on top of your head. Gather all of your hair at the top of your head and start twisting it clockwise to form your bun. Hold your hair in place and wrap an elastic band twice around the bun so it doesn’t come undone. For a messier look, leave some strands outside of the bun to show off your hair’s natural texture.[14] 
Tiffany Carnevale-Russo Hair Stylist Tiffany Carnevale-Russo is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Chief Operating Officer at Jaxson Maximus, a men’s salon and custom clothiers based in southern Florida. With over 19 years of beauty industry experience, she specializes in haircuts and hairstyling for men and building salon brands. Tiffany received her Cosmetology License from Paul Mitchell the School Rhode Island. 
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