Wash and towel-dry your hair until damp
Apply a light leave-in conditioner or sea salt spray
Divide hair into sections
Braid damp hair into one or more loose braids
Leave braids in until hair is fully dry
Undo braids and gently separate waves with fingers
Twist small sections of damp hair into buns and secure with pins or hair ties
Let buns dry completely, then release and finger-comb
Wrap damp hair around a headband and leave it overnight
Remove the headband in the morning and shake out the waves
Scrunch damp hair upward with mousse or styling cream
Let hair air-dry while scrunching occasionally
Use foam rollers or flexi rods on damp hair
Remove rollers when hair is dry and separate the waves
Braid hair before bed and sleep on it overnight
Finish with a light hairspray or texturizing spray
Avoid brushing after styling to keep the wave pattern intact