The Basics of Waves RSS

Definition: A fork is a flaw in your wave pattern where a wave splits into two or more waves.   Causes: They are caused by brushing improper angles, or by changing your brush angles. You will also see forks in the ripple stage of your pattern, as your hairs are untrained in the direction you want them to go. They are not preventable, but they are not permanent.   The Fix: There is no method or product for breaking forks. The only way to get rid of forks, is by doing what you did to create them... that is to brush and be patient....

Influencers & Content Creators have lied to you about what wolfing is, and it's purpose when it comes to waving. Here's the truth, Wolfing is the ugly duckling stage wavers go through on their way to perfection. It's that transstage where they work on improving the appearance of their waves.

Horizontal brushing covers more area on your head, but it pulls all the hair in that area in the same direction. Brushing this way has the chance of creating overlapped or overlooked areas in your wave pattern.  Overlapped Areas - when you have areas of overlapping angles, the hair gets confused because you are brushing in different directions. The photo below shows the overlapped area in pink.    Overlooked Areas - these are the areas that your brush misses because your brush angles are too far apart. The white area in the diagram below shows the area overlooked. Vertical brushing...

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