Messy Waves

Not since the 1980s have full-on hairstyles been so in favour. “Where men with curly or wavy hair may have once kept theirs short to make it more manageable, they are now allowing their natural texture to show through,” says Stelios Nicolaou, Aveda Master Barber. “Done correctly, longer lengths can make hair appear a little fuller and can give you more options for daily styling.”

Whether you have medium or long length hair, it’s all about creating a natural-looking style that accentuates your curls or waves. That said, it still needs some shaping.

How To Style

Once washed, blow-dry your hair on a low speed setting, to stop it going too soft and fluffy. If you’re into the look but your hair’s not particularly wavy, try using a diffuser attachment to accentuate your hair’s natural movement.

To achieve that all-important texture and definition, add a little product – something like Aveda Shampure Dry Shampoo works well – to the roots of your hair as you blow-dry.

Once dry, you could choose to use some curling tongs (or twist your hair with a mini GHD straightener, if you have the time and patience) to create even more clearly defined waves.

Finish off by applying some Aveda Thickening Tonic, which will not only instantly add volume, but also give your hair a full yet pliable finish. Brush a little through from root to end, and then use your fingers for finer-point styling.