finger wave

noun

: a method of setting hair by dampening with water or wave solution and forming waves or curls with the fingers and a comb

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Meanwhile, Jeremy Pope transformed into a traditional flapper, turning finger waves masculine with a side part, fade, and kiss curl. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 6 May 2025 For Sydney Sweeney’s look in particular, her hairstylist Glen Oropeza drew inspiration from vintage finger waves, while also attempting to modernize the hairstyle. Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 6 May 2025 Inspired by her aunt’s advice, Skinner opted for a dark smokey eye and 1920s finger waves in her hair. Florence O'Connor, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2024 Producers liked the bleached blonde finger waves that Gabrielle, 27, donned during the audition. Samantha Chery, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2023 See All Example Sentences for finger wave

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First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of finger wave was in 1925

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“Finger wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finger%20wave. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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