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.
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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
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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
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“Finger wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finger%20wave. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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