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
One look, for example, required the Duomo Professional Forming Gel and Shape Retention Mousse on pink finger waves.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025
The singer sported her black hair in a sleek crop with finger waves, while her makeup included pink eye shadow, winged liner and a glossy coral lip.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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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
One look, for example, required the Duomo Professional Forming Gel and Shape Retention Mousse on pink finger waves.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025
The singer sported her black hair in a sleek crop with finger waves, while her makeup included pink eye shadow, winged liner and a glossy coral lip.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Finger wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finger%20wave. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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