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Face shapes: Oval • Heart • Square
Hair length: Medium • Long • Extra Long
Hair texture: Straight • Wavy • Fine • Thick
Difficulty: Medium
Time to style: 45-60 minutes
Works with: Cathedral veil • Fingertip veil • Birdcage veil • Crystal headbands • Art deco hair clips
Hollywood waves bring that Old Hollywood glamour every bride dreams of—think Veronica Lake meeting modern romance. This style makes you feel like the most elegant version of yourself, with soft, sculpted waves that photograph beautifully from every angle and give you that timeless confidence as you walk down the aisle.
Beyond the stunning visual impact, Hollywood waves are surprisingly practical for your big day. The structured curl pattern holds up through humidity, outdoor ceremonies, and hours of dancing, while working beautifully with veils and headpieces. Your hair stays put without feeling stiff, so you can focus on celebrating instead of checking mirrors.
Vintage crystal hair combs positioned at the temple
Pearl-studded bobby pins scattered through waves
Art deco side clips in gold or silver
Delicate jeweled headbands worn across the forehead
Statement single-bloom hair clip at the ear
Single white gardenia or ivory rose tucked behind ear
Silk ribbon woven through waves in complementary tone
Fingertip or cathedral veil attached at crown for drama
Birdcage veil for vintage-inspired ceremony look
Prep with volumizing mousse on damp hair for lasting body and hold.
Set waves with velcro rollers for 20 minutes before styling for heat-free foundation.
Use cool shot on dryer to seal each wave before pinning.
Finish with flexible-hold hairspray and avoid touching waves throughout the day.
Prep hair with heat protectant and volumizing mousse, then blow-dry smooth using a paddle brush.
Use a 1.5-inch curling iron to create uniform waves, curling away from face and letting each section cool completely.
Gently brush through cooled curls with a paddle brush to blend into soft, sculpted S-waves.
Use large pin curl clips to hold wave pattern in place while you mist with medium-hold hairspray.
Remove clips after 10 minutes, gently finger-comb for movement, and add one final mist of shine spray for Old Hollywood glamour.
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Absolutely! The key is using volumizing products at the roots and setting waves with clips while they cool. This technique actually creates the illusion of thicker, fuller hair with beautiful dimension.
When properly set and sprayed, Hollywood waves typically last 8-12 hours through ceremony, photos, and reception. The structured wave pattern is more durable than loose curls and holds up well in various weather conditions.
Yes! Attach your veil at the crown or just behind it rather than directly on top of waves. Remove the veil after the ceremony to let waves spring back, or keep it positioned lower for all-day wear.
Hollywood waves are actually ideal for outdoor weddings because the set wave pattern resists wind and humidity better than loose styles. Just use a humidity-resistant hairspray and slightly stronger hold products for extra security.
