The hairstyle itself is defined by its shiny, defined wave shape. “Finger waving is the shaping or molding of hair while wet into an S-shaped curve with the fingers and a comb,” explains Alvarez.

Promise. Okay, I'll be honest with ya—finger waves are not the most beginner-friendly, lazy hairstyle to DIY right before a big night out. Like, you're going to need some patience/practice ...

Supermodel Ashley Graham paired vintage-inspired finger waves ... subtle hair spiral for a more romantic finish. After framing Collins's face with spiral accents held in place by flat clips ...

This one is for the maximalists. Why stop at two or three hair clips when you can add more? Teyana Taylor’s clip-covered finger wave looks like it’s made of pure gold. Here’s an easy one to ...

A look that originated in the opulence era when styling products and tools were not as advanced as they are now, the wave was created by applying oodles of hair gel to wet hair with one's fingers - ...