Finger waves are a timeless look. And for Sharon Ooja’s look to the 9th annual AMVCA awards she rocked this sleek, S-shaped hairstyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finger waves were originally made famous by silver-screen stars like Bette Davis and Josephine Baker, whose hairstylist, Monsieur Antoine, was arguably the first \u201ccelebrity\u201d hairdresser. The style dates back to the Jazz Age, when the short, straight bob became the haircut of the moment. In the \u201990s, hip-hop stars such as Fox Brown, Lil\u2019 Kim, TLC, and Missy Elliott embraced the look. Missy Elliott is often credited with the style\u2019s resurgence, as her style is connected to the southern region of the United States called Tidewater. Today, finger waves remain fashionable among working-class women in that area of the States, with local hair salons creating new iterations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This style is best for relaxed, fine-textured, or looser curl patterns, and straight cropped hair. It requires practice and can be done in a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should have mousse, a small-tooth rat-tail comb, styling strips, and a hooded hair dryer to style your hair quickly and prevent frizz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here’s a quick tutorial from Tiana Marie<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n