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As for how often you should wash wavy hair, Peralta says there’s no universal answer: “Washing frequency really depends on your texture and personal preference. If you love volume and don’t mind a little frizz, washing every three to five days can work great,” she says. “If your waves tend to run dry, washing more often and incorporating a hydrating treatment helps maintain moisture and elasticity, which is key for soft, bouncy waves.”
To help reduce frizz and breakage, borrow a trick from the Curly Girl Method and use a T-shirt or microfibre towel (instead of a regular bath towel) to squeeze the excess water out of your waves.
How to add definition to natural waves
To maximise definition, Peralta says to start by applying a leave-in conditioner to damp hair. Depending on your styling goals, you can also layer in a styling treatment (she recommends combining the Paul Mitchell Full Circle Leave‑In with Hydrating Foam).
Next, use a detangling brush or wide-tooth comb to evenly distribute the product. “The bristles naturally help create separation and shape in the waves,” Peralta says. For added definition, she also recommends finger-curling small sections of your hair. “The smaller the section, the tighter the wave or curl, so you can really customise the look depending on how defined you want your texture to be.”
How to reduce frizz in wavy hair
The way that you let your waves dry can make a big difference in how much frizz you’re dealing with on a daily basis. Mirna Jose, curly and textured hair expert and Isima hairstylist, says that using a diffuser can speed up dry time, help define waves and minimise frizz. If you’re letting your hair dry naturally, try adding a smoothing air-dry cream.