If you’re looking to recreate finger waves at home, the first tool you’ll need is patience.

For long and short hair, you will also need a small-tooth, rat-tail comb.

If you have frizz-prone hair, a hooded hair dryer could be a valuable investment.

Ashley Martelle at event

She repeats this process from her forehead to the base of her neck.

YouTubechannel Create Beautiful Hair offers a finger waves tutorial for longer hair.

“The comb needs to be parallel to your finger,” she states.

Michelle Weaver at event

“Don’t have the comb at an angle.”

The YouTuber combs the section into the first C shape, then clips the wave into place.

She repeats this with the waves going in opposite directions, then lets the hair rest in clipped sections.

The style is complete with a few spritzes of hairspray.