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Face-Framing Waves
Soft, flowing waves combined with long layers and tapered sections around the face for movement.Our advanced AI generator lets you try out the Face-Framing Waves look instantly. See if it is the right choice for you before making a commitment at the salon.
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About the Face-Framing Waves for Men
Who it suits
Suits long hair with natural wave or curl potential, across most face shapes thanks to the customizable face-framing. Works on medium to thick density where layers add movement without thinning the ends, and flatters longer or square faces by softening the perimeter. Best for those happy to wave or diffuse hair and keep up regular trims.
How to ask for it
Keep overall length long and add long, soft internal layers starting below the cheekbone for movement, leaving the ends full. Cut tapered face-framing pieces beginning at the cheekbone and lengthening down past the jaw so they blend into the layers. Encourage natural waves with a diffuser or a loose iron bend. Finish with a light wave cream or sea-salt spray for soft, flowing texture.
Upkeep & styling
Trim every 8 to 10 weeks to keep the layers and tapered framing from growing heavy or blunt. Daily, enhance waves with a diffuser or quick iron and apply a light wave cream or salt spray; air-drying with product works for wavier textures.
Face-Framing Waves — frequently asked questions
Where should the face-framing start?
Usually at the cheekbone, lengthening down past the jaw, so the shortest pieces highlight the cheekbones and the taper blends smoothly into the long layers.
Will layers make long hair look thinner?
Cut correctly, no. Keeping the internal layers long and the ends full adds movement without removing density, so the perimeter stays thick while the surface flows.
How do I get the waves to last?
Prep with a light wave cream or salt spray, then diffuse or bend with an iron and let sections cool before touching, which sets the wave so it holds longer.
Does this suit straight hair?
Yes, though straight hair needs a curling iron or wand to create the waves; the long layers and tapered framing still give shape and movement once styled.
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