Textured Side Waves
Heavily textured waves styled with a dramatic side sweep for a classic formal shape.
Women Hairstyles
Soft Side Waves
Soft waves swept over one shoulder with a gentle side part and refined movement.Our advanced AI generator lets you try out the Soft Side 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 Soft Side Waves for Women
Who it suits
Suits long, medium-density straight or wavy hair that drapes well to one side. The deep side part and swept waves flatter round, square, and oval faces by adding asymmetry and softening the hairline. Best for those who like a refined, glamorous finish and are happy to set soft waves with an iron and sweep the volume over one shoulder.
How to ask for it
Ask for long length with soft, long internal layers and a deep side part so the hair sweeps to one shoulder. Request face-framing pieces on the heavier side. Style with a medium-to-large barrel curling away from the face, then brush the waves out softly and direct all the volume over one shoulder for refined, side-swept movement. Set with light hairspray.
Upkeep & styling
Trim every 8 to 10 weeks to keep the layers and face-framing balanced. Style with a barrel iron, curling away from the face, then sweep to one side and set with flexible hairspray. A heat protectant, a smoothing serum for shine, and a texture spray for soft hold keep the waves refined.
Soft Side Waves — frequently asked questions
How do I create a deep side part?
Comb a parting line well off-center, above the arch of one brow, and train it by drying the roots in that direction. A little hairspray or a few minutes pinned helps the deep part hold.
Which way should I curl the waves?
Curl away from the face on both sides so the waves open outward, then sweep everything to one shoulder. Curling away keeps the face-framing soft and the side-swept shape clean.
Will the volume stay on one side?
Encourage it by parting deeply, curling away from the face, and setting with hairspray. A light backcomb at the crown on the fuller side helps the volume stay swept over one shoulder.
Does this need a lot of layers?
No. Keep layers long and soft so the lengths stay full and drape cleanly to one side. The face-framing pieces and the deep part do most of the work, not heavy internal layering.
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