How to get soft air dried waves

• Soft touchable waves
• Light definition that lasts
• Natural volume with less frizz

What you need

• Merwave Cleanse Shampoo
• Merwave Repair Conditioner
• Merwave Protect Gel or Merwave Cast Foam for light hold
• Merwave Wavy Hair Oil to scrunch out the cast
• Merwave Refresh Spray for day two
• Cotton tee or microfibre towel
• Wide tooth comb or your fingers

1. Cleanse well

Wash with Cleanse Shampoo. Rinse. Your waves need a clean start.

2. Load up on slip

Condition with Repair Conditioner. Detangle gently. Rinse so hair feels smooth not coated.

3. Work on soaking wet hair

Water helps spread product. Do not squeeze all the water out yet.

4. Choose your styler

For soft flexible hold use a small amount of Protect Gel.Want extra bounce without weight Use Cast Foam. Rake through mid lengths to ends. Then scrunch upward.

5. Micro plop

Use a cotton tee to blot. Ten gentle squeezes. No rubbing. This keeps shape and removes extra water.

6. Air dry

Let your hair be. Do not touch while it sets. If pieces separate, give a light scrunch at the ends.

7. Break the cast

When almost dry, warm a few drops of Wavy Hair Oil in your palms. Scrunch to soften. Hello soft waves.

8. Lock the look

If needed, mist Refresh Spray and scrunch once. Done.

Pro tips

• Use less product at the root. More on the ends.
• Fine waves love small amounts. Start tiny. Add if needed.
• Do not touch while drying. Touch creates frizz.
• Want more lift tomorrow Read our guide to diffusing wavy hair.

• Too much product. This makes waves feel heavy.
• Rubbing with a towel. This breaks the pattern.
• Drying in a draft. Move away from direct air flow.

Shop the routine

• Cleanse Shampoo
• Repair Conditioner
• Protect Gel
• Cast Foam
• Wavy Hair Oil
• Refresh Spray

Want a simple bundle that does it all Try our full wavy routine and enjoy soft touchable waves that last.

Spritz Refresh Spray from mid lengths to ends. Scrunch.

Smooth any dry ends with one drop of Wavy Hair Oil. That is it.

FAQ

Will this work for fine hair

Yes. Use less product. Focus on ends. Scrunch lightly.

Gel or foam for the softest feel

Use a small amount of Protect Gel for soft flexible hold.

For extra lift without weight choose Cast Foam.

How do I stop frizz when air drying

Do not touch while drying. Micro plop with a cotton tee. Finish with one drop of Wavy Hair Oil.

Can I mix gel and foam

Yes. Use a small amount of Protect Gel first. Then add a light layer of Cast Foam. Scrunch for soft results.

What if my roots look flat

Keep product off the first inch at the root. Flip hair while drying. For more lift try our diffusing guide.