COSMETOLOGY: FINGERWAVE DEMO FOR STATE BOARD

[@stephaniehayward9309]

This is perfect. I've just started learning finger waves, and I was having a really hard time. My instructor goes a little too fast for me, and this video lets me watch it again and again. Thank you very much! This video is better than my instructor!

[@bam1760]

This is a totally authentic, back to the past, technique shown. I graduated from Heights Beauty School in '66--this video is exactly what state board expected.

[@tiffanycrystalclear]

As a professional stylist that I'm now 7 years . Finger wave are important to keep on practicing ! Because you never know who will be the next client sitting on your chair faking for a retro finger wave style for a decade party ! Thanks for sharing , I learn from everyone in the industry every single day! Love it

[@ivyneedle2167]

You explain it much more better than my teacher does, i learned much more better with you than her.

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

+yung trapgodess Thank you!

[@ivyneedle2167]

No, thank you!

[@Markofitch]

+yung trapgodess agreed

[@faridhusseini8179]

Ivy Needle 😂😂😂😊😊

[@martellhare3628]

I’m with you that’s exactly what I was thinking literally I couldn’t understand it with my teacher

[@paigenotfound404]

Hardest thing I've ever done in my life. School today was pure hell haha.

[@celestineeady7999]

Paige White I’m ready to quit at this point 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@mlima903]

I can't thank you enough for showing me how to do the finger wave! I have watched a lot of your videos and they show me how to do things correctly. Thanks again because you have literally been more of an instructor than the one I have!!!!

[@sophiadelarivas2589]

This technique is so fascinating to watch be performed

[@cosmicheartbeat6784]

This is SO much better of an explanation than I got from my instructor. This is AMAZING, thank you SO SO Much! In fact, one of the girls in my class told me that this video taught her how to do it, she was having a lot of trouble until she saw this.

[@roxiebotting7908]

Kaylee Staaben if your doing your finals I would listen to your instructor.

[@anabel4407]

This is one of the most challenging things we’re doing in my cosmetology class right now ... this helped me so much more though

[@SherriRoller]

This is just what I was looking for. I am a substitute teacher at a vocational school and I needed a refresher on figure waves. You are so so so good and I can't wait to show this demo to my students tomorrow!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@xLetThemEatCakex]

SO GENIUS. never seen it explained SO CLEARLY and so simply..done so much better than the hectic hairspray iron way. This is much healthier for the hair too!

[@GirlArmy21]

We just learned this at school on Friday! It is no longer part of our Provincial exam for Cosmetology in Canada. But still fun to learn and such a great vintage style making a comeback in movies. Thanks for sharing! XO

[@richelleandre9729]

The de-regulation of the industry made it unnecessary to take this exam beyond your regular diploma exam or apprenticeship work. I am in BC and you have the option to obtain hours through a school and get a diploma or apprenticing. That's it, you're done. But for those who want to go on and get the qualification, you bet your butt this is on the exam. Ugh.

[@GirlArmy21]

Do you have to still write for your license in BC? In NS, we do school and then go for licensing exams - written and practical.

[@richelleandre9729]

there is a written and practical administered by the school, yes. You are considered licensed at that point in BC, and Alberta, and probably a few other provinces

[@GirlArmy21]

Richelle Andre Wow, not in NS. We do our exams in school to get our diploma....and then an all day licensing exam with the Province (CANS-Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia). We do written tests all morning at the Association...and practical (including colour application, perm set, cut (90 degree cut) and style in the afternoon-all assessed/graded as you go.

[@richelleandre9729]

Yes, this is what it used to be. It was deregulated and the west. I guess I should rephrase and say that licensing is no longer required to practice, as opposed to having your "official license" when you receive your diploma. Geez, I should visit NS to take my licensing exam. Finger waves, skip waves and roller set is added to your list for the licensing option I have to take in BC. Best of luck to you!!

[@hayleystone6835]

refreshing to see someone actually using proper hairdressing techniques and no fandangled 'special' equipment or clips. Well done!

[@alexisssu]

This video is so amazing! Like finger waves are the worst and none of my teachers teach me in a way that will stick but this one certainly does! Thank You!

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

Use your fingers under the first ridge as a guide and it will help.

[@taymattei2871]

Thank you so much. Have watch several of your tutorials. As a new cosmetology student I am struggling with a teacher that doesn't want to be in the classroom. I've shared your videos with my classmates and they are appreciative as well.

[@TattooMommy1189]

I absolutely love these videos. I am not going to school for this or anything.. but this teacher is so informational... love it

[@jbutle80]

I think this is the best fingerwaving video on youtube. I have been looking for a good one for months now. Thank you so much. Now I have the confidence to try it on my own!!!!!!

[@Nappy2BeMe]

You are my Sensei and I...the "grassahoppa". This....is by far the BEST demostration I have seen on here. Thanks for the talk through and clear video detail. If you do that on a mannequin....your skill on a paying customer...must be straight DANGEROUS! I will watch this and master this myself....Thank you--OH GReAT Finger Wave One!

[@Horsefan08]

Thanks for this video. I have really short hair and started getting tired of the same look everyday. I love retro looks and this is something even I can do. Thanks again can't wait to try it! =)

[@Kelly-np2tg]

Finger waves have been the hardest thing I have done in school. I became extremely frustrated.

[@Chefboyaredee52088]

You're telling me! I'm learning this right now, and it makes me want to chuck the mannequin head across the room

[@Kelly-np2tg]

Steven Spady yes I think at one point in presalon I did.

[@Chefboyaredee52088]

I did it once, and for some reason I can't do it again. Granted I've only been in school for 5 days

[@nichick39]

They are and your fingers hurt afterwards

[@Kelly-np2tg]

Steven Spady keep trying and you'll get better. I've been in school 10 MO. I can do them now. At first I was so frustrated and people actually come into the salon and ask for them.

[@pimowski2525]

Hello I must say that your finger wave video is the best one on youtube !!! I have been watching and trying all sorts of techniques but non of them come close to yours !!!! I am especially grateful for the up load, because in 3 days I'm taking my state board exam :) Thank you

[@Way2Spirited]

Ahhh! Cosmotology school flashback lol I never had one real request for finger waves though. I think state board exams would be better if they required things like texturizing, scissor over comb and multiple hair type/ethnicity skills instead of finger waves and pin curls like we had to do in the 90s.

[@Jeimundre]

I agree most of my old classmates say they never did a finger wave or skip wave after state board

[@tashapasco8668]

Rob V kkkkKio

[@NMW80]

agreed,they need to change with the times,we have to do them in Australia too in cosmo school.

[@foreverh94]

Omg! The nerve of these schools to teach finger dexterity! To require people to know how to work with hair from every angle, with and without heat! And don't get me started on how the exam has nothing to do with actually doing hair skin or nails and EVERYTHING to do with Sanitation, disinfection, and Client Protection! They should be ashamed of themselves!.. If you don't get it? You never will..

[@enchamade8]

Thirty years ago, when I was in cosmetology school, I didn't think I would ever need to know how to do finger waves, nor did I think clients would want them. Then...after a few years behind the chair I decided that I wanted to work in TV, feature films, and theatre. Period hairstyle knowledge and techniques are imperative if those industries are something you're interested in. Learn EVERYTHING you can, and be versatile with your skills. You won't regret it.

[@OlgaLevin]

This is my favorite hairstyle ever! I had a hairstylist do this specific style for a friends wedding many years ago. Its a beautiful hairstyle, but also one that really puts the "pain" in the phrase "beauty is pain". The hairstyle itself is not physically painful. Just a pain to fall asleep because you can't lye down in bed in any other way other than face down. So for 3 days straight I slept seated my face in my arms.

[@poisoncupcake74]

oh my god I wish you were my teacher. you have helped me more than you even realize. thank you kindly from my heart.

[@mclesther1980]

Not many people actually get finger waves. The only reason it is still required is because mastering finger waves is very technical and being able to do them means you can train the hair to do what you want it to do.. Very good demo

[@betsyrhoades3092]

Most accurate demo I've seen. Perfection.

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

You welcome! Thanks for watching. Maybe Texas state board will adopt the NIC testing and drop the fingerwave part of the test, but, the good news is, that if you lean how to do finger waves, you will be able to mold any type of hair to any direction; it is a great exercise for finger dexterity for hairdressers. Plus you will be able to do them for shows, photo shoots, videos, etc.

[@Michaelabeauty96]

This was what my substitute was trying to show me today and I was getting beyond frustrated this is the only video I found that’s the same technique she did thank you!

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

Yes, exactly! But it is good to know how to do fingerwaves still, since we don't know if it will come back for state board or in fashion, plus they use it in movies a lot.

[@ehoye33]

I am in school currently and I despise these things I don't know why it's so hard man lol

[@nikkiboo8944]

TBH THIS WAS BY FAR ONE OF THE BEST VIDEOS ON FINGER WAVES IN SCHOOL THIS WAS THE HARDEST FOR ME TO LEARN I COULDNT CONCOR THE 2 COMB METHOD I USE TO CRY CAUSE I GAVE IT MY ALL AN STILL COULDNT GET IT MAYBE IF THEY WOULD HAVE TAUGHT US LIKE THIS IT WOULD HAVE BEEN MUCH MUCH BETTER THANK U FOR THE UPLOAD AN YES IVE FINALLY LEARNED HOW TO DO THIS AFTER ALMOST 12YRS👍🏽💯🙌🏽🤗

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

Thank you so much for your kind words! You made my day!

[@aaroncuts]

The BEST fingerwave tutorial on KZbin!

[@WhyNotXoX7]

I can do a finger wave a little bit but I wanted to find a video that shows you how to do it the right way. This is probably the best tutorial on finger waves I've ever seen. Thanks for posting this!

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

You welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Dushie12]

you are the best cosmo teacher there is !

[@TCBEAUTYSUPPLY1972]

love the way you are showing you demostration....and seems so easy the way you are explain the steps

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

Thank you! Thanks for your support!

[@KatrinaBelle]

Finally a good tutorial thank you!

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

@williedrums You are right. It is a routine way of giving out instructions; all the state board procedures start with "washing hands with soap and water" and all the books state the procedures that way, too. I am sure you will feel much better knowing that the state board has changed washing hands to sanitizing it with any hand sanitizer, and you won't hear the annoying wash with soap and water any longer. Hope this makes you feel better.

[@bodaleni]

IV looked at lots of finger wave demo's on you tube but this one is by far the best. x x

[@PierceTheSleepyCloud]

Luv this video... Our teacher surprised us with a mock stateboard finger wave practical and we all struggled with forming the ridge. After watching your video, I can now form the "C" shape, form ridges and hollows with ease. Thanks soooooo much for sharing. :)

[@nakishajames2111]

Omg!....i love that finger wave. That look so easy to do. I think thats a perfect hair style to put on someone

[@nakishajames2111]

She also explain it very well. See to do too

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

+Nakisha James Thanks for you kind words!

[@niakrox1202]

that is gorgeous! the best thing i've seen so far... been looking around on youtube for about 2 hrs.

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

You welcome! Fingerwave styles are back as editorial styles for magazines and runway, so it is important to know how to do them, or if you are not going to do them directly, at least know the shape to make them with pin curls or curling iron. I have a lot of videos that show how; one of them is my latest Brenton Lee video; he makes the waves with pin curls.

[@kittyychampagne4092]

i have been trying to figure this out for weeks IM AHOUT TO START CRYING

[@rain3743]

A right of passage for beauty school. LOL

[@Clipr0]

Impressive! I love that classic style ❤well demonstrated teacher💯

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@SMiLEYBAYBEE187]

in class they teached me a different way and it was so hard for me to achieve and after i watched this i learned it and after a few practices i can say i perfected it, THANK YOU!

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

You welcome!

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

You welcome! I left you a link for the state board set video that has the pin curls, as you asked. It also has the roller placements: over-directed, on base, half on/ half off base, and completely off base. Different state have some differences in the procedures (practical), but this is what we do in California.

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

@zanybrainyrainey If the hair is longer than the neck, you can continue waving all the way down over the shampoo cape, although, originally, fingerwave was designed for short hair.

[@passionfruitfruit]

That's just splendid! So beautifully and neatly done!

[@MissWhitneyCouture]

Bravooo! Best finger wave tut on KZbin- swear! Thanks a bunch! :)

[@yolireals4992]

Thank u so much for showing me how to do finger waves...you have one of the best tutorials on here!

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

@NoDoubtArion ECO Styling gel will work, too. Any thick gel will work. They also sell those gels in 99c stores.

[@MellixAmazingg]

I'm so glad our state boards is just a huge test & not hands on test lol I can't do finger waves to save my life but I'm practicing real hard!

[@danidelafuente1]

What state are you in?!

[@MellixAmazingg]

@@danidelafuente1 Connecticut

[@tanyawright1742]

Ooo my I totally loved doing this in school. Have to say mine were excellent ! I have not done a finger wave in 22 years ! Love the 20's looks.I may do a head full next week !

[@melissablurryface630]

This is so fascinating, I'm so excited to start cosmetology school this fall! ❤️

[@sydneyjackson201]

Bless you for making this video, my whole class became quickly frustrated and stressed about finger waves. This has helped us immensely, thank you so much!

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

You welcome! I am glad that it was useful!

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

@pinkatastrophe We also use the regular gel; it is thick and holds the wave really good. A chemist friend of mine told me that the ingredients of all gels are alike; they all have PVP resin, water and very few ingredients. The only difference is the thickness. The simple 99c store gel is thick enough. Just don't get the gel with a lot of air bubbles; their only use is to make the amount of gel look more than it really is.

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

@DarkCoCoBeauti Great! So you still do finger waves for the test! My lucky students stopped doing them about 8 months ago.

[@zozaldosseri]

Finally someone do it in the right way !!😍👏👏👏 How its will be when its goes dry?

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

It will look the same when it's dry if you don't comb the hair, or it will be large waves if you comb after the finger wave has dried.

[@sharaekeeling8024]

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[@BeautyHealthTravel]

You welcome! I am sure you'll be great! Let me know how everyone reacted on Monday!

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

Gel will work; firm hold is best, but other kinds work OK, too. No need to straighten the hair, fingerwave works best on curly hair, but straight hair is also waived easily if it is layered.

[@Way2Spirited]

You're an excellent instructor and easy to understand. Great video :)

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

@zanybrainyrainey Fingerwave is hard to do if the hair is not layered, or extremely straight or not moist. If you have a lot of gel, try to spray it with tiny bit of water. I hope this helps.

[@MemoMakeup]

Thank U very much!!!! YOURS is the BEST tutorial I've seen for doing finger waves!!!

[@Nappy2BeMe]

lol...in tha' words of Monica from FRIENDS..."IIIIIIII know!!!" Got me practicin'! Because she makes it seem so effortless. We can get this gurl!

[@luzfigueroa1550]

Very beautiful totally perfection.✂️✂️✂️✂️

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

@MorbidVixen The setting lotion is 99c lotion; all the lotions have the same ingredients; they have to have a resin called PVP, the rest is marketing; you pay for the bottle, the air bubbles, if any, and the color.

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

It is possible if you have layered hair, otherwise it's a little harder to do a fingerwave on long hair. A good strong hold gel will help.

[@martheljoassaint27]

Really instructive & detailed 😍😘😍😘😍😘

[@HiNik]

I'm learning Finger Waves now. This is helpful, hopefully I have everyone in "awe" on Monday =) thanks

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

Thank you! Most of my students don't like to do fingerwaves at first, too, but, once they master it, they incorporate it with different styles, even for competitions.

[@ryebread9092]

Great great video I think I may be ready for my practical Thurs 🤞🤞 !!!

[@danailgoddess]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I’m struggling with finger waves and it’s always the starting part

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

You are most welcome!

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

It only depends on the hair texture, porous hair will dry faster. All and all, 20 minutes under the dryer, or 45 without the dryer.

[@tanbee6022]

I like to use 2 combs instead of my fingers...I learned with a comb now I can do waves either way.

[@emmabeck28]

OMG this is way easier than the way I got shown c': thank you so much! :D

[@WilliamL1988]

I've been having a hard time getting the hang of finger waves but this makes me feel like I can do this.

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

Styles come and go; but movie production companies have time period movies that require the hairdresser to know how to do finger waves. You can also partially incorporate a fingerwave to a style. It also develops great finger dexterity for the new hairdressers. If you can learn to mold the hair this way: you can mold the hair in any other way that you desire. Hope this answers your question. :)

[@pamelapap]

Best tutorial ever! Thank u

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

You welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@MrJrocc09]

Man she made that look so easy great job

[@ArielMariceli]

New student at Paul Mitchell the School its day one of week 2 & today was finger waves & this helps so much thank you for helping

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

So true. The doll head hair is not the easiest to work with; wavy hair works best!

[@9Essence]

This is amazing! I always sucked at these in school but studying to take test in PA and your videos are a great help!!!

[@LisaFreemontStreet]

congrats on the best authentic waving tutorial I've seen. No need to go elsewhere. I wonder what product Mae West used, before the advent of this type of styling gel. :) Anyway, excellent job.

[@smokingloveletters]

it's not a hair style, it's a piece of art!

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

Thank you, I used the gel sold in 99c only stores, since all the gel ingredients are the same with slight thickness difference. No, I did not water it down, the stronger, the better.

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

@NeishaShow You can get the doll heads from most beauty supply stores, like Sally's Beauty Supply or online.

[@darknesofnight4u]

Ty so much I cant wait to try this method today I am so determined to learn finger waves and the way u do it is soo not complicated

[@sergiosemperginer2605]

vaya chulada!, te tendré en cuenta para hacerlo como tu a ver que tal me va!! todo mi ánimo, sigue haciendo vídeos así.

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

@ItisShe Wow, what do they use, if not a comb? Where is your school? I would like to know what tools you use; it's interesting; please let me know.

[@kontrabandaradosci]

it is exacly what I was looking for from ages ! Thank you !

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

It is taught to teach finger dexterity, anyone who can do finger waves, they can mold the hair anyway they want; also; fingerwave is used in movies for the time period that it was in style, if you are the only one in a particular production, like the movie Chicago, you will be the one to be hired and get paid for doing the finger waves. But, yes, I agree that learning how to do a finger wave is a pain; all the hairdressers went through it, including me.

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

You welcome! I am glad that this technique worked for you!

[@amorcanta]

Outstanding video and presentation. Thank you.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

So nice of you

[@cecilitaH]

I need this teacher in my life!!!

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment!

[@marieunuka22]

OMG i agree with you!!!! she is totally THE BEST tutorial i have seen BY FAR! and the way she is showing us is waaaay simpler then the way our tutor teaches us lmao soooo excited to try this new technique thanks @beatyhealthtravel :D keep the tutorials coming. You're my insperation :)

[@BeautyHealthTravel]

@Jenx10sen Thank you so much for your comment; I completely agree.

[@sherry7301]

Thank you very much! Finally I know how to do it! :D

[@angelahagood3639]

Thank you for sharing! I struggle with this technique but you made it easy to understand.🌼