(wave n.)
A short haircut is the classic hairstyle that has been worn by African American men for many generations. In past years we have discovered that constantly brushing short hair cuts resulted in attractive wave patterns around the hair that we called Brush Waves. Pomades were used to further develop this style. To assist with perfecting this style a nylon head scarf that we call the Doo-Rag was created to help hold and mold the style. Today the term for this wave hairstyle is the 360 Waves. When the hair is cut very short and brushed often a natural looking pattern of waves form around the perimeter of the head pretty much in a 360 degree angle. This is why they are called 360 Waves.

Many guys have said that they have tried many times, but have been unable to get waves. There have been many different techniques to achieve waves. I have discovered this technique to work well. Follow these instructions and drop me (Ken@hollywoodbarber.com) a note to tell me how they turned out.

-Warning- not all individuals will experience results

What you will need:
• Doo-Rag
• Firm bristle, hoarse hair brush
• Pomade - Murray's is probably the most popular brand. I prefer Dax because it
is not as thick and doesn't build flakes.
• Towel
• Hot water

Your Hair & Texture
When beginning the wave process the hair should be at least 1 ½ (I have waves at a light fade) inch in length to achieve the 360 waves. Any less length would be too low for waves to form.

Not necessarily true, I have naturally curly hair, those with hair similar to mine just have to brush down to form waves.

Now that you have the right hair length and you have gathered the things you will need. Let's begin your 360 Waves Process. Decide which hair texture you have. Choose one and follow the steps from there.

Curly Hair (very soft) - If this is your hair texture you may start the 360 waves process with step 1.

Medium Hair (normal) - If your hair lies down naturally with no extra efforts, I consider that normal. You can start the 360 waves process with step 1.

Very Coarse Hair (heavy, tightly curled, thick) - Many people with coarse hair say they cannot achieve waves no matter how much oil or pomade they use or how much brushing they do. But you can. My advice is to texturize the hair first to soften it. I suggest using a texturizing kit, like Sportin Waves, S-Curl, or Duke. Follow kit set-up instructions carefully. Leave texturizer in for o more than 5 minutes. Neutralize and allow the hair to dry. You can use a hair dryer or just air dry. Now you can start the 360 waves process with step 2.

STEP 1
Start with clean dry hair. A good conditioning shampoo would be best.

STEP 2
Apply a generous amount (size of a silver dollar) of Nu Nile throughout the hair. It may look white as though it is too much, but don't worry. It is not too much.

STEP 3
Soak towel with hot water. Wring well.

STEP 4
Lay towel on the hair for about 1-2 minutes. Apply pressure to the towel allowing the pomade to melt into the hair. Remove towel.

STEP 5
Begin brushing the hair starting at the crown area. Be sure to brush evenly in the direction that the hair grows all the way around.

STEP 6
Tie hair down with a Doo-Rag. This is best to do before you go to bed or at any leisure time you have.

STEP 7
Repeat this process 1-2 times per day.

DO NOT
DO NOT brush the hair when you remove the Doo-Rag.

DO NOT Shampoo the hair for 1-2 weeks while processing the waves. Once the hair is wet the wave pattern will become loose. The longer you go without shampooing the better the waves will set.

-You can if you want to, your hair should still be the same if you do a light shampoo WITHOUT removing the pomade.

DO NOT get a haircut for 2-3 weeks. You may get a lineup, but NO Haircut.

Once you have the waves all the way around the head you may get a haircut with a 1 ½ guard - with the grain.

After the hair cut repeat the wave steps process. Keep wearing the Doo-Rag. You should be good on the 360 waves from this point.

REMEMBER: Ask your barber not to use a guard less than the #1 ½ guard - with the grain.

Your barber will most likely be upset when he starts to mess up the clippers, it will be very hard

and painful when you get your haircut unless you don't wash the pomade out

IMPORTANT KEY: Brushing the hair evenly is an important key.