finger wave

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finger wave

She gave a friendly finger wave from across the street.

Definition

Noun: A finger wave is a hairstyling technique in which waves or curls are set into the hair using only the fingers and a styling solution, without the use of heating irons or rollers. It was a popular method for creating a smooth, undulating hairstyle, especially in the early to mid-20th century.

Usage

The term "finger wave" refers specifically to the hairstyle or the process of creating it. * It is used as a countable noun. * It typically describes a finished hairstyle or the act of styling.

Examples
  • The vintage photograph showed women with elegant finger waves.
  • Her stylist created a perfect finger wave for the retro-themed party.
  • Learning to do a finger wave requires practice and a good setting lotion.
Advanced Usage
  • The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe related nouns (e.g., finger wave technique, finger wave pattern).
  • In historical or fashion contexts, it can symbolize a specific era's aesthetic.
Variants and Related Words
  • Finger-waving (noun/gerund): The process or technique of creating finger waves.
    • Finger-waving is a classic hairdressing skill.
Synonyms
  • Marcel wave (a similar waved hairstyle but typically created with a hot iron)
  • Undulating hairstyle
  • Set wave
Antonyms
  • Straight hair
  • Unstyled hair
  • Natural hair
Notes

This term is almost exclusively used in the context of hairstyling and fashion history. It is not used as a phrasal verb or in common idioms.

finger wave

She gave a friendly finger wave from across the street.

Noun
  1. a wave made with the fingers