What Is Water Wave Hair and How to Style It?

May 26, 2025 Mikey Moran

Creating a look that the whole block sits up and takes notice of is what we’re all about here at Private Label. What better time to do it than right now?

With the Water Wave style well and truly back in fashion, you’re ready to step out in style and make yourself stand out for all the right reasons.

Perfect when you want to be able to set the tone for a great night out.

Now that you know what we’re all about today, it’s time we guided you through everything you need to know.

What is water wave hair?

Throw a stone into a lake from the shoreline, and you’ll see those tranquil waves moving at their own pace and doing their own thing.

They act like they have minds of their own, taking their time to do it all in their own way. This is the vibe we want to bring to your crown right now.

The waves in water wave hair like Water Wave HD Closure Wig are shaped and showcased so that they mimic the natural tranquility of waves on the water, and the results will always speak for themselves.

You can create them by restyling Straight Hair bundles and wave extensions, or you can work on your own natural hair if you so wish.

The choice is always yours when you come to us.

The texture of water wave hair

There are a variety of ways to achieve the texture you want, not least of all because you have the freedom to determine just how wavy your hair is.

Tighter curls add more volume and bounce for an energetic look, while slowly, more gently undulating waves are all about toning it down for a chilled-out vibe.

The key thing is to give a little thought to each of your options so that you can choose the Right Extensions to create something that you’ll fall in love with as soon as you catch yourself in the mirror.

Does water wave hair look natural?

Yes, provided you work through the Private Label styling tips that you’re going to be treated to a little later on in this article.

Water waves, when you are using Water Wave Bulk, have a natural look and feel that you can’t achieve with many other styling choices, and the reason for this is obvious.

You’re trying to mimic a natural shape, form, and pattern that all of us immediately recognize when we see it, and that means that you can step out in a unique way.

You’re adding volume and texture while at the same time toning things down and doing it in a way that makes you feel natural and balanced.

Just what you need when you want to be able to set the tone for a stylish entrance that no one will be able to ignore.

Different water wave styling choices

There are so many subtle varieties that will be able to treat you to different styles when the mood takes you, but here are the three we want you to focus on today:

Beach waves like Beach Wave U Part Wig are for the queens who are chilled, know their worth, and want something a little free-flowing and eclectic.
Tighter curls like Deep Wave Hair give you that little bit of extra volume and bounce when you want a natural look that’s also got that additional burst of energy you’ve been looking for
There is also a school of thought that says minimalist waves can set the right tone because they are all about taking things easy and being subtle.

The choice is yours, and you can arrive at the perfect option when you read on until you get to the bottom of this page!

Heat styling with a flat iron

Section off a run of your hair with one hand and run your Flat Iron from the root to the tip with the other.

You then want to gently flow with the iron in opposing directions so that you can start to bring the curls and waves to life.

Just remember to keep the iron on low heat and give your hair plenty of TLC afterward.

Heat styling with a curling wand

If you’re blessed with a curling wand, section off a run of your hair and then wrap it around the iron.

Set it to a low heat, hold it for a short period of time, and then release it to let the curls and waves do their thing.

Want something a little tighter and curlier? Wrap it a little tighter and hold it for a little longer.

Scrunching to achieve water wave hair

Your new curl-enhancing mousse will be your best friend when you want to create natural waves with minimal effort.

Get your hair towel damp after a bath or shower, apply your mousse, and then scrunch it at the tips to achieve the desired look and amount of volume you’ve been looking for.

The braiding technique for water wave hair

Beachy waves are all about being laid back and chilled out, and the same goes for how you bring them to life.

Towel dry your hair so that it’s still a little damp, and then tie it off into a pair of buns.

Once your hair is dry, release the buns and let the beach waves do their thing in a way no other hairstyle can!

The secret wash-and-go method for water waves

Reach for a bottle of your favorite leave-in conditioner or styling gel and apply it to a damp crown after a shower, and the magic will soon happen.

Let everything dry naturally, and you’ll be left with waves that ebb and flow without a care in the world.

How to keep your water wave hair on point

There are three quick things you need to be able to do if you want to set the tone and step out in style:

Hydrate: Treating yourself to some trusted and proven Moisturizing products will help provide the TLC your crown needs if you’re heat styling
Protect: Sleeping with a satin scarf at night will keep friction at bay and help your waves stay beautiful in the morning.
Be Gentle: Gentle downward motion with a soft brush is the name of the game here.