Last updated: July 13, 2017

Reese Witherspoon’s Retro Waves

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Reese Witherspoon’s Retro Waves

When Reese Witherspoon shows up to a red carpet with an elegant, sideswept style, it’s almost always going to be a fan (and client!) favorite. Here’s how to recreate one of her classic Hollywood looks from Farouk System Inc. Artist Anna Cantu.

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Artist: Anna Cantu, @anna_cantu

Manufacturer: CHI, @chihaircare; Farouk Systems Inc., @farouksystems

HOW-TO STEPS

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Before
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Wash hair with CHI Magnified Volume Shampoo and Conditioner then apply a dab of CHI Silk Infusion from midshaft to ends.
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Apply CHI Magnified Volume Spray Foam at roots and massage in.
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Using your CHI Touch 2 Blow Dryer, choose setting best for your client’s hair type and rough-dry starting at the roots to remove excess moisture.

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Finish drying with CHI Paddle Brush, overdirecting hair for maximum volume in the direction for planned style.
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Section side part from outside eyebrow point to back apex.
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Divide into 3 sections – section 1 ear to ear and clip front 2 sections forward.
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Choose a 1-inch section at the apex and spray CHI Magnified Finishing Spray from roots to ends.

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Curl the back section starting at the top of the crown curling hair and overdirecting forward on base using a 1-inch CHI Orbit Styling Wand.
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Twist hair around 1-inch CHI Orbit Styling Wand and hold for 20 seconds then set with a clip.
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Continue down the back section using a brick lay pattern.
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Move to large front sections. Create 1-inch section parallel to the part and spray with CHI Magnified Volume Finishing Spray.
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Curl section on base in the direction that your client’s hair will fall and then clip in place.
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Continue down until the section is complete.
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Repeat on other side.

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Spray with CHI Magnified Volume XF Finishing Spray for a strong hold.
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Remove clips and begin brushing and stretching the curls beginning at the nape using a CHI Backcomb Brush.
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Continue up and around the head.
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Perfect and set the front wave by securing clips to create a proper wave.

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Spray all over with CHI Magnified Volume XF Finishing Spray and smooth hair back on smaller section side and tuck behind the ear.
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Leave clips in for 3-5 minutes.
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Remove and spray with CHI Magnified Volume XF Finishing Spray.
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Reese’s Finished Look