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24+ Best Waves Haircuts for Black Men in 2023

  • Michael Peters
  • March 14, 2023
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Only a few hairstyles can achieve volume, movement, and texture with the stroke of a brush. With patience and effort, a waves haircut can help you create an unforgettable style.

What Is A Waves Haircut?

A wave haircut is one of the most popular hairstyles for black men to add a dynamic element to their overall look. Waves haircuts are a laid-back form of curls flattened to the scalp by brushing or combing the hair to create rows of ripples or waves.

How To Style Waves Haircut?

The most recommended length for a waves haircut is a short trim of at least 1 1/2 inches long or a buzz cut. Once the hair is at the optimum length, start with taking a shower and drying off your hair. Next, brush your hair. Depending on the texture, you might have to alternate using a soft and medium brush. Begin to brush your hair towards your face, down the sides, and down the back. Continuously brush for at least 10 to 30 minutes to start to set the waves.

Waves haircut is a continual process. It’ll take several weeks for the brush strokes to properly train the patterns. Practice these steps regularly and your hair will eventually adopt its new style.

How To Maintain?

Wave haircuts can be deceiving. From the outside, they don’t look like they require up-keep. However, the key to this hairstyle is practicing quality hair maintenance. Here are some easy tricks to help you along with your grooming routine.

  • Only brush your hair when it is damp. Brushing it when it’s dry can cause irritation, breakage, and excessive dryness.
  • Wear a durag overnight. A simple silk headscarf around the head replenishes your hair’s moisture.
  • Apply moisturizer two or three times a week. Use a dime-sized dab of coconut oil moisturizer or natural wave grease for extra hydration and protection.

Need examples? Check the gallery below:

2 Guard Haircut

The type of guards your barber uses trims your hair at specific lengths. A 2 Guard or “Number #2” haircut will leave ¼ inches of hair on the scalp, which is a perfect length for waves. 2 Guard haircut waves offer significant depth to generate a cool bevel-like effect.

Waves Haircut with Design
Credit: @brownieblends
Taper Waves Haircuts
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2 Guard Haircut Waves with Temple Fade
Credit: @360jeezy
2 Guard Haircut Waves with Taper
Credit: @barbershopconnect

180 Waves Haircut

In contrast to the 360 waves hairstyle listed below, 180 waves split horizontally without wrapping around your head in a complete circle. The waves run mostly along the top and work best with an undercut or high fade. Even though they only take up a smaller portion of your hair, they can still cement an impressionable impact.

Deep 180 Waves
Credit: @matt_giftedhands
Blonde 180 Waves Haircut
Credit: @sickestbarbers
180 Waves with Undercut
Credit: @matt_giftedhands
180 Waves with Back Design
Credit: @kingbarberjordun

Best 360 Waves Haircut

This is the ultimate style if you want your hair to pop from every angle. It’s easy to achieve by brushing your hair in all directions. Like a magician using a spiral to hypnotize audiences, friends, family, and colleagues will find it intriguing how your hairstyle wraps around your head in a complete circle.

360 Waves Haircut
Credit: @sickestbarbers
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Deep 360 Waves Haircut
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High Fade Haircut

The easiest hairstyle shortcut to capture everyone’s attention is a high fade. It’s a staple within the community for Black men because it skyrockets one’s look to the next level. A high fade shows the full force for captivating 180 waves. Small details like a box fade or a clean edge-up sharpen the whole style even more.

High Fade Haircut with Waves
Credit: @matt_giftedhands
Mid Fade Waves Haircut
Credit: @barbershopconnect
High Temple Waves Haircut
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360 Waves with Skin Fade
Credit: @sickestbarbers

Low Fade Haircut

Instead of a barber trimming your hair close to the skin, this fade alternative becomes a closer shave down around the neck. Rather than choosing between a 180 or 360 wave, combine both styles by creating the former edge-to-edge around the forehead and then the latter at the crown of your head. If you want more room to work with, low fade compliment waves haircuts perfectly.

Waves with Low Fade
Credit: @barbershopconnect
Waves Haircut with Cross Design
Credit: @kingbarberjordun
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Skin Fade 360 Waves Haircut
Credit: @barbershopconnect
Low Fade Haircut with Waves
Credit: @barbershopconnect

Taper Haircut with Waves

A little more hair can go a long way. Taper haircuts with waves avoid sharp trims and shaves along with the temples, neck, and ears. This traditional hairstyle adds an inch or two that a low fade won’t provide. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need to create a nice bridge with your beard or line-ups.

Best Haircut for Waves
Credit: @barbershopconnect
Slicked 360 Waves Haircut
Credit: @barbershopconnect
Taper Haircut with Waves
Credit: @originalmosscvtz
1.5 haircut 360 waves
Credit: @barbershopconnect

FAQ

How do you get deeper waves?

For deep waves, your hair should be thick enough not to see your scalp. If your hair is already too short, wait to grow it out. But if you’re going to a barber for an appointment, ask them not to trim it too much. A 2 Guard hairstyle will most likely be the best option for you.

Are 360 waves bad for your hair?

No, it won’t damage your hair if you’re brushing correctly and maintaining consistent hair management. It’s essential to pay attention to how your hair and scalp respond and stop pursuing the style further if it shows signs of irritation.

Wave kits, however, can damage your hair. If you misapply them, chemically-treated kits can cause skin damage, scalp burns, etc.

How to brush waves?

Start brushing your hair straight towards the neck from the highest point of the crown. Then, move clockwise or counter-clockwise to brush down the side near your ears. When you reach the temple, brush in a diagonal-downward motion to your face. Then, brush the middle section on the top towards your forehead and repeat the process on the other side.

How often should you wash your hair in 360 waves?

Limit your showers to two or three times a week for wave haircuts, including 360 waves. Shampoo strips the follicles, while the conditioner works to hydrate. Try to use products with natural ingredients and are sulfate-free, or use a co-wash with conditioner only.

Wave haircuts require more patience and effort than most styles. However, the results will leave your styling game on point and help you unlock confidence you didn’t know you had.

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