finger wave

noun

: a method of setting hair by dampening with water or wave solution and forming waves or curls with the fingers and a comb

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For starters, finger waves on two attendees took us back to the 1990s—reuniting alumni with the classic hairdo found on the pages of their old yearbooks. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2024 The new ‘do is a 1920’s finger wave look, which the audio-animatronics team recreated using Marcille irons under Powell’s supervision. Essence, 21 May 2024 Producers liked the bleached blonde finger waves that Gabrielle, 27, donned during the audition. Samantha Chery, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2023 Inspired by her aunt’s advice, Skinner opted for a dark smokey eye and 1920s finger waves in her hair. Florence O'Connor, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for finger wave 

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of finger wave was in 1925

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“Finger wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finger%20wave. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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