Mastering Open Hairstyles: Hollywood Waves & Voluminous Curls
From glamorous Hollywood waves to soft, natural curls, open hair is the perfect finishing touch. Whether you are a student mastering the craft or a stylist looking to upgrade your techniques, here is how I break down these popular styles step-by-step.
Hollywood waves are perfect for receptions and engagement parties. I teach you how to create these soft, glamorous waves that last all night and look incredible on camera.
Learn to create voluminous curls for a glamorous open hairstyle. This look is perfect for parties, receptions, and any event where your client wants to make a statement.
This tutorial shows the technique for creating classic Hollywood waves on a ponytail. This is a chic and modern style, perfect for a cocktail party or reception.
An open wedding hairstyle with soft waves and a colorful floral accessory. This look on a real model shows the beautiful, romantic effect you can create for your clients.
A beautiful open hairstyle for a wedding day, featuring a twisted front and soft curls. I teach how to create a balanced look with detail in the front and flowing waves at the back.
An easy and elegant open wedding hairstyle on a real model. This before-and-after shows the transformation and the beautiful result of well-executed curls and styling.
A beautiful open engagement hairstyle with soft curls and a twisted front. This is a popular and romantic choice for pre-wedding functions.
About this collection
When creating voluminous curls, the secret isn't just the iron. It starts with your base work. Before taking any tong to the hair, I focus on precise sectioning and root-level preparation. Even if you have fine hair, using the right hold factors and a 32mm tong while ensuring your ridges are clean allows you to create that full, bouncy look without needing excessive backcombing.
The Logic Behind the Look
Open hairstyles, especially Hollywood waves, are not just about curling the hair. It is about understanding head shapes and sectioning angles. In my Janakpuri academy, we start with the fundamentals: how to use a 32mm tong to get the right curl diameter, and more importantly, how to set the roots for long-lasting volume.
Technical Breakdown
- Tool Mastery: I teach students to master tools from 9mm to 38mm. For these specific open styles, we emphasize 32mm for a balanced, soft wave that looks natural yet glamorous.
- Clean Sectioning: A major mistake is taking too thick a section, which makes the heat distribution uneven. I teach diagonal sectioning, which creates smoother, more professional ridges.
- The 'Choti-Choti' Details: True perfection comes from the small things. This includes the angle of the pull, the temperature of the tool, and the placement of the final accessory. I always demonstrate how to layer the product—starting with a heat protectant and finishing with a flexible hold spray that keeps the hair moving rather than turning it into a stiff helmet.
Why This Matters
Whether you are styling for an engagement or a reception, these open styles are high-demand. My training modules, both offline in Delhi and online via my app, are designed to make these complex-looking styles repeatable. If you can understand the logic of the sectioning and the direction of the wave, you can execute these looks on any hair type.
Sunil Kumar
I am Sunil Kumar, and I believe that if you want to master hairstyling, you must learn from the very basics. Whether it is a soft open curl for an engagement or a high-fashion look for a reception, I teach you exactly how to achieve it by breaking down every step into simple, manageable pieces.
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