Ghost Waves Are All About Embracing Pretty, Relaxed Texture

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about how big embracing bohemian texture will be for 2025, but one trend that's playing into pretty and swirls are ghost waves.The style combines two hair headliners, first the movement toward celebrating natural, mixed textures. “I don’t think of natural hair as a trend, but what I do think is happening is the embracing of natural hair," points out pro hair stylist, .

And secondly, the return of the boho-y, carefree textures we saw in both the ‘70s and the noughties.Coined by pro hair stylist, , ghost waves as “barely-there waves that undulate in a soft ‘S’ shape.” Smith adds, it's an “unexpectedly relaxed style for spring that can also be achieved with one’s natural texture if it falls into waves.”Ghost waves celebrate a mixed, messy texture, which you'll tend to find in natural hair over strict uniformity.

If you're creating the waves with a styler, it's a good idea to mix techniques and wave patterns so it feels more undone and relaxed.

It's the opposite of a super polished finish. “This is a style that can be ideal for daytime and casual events, but can also add an edge of cool to a glamorous outfit or event,” points out Smith.As for how to create ghost waves, “Air dry the hair with a supporting cream based product [if your hair has a natural wave to it], or generate these waves using a (or three-barrelled tong),” says Smith.