Hairstylist Luigi Murenu is admired for his wild and unashamed hair creations. His take on waves and curls may be a bit too much for the every-day-Jane, but how he manages and bosses around his model’s hair may help you to create your own, much tamer version of his runway waves. Here are his simple tips for styling long and short hair into an inspired mess of beautifully finished curls.

Tools of the trade

If you don’t already own them, do yourself a favor and pick up some quality curling irons in ¾-inch and 1-inch sizes. You may want other size barrels as well, but these two will do the lion’s share of your curling work. Also find a serum that works well for your hair. Depending on your hair type, some serums can be too heavy, so experiment and stick with what works. Last, but not least, invest in a great mousse. Again, spend some time experimenting to find what works best for your hair and your budget.

Ripples

If you have shorter or shoulder length hair, rolling finger waves can be a great way to add that something extra to your look for a night out or just to make a splash at the office. Start with damp hair and work a quarter-size drop of serum from roots to tips and let it air dry. Roll just the front sections with a ¾-inch iron and then immediately run a wide tooth comb through to make loose waves. Be careful not to keep the iron in too long – otherwise your loose waves may look less fabulous and more flapper.

Rolling waves

For longer hair, cascading rolling waves can add volume and personality to an already glamorous look or elevate a blah look to a head-turner. Start with damp hair and mousse it from roots to tips. Apply a small amount of serum to the ends only and blow dry without a brush. Roll the hair up from tips to roots with a 1-inch iron and hold for one second. Slide the iron out carefully and pin the curls to your head until they cool. Fluff with a brush to achieve your desired volume.

Spring fling

This look can transform even the straightest tresses into a forest of springy curls that would make Annie jealous. Start with damp hair and work mouse thoroughly through it. Let it air dry completely and then begin working your way around your head, rolling your hair up with a ¾-inch iron. When you get to the front of your head, switch to a 1-inch iron – larger curls in the front make the look appear more natural and effortless.

Curls to texture

If you have naturally curly hair, you can relax it into soft waves by working mousse thoroughly through damp hair and blowing it straight. Set your hair in loose hot rollers to help regiment your hair’s natural curliness. Brush through the curls until you’re satisfied with the spacing of the waves and make a side part. To add even more texture, curl your hair with a 1-inch iron until you’re a few inches from the roots. Use a wide tooth comb to relax the curls.

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