Method 1 of 5: Using Braids to Make Waves Hair should be washed or misted. It is recommended to start with moist hair while braiding your hair to produce waves. Frizz and snarls should be reduced. Frizz and snarls will sabotage your attempts to generate natural-looking waves. Separate your hair into pieces. Your hair should be braided. Allow your hair to dry completely. Unbraid your hair and arrange your waves. Spray your hair with shine spray to give it some extra glitz. Method 2 of 5: Using Wigs to Make Waves Hair should be washed or misted. It is recommended to start with moist hair while wigging your head to produce waves. Frizz and snarls will sabotage your efforts to generate natural-looking waves. Place a wig on your head. Secure the wig to your head using bobby pins or other small accessories if necessary. Go over the wig with a fine-tooth comb to remove any knots or tangles. Wait until your hair is completely dry before removing the wig. Method 3 of 5: Using Bands to Make Waves Hair should be washed or misted. It is recommended to start with moist hair while banding your head to produce waves. Tie your hair back into a low ponytail at the base of your neck. Wrap a wide elastic band around your head, covering all of your hair except for about an inch of each strand near your scalp.