How the wand shapes waves
Styling begins with sectioning dry natural hair and wrapping each section around a heated curling wand to form loose, beach-style waves. Stylists vary section size and wand placement to control wave size and direction. The approach builds soft bends and visible movement across textured hair rather than tight coils, so shape and flow are deliberate choices.
Contact time and how the hair is released influence the final bend: shorter holds yield looser waves, longer contact produces more defined bends. Your stylist adjusts tension and placement to blend your natural curl pattern with the waved lengths, choosing how much structure to create based on the look you want and how you plan to maintain it day to day.
What shapes the final result
Length and density are primary determinants of how full the finished waves will look and how much time the service requires; these variables also inform the final add-on price. Thicker or longer hair takes more sections and attention to ensure even, balanced waves, which changes both appointment logistics and the visual silhouette.
Regional and hair-specific factors also matter. Nashville’s humid subtropical climate can soften wand-created waves more quickly during summer months, and hair texture or porosity affects how well heat styling holds. Stylists account for these factors when choosing wave size and how much lasting structure to build for events like weddings or concerts.
Appointment and add-on details
This service is offered as an add-on with a listed price of $40 and a scheduled duration of 45 MINUTES; because length and density influence time and material use, the final add-on price may vary when you book. Please tell reception your hair length and volume so we can reserve the correct time and confirm the price at checkout.
May, June, and December are our busiest months for curled styles due to weddings, graduations, and holiday parties, so early booking is advised. Our North Nashville location near the Jefferson Street corridor is convenient for downtown commuters and Germantown diners, making evening and weekend add-on appointments practical for event-ready styling.
