How to Use finger wave in a Sentence

finger wave

noun
  • Models are wearing finger waves, low buns, slick backs.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Karrueche, for one, had baby doll finger waves with 90s-thin brows.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Throughout the film, her look hinges on loose chestnut finger waves and soft, monochrome washes of crimson on the eyes and mouth.
    — Vogue, 5 Jan. 2019
  • Brooks coordinated her makeup with the ruddy color of her dress, while her hair was set in finger waves.
    — Karen Mizoguchi, PEOPLE.com, 21 Jan. 2018
  • The singer sported her black hair in a sleek crop with finger waves, while her makeup included pink eye shadow, winged liner and a glossy coral lip.
    — Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
  • But what happens when Campora isn’t on hand to shape the bouncy bob into glamorous finger waves?
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Avci got the idea for the style after hearing his students express their fear of executing finger waves on wet hair.
    — Teryn Payne, Allure, 11 Apr. 2018
  • Inspired by her aunt’s advice, Skinner opted for a dark smokey eye and 1920s finger waves in her hair.
    — Florence O'Connor, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Imagine a Daisy Buchanan bob coupled with a white t-shirt and denim, or a finger wave updo worn with luxury logos.
    — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2019
  • Channel your inner-Missy Elliott with finger waves that fall like Humpty.
    — Shalwah Evans, Essence, 22 Apr. 2020
  • But in Halle's case, her asymmetrical bob, with a tumble of finger waves skimming her left cheekbone, manages to tick all boxes.
    — Bianca London, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2023
  • On the more accessible end, there were finger waves, a take on a hairstyle that first became popular in the 1920s.
    — Jihan Forbes, Allure, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Her finger waves were the work of hairstylist Teddy Charles, while her makeup came courtesy of Lisa Houghton.
    — Alyssa Hardy, Teen Vogue, 10 Jan. 2018
  • Jacobs himself helped raise the men's beauty bar at the Met Gala by sporting finger waves and dramatic eyeliner.
    — Lindsay Weinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 July 2019
  • Producers then scheduled a day for Gabrielle — who learned how to do finger waves by watching YouTube tutorials — to teach the stylist.
    — Samantha Chery, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2023
  • For starters, finger waves on two attendees took us back to the 1990s—reuniting alumni with the classic hairdo found on the pages of their old yearbooks.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2024
  • The move has been seen all over Russia at this tournament, two fingers waved quickly and emphatically through the air in the shape of a TV screen.
    — Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 6 July 2018
  • Under that scarf, hairstylist Ashanti Hildreth sculpted flawless finger waves.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Feb. 2026
  • At the end, post-camera kiss, Ashley finger waves while clutching a takeaway coffee—perhaps the ultimate Olsen accessory.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2019
  • Meanwhile, Jeremy Pope transformed into a traditional flapper, turning finger waves masculine with a side part, fade, and kiss curl.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 6 May 2025
  • The notorious digital rectal exam, also known as a prostate check, finger wave exam, or other creative appellations, is performed by placing a finger in the rectum.
    — Dr. Jared Heiner, idahostatesman, 19 Feb. 2018
  • The new ‘do is a 1920’s finger wave look, which the audio-animatronics team recreated using Marcille irons under Powell’s supervision.
    — Essence, 21 May 2024
  • For Sydney Sweeney’s look in particular, her hairstylist Glen Oropeza drew inspiration from vintage finger waves, while also attempting to modernize the hairstyle.
    — Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 6 May 2025
  • Paired with a glossy blurred lip, statement lashes, and soft finger waves in her signature pixie cut (courtesy of Nikki Nelms using OGX products), this look is the perfect centerpiece for our siren beauty mood boards.
    — Glamour, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Classic finger waves, courtesy of hairstylist Ursula Stephen, completed the playful, yet sophisticated ensemble.
    — Stephanie Chan, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2017
  • During a performance, breakthrough singer-rapper Lizzo brought Elliott’s colorful and eccentric music videos to life in an ensemble similar to what Elliott sported in the late ‘90s — the finger wave hairdo included.
    — Washington Post, 14 June 2019
  • During a performance, breakthrough singer-rapper Lizzo brought Elliott’s colorful and eccentric music videos to life in an ensemble similar to what Elliott sported in the late ’90s — the finger wave hairdo included.
    — Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 14 June 2019

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