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finger wave

/ˈfɪŋɡər weɪv/

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/ˈfɪŋɡər weɪv/C1informal
  • ruТехника укладки волос, при которой волосам придают форму волн с помощью пальцев и средств для укладки, популярная в 1920-х и 1930-х годах, или жест, выполняемый движением пальца из стороны в сторону для выражения неодобрения или отказа.

A hairstyling technique where the hair is shaped into waves using fingers and styling products, popular in the 1920s and 1930s, or a gesture made by moving a finger side to side to indicate disapproval or refusal.

  1. Hairstyle techniqueB2formal

    A method of styling hair into waves using fingers and a comb, popular in the 1920s and 1930s.

    ruТехника укладки волос

    • She learned how to do a finger wave from a vintage hairstyling tutorial.
    • The actress wore a classic finger wave for the 1920s-themed party.
    • Finger waves require wet hair and a lot of practice to perfect.