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HOW TO Create a Vintage S Wave With a Flat Iron

Gregory Patterson of BLOWPro shows HOW TO create a classic vintage S wave with the new Sedu Diamond flat iron.

Maggie Mulhern
Maggie MulhernBeauty and Fashion Director, MODERN SALON
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August 8, 2013
HOW TO Create a Vintage S Wave With a Flat Iron
HOW TO Create a Vintage S Wave With a Flat Iron
HOW TO Create a Vintage S Wave With a Flat Iron
HOW TO Create a Vintage S Wave With a Flat Iron
HOW TO Create a Vintage S Wave With a Flat Iron
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Gregory Patterson, blowpro lead stylist has been touring the world offering the latest in blow dry education, but along the way...HE is picking up some tips. On a recent visit in Sweden, Patterson admits he had an AHA moment when he saw an artist create a perfect S Wave with a flat iron. "He simply pushed and pulled while tapping the iron on the section," says Patterson. "It was so simple and effective. It created this beautiful S Wave in seconds."

Patterson offered Modern a demo while helping to launch the new Sedu Diamond flat iron. "It sure helps to be working with a perfect iron," says Patterson. "This is my new favorite tool."

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Step 1: Take a one inch section and pull out from the head. Take a one inch flat iron (Patterson uses the Sedu Diamond) and place at the base of the section, holding just off scalp.

Step 2: Clamp the iron as you push and pull the section pressing into the S shape.

Step 3: Work to the end of the section, pushing, pulling and clamping to set the shape.

Step 4: The S Wave, created in seconds.

In this short video (less than 2 minutes) Patterson shows HOW TO create the perfect vintage S wave.

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