There are several techniques to curl your hair.
The term undulate derives from undŭla , a Latin word that refers to a “small wave” . The first meaning of the concept mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ) in its dictionary refers to making waves in the hair .
Some examples
For example: “For the New Year's party, I'm going to dye and curl my hair” , “My mother gave me a straightener that allows me to straighten, wave and curl my hair” , “I don't usually spend a lot of time on my hairstyle, although “I like to curl some side strands before going out.”
A wavy hairstyle has waves , either throughout its volume or only in some parts. Many people choose to curl their hair for aesthetic reasons, for which they can use different products and devices.
It is easier to wave your hair when you have curls . If your hair is straight , the task is a little more complicated, as it can be difficult to achieve the desired shape and then maintain it.
Ways to curl your hair
When hearing about this aesthetic resource, the first thing that comes to mind is the use of irons and tongs , since they are two of the most used tools. While it is true that they offer more than proven results in a short time, ideal for curling your hair before going out, the benefits are contrasted by the damage caused by excessive use.
But this does not mean that there are no alternatives, both for those who want to save on beauty products and for those who want to take better care of their hair from the negative effects of excessive heat . For the former there are techniques that require the use of a dryer, a much more common and economical product; For the latter, however, there is the possibility of waving the hair by making many braids right after washing , so that it dries in the desired shape.
"S" shaped movement
Undulating, on the other hand, can also refer to the movement carried out by that which rotates in the shape of an S. It is common for this meaning to appear to refer to objects that move making waves : “The breeze made the flag gently wave on the mast while it was watched by the soldiers with great emotion,” “I never thought that such an immense bridge would wave.” because of the wind, but last night I saw it with my own eyes,” “Throughout the concert, the gusts made the singer's dress billow on several occasions.”
United States, 1940: a strong wind caused the Tacoma Bridge to waver and break
Beyond the fact that both meanings have different uses, something that can be seen at first glance through the example sentences, there is also a grammatical issue that differentiates them: the one expressed at the beginning of this article corresponds to a transitive verb , while this last, to an intransitive one. Let us remember that transitive verbs are those that need an object beyond the subject so that the action falls on it ("wave the hair "), while intransitive verbs have complete meaning ("the flag waved").
In this case, the intransitive verb undular has a meaning similar to that of ondear , since this is defined as "to move generating waves" and is applied to a flexible body. While it is true that flexibility is a requirement for an object to be able to wave, since otherwise it would simply break, this does not mean that any of its parts can be rigid. In fact, if we return to the example of the bridge whose movement in the form of waves surprises the observer, we should not understand that the properties of its materials changed from one second to the next, but rather that its different parts have a certain degree of mobility to avoid tension. absolute .