12 Hair Styles for Frizzy Wavy Hair That Flatter Every Length

Wavy hair has this in-between quality that makes it so versatile once you know how to style it. It can read sleek and polished or soft and beachy, sometimes within the same week, and figuring out which styles actually control frizz while showcasing your wave pattern makes all the difference.

Here are twelve styles built specifically with wavy, frizz-prone texture in mind.

The Beachy Half-Up

Pull just the crown back and let your natural waves do the rest, embracing texture instead of smoothing it away entirely.

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[IMAGE 2] Close-up of the natural wave texture

Low Bun With Loose Pieces

A relaxed low bun with a few wavy pieces pulled loose around the face gives a soft, romantic look that hides frizz in the gathered sections.

[IMAGE 3] Wavy hair styled into a low bun with loose pieces
[IMAGE 4] Close-up of the loose face-framing waves

Braided Crown for Waves

A loose braid wrapping around the crown controls frizz at the roots while letting the rest of your waves fall naturally underneath.

[IMAGE 5] Wavy hair with a braided crown detail
[IMAGE 6] Close-up of the braid controlling root frizz

The Wet-Look Wave

Apply a curl-defining gel to soaking wet hair and let it air dry completely undisturbed for a glossy, defined wave with minimal frizz.

[IMAGE 7] Wet-look defined waves drying naturally
[IMAGE 8] Close-up of the glossy, gel-defined finish

Twisted Half Crown

Twist two small sections back from your temples and pin them together for a simple style that controls frizz around your face while your waves stay loose below.

[IMAGE 9] Wavy hair with a twisted half-crown style
[IMAGE 10] Close-up of the twist detail

Wave-Enhanced Ponytail

Curl the length of a simple ponytail after securing to add definition and movement that a plain gathered pony wouldn’t have on its own.

[IMAGE 11] Wavy ponytail with enhanced texture
[IMAGE 12] Full look of the finished wavy style

Complete the Routine: More Frizzy Hair Ideas

For quicker options on busy days, our easy hairstyles for wavy frizzy hair post has you covered. Which of these styles fits your wave pattern best?