Jada Pinkett Smith's Smooth Waves

Jada Pinkett Smith wearing her hair long with smooth waves
Jada Pinkett Smith - Photos by Photorazzi
Jada Pinkett Smith is one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood, and her image remains untarnished by the controversies often associated with other actresses in the limelight.
 
Married to Will Smith, and balancing her roles as a mother, step-mom, wife, career woman, and independent lady, Jada has managed to look incredible through it all. We've seen her sporting everything from near-shaved locks in finger waves to long, sleek, straight styles.
 
In the photos above, taken at the premiere of her husband's new film, "The Pursuit of Happyness," Jada is once again wearing her hair long. The hair is gathered from the upper half of her head and flows downward from the center back in smooth waves. The style is simple, elegant, and easily created for those who have enough length.
 
The Cut:
 
In the case of Ms. Pinkett Smith, "cut" might be a misnomer, as she is likely wearing hair extensions. This assumption is based on the time that has passed since she last sported short-cropped hair and the current length of her style.
 
However, this highlights the amazing technology available today in hair and beauty. Hair extensions now come in incredibly natural-looking application techniques. The fusion method of extension application allows for nearly undetectable long hair looks in women with short hair who want a change.
 
For those who don't want to invest in fusion hair extensions, there are other traditional methods of extension application, including the track and sew and bonding methods of applying hair wefts. Regardless of your budget, you can achieve the look you desire.
 
The Style:
 
To achieve the style Ms. Pinkett Smith is wearing, you'll need to add some curl to straighter hair types. If your hair is naturally curly, you can create the look more easily. The diagram shows the method for creating this style in naturally straighter hair.
 
How to style hair with smooth waves - Hair styling technique
 
Roll the hair in a wet set using medium-sized rollers all over the head. Apply a strong-hold styling gel or product to ensure the curls maintain their shape after drying.
 
Once the hair is dry, remove the rollers and use your fingers to comb out the curls. To soften and remove any "roller partings," dampen the tips of your fingers and use a bristle brush along the hairlines in front to smooth the look.
 
To add height to the front of the style, backcomb or ruffle the hair at the top of the head using a comb or brush. Gather the upper section of hair (from the front of the ears to the crown) and secure it at the crown with a comb or barrette.
 
Continue combing out the lower portion of the hair with your fingers. For added definition, rub a bit of smoothing serum on your fingers and run them through the curls to smooth the locks.
 
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See also:
 
Jada Pinkett Smith hairstyles
 
Celebrities with long curly hair