Overdirection of the wave in fingerwaving may be caused by:

• A. Pinching Or Pushing The Ridge
• B. Pulling The Hair Tight
• C. Using Too Much Product
• D. Moving Too Quickly

Answer: (A)

Overdirection in fingerwaves happens when the ridge is formed in a way that causes the curl to sit or lean beyond its intended direction. Pinching or pushing the ridge changes its position and locks the hair into a set that points too far in one direction, making the wave appear to veer off course. Keeping the ridge evenly formed with gentle, consistent pressure helps the wave sit where you want it. Other factors can affect the texture and timing of the wave—pulling the hair tight changes tension, moving too quickly can create uneven results, and using too much product can weigh the hair—but they don’t inherently push the wave to overdirection like pinching or pushing the ridge does.