To give these waves a modern twist, Alicia Vikander parts her hair down the center.

When you try finger waves on long hair, keep them loose and bouncy as seen on Amy Adams. Photo: Getty

Emma Stone channels head-to-toe Old Hollywood glamour. Photo: Getty

Kate Upton's brilliant gown is no match for her luminous tresses. Photo: Getty

Kate Bosworth goes for an elevated updo with an sweeping wave that elegantly falls over one ear. Photo: Getty

This is the classic silhouette of finger waves, reconstructed on Zoe Kravitz with intricate braids that open into soft curls. Photo: Getty

Finger waves look especially glamorous on Emma Robert's red hair. Photo: Getty

These waves are just loose enough that they feel fresh yet classic on model Karlie Kloss. Photo: Getty

Kelly Ripa goes for an on-trend longer in-in-the-front wave. Photo: Getty

Red carpet bombshell Charlize Theron balances a sleek ponytail with a voluminous wave across her crown. Photo: Getty

Diane Kruger glams up a short cut with wavy pieces framing her face. Photo: Getty