Its appearance was similar to that of a finger wave, but made by a quite different means.
Her hair was styled in what used to be called finger waves.
I gave Tank a little finger wave and drove away.
I gave a little finger wave to the men at the bar.
I gave him a finger wave and got into the pickup.
I gave her a little finger wave and turned my attention back to him.
I gave Tank a little finger wave and both men smiled.
She was a tiny woman, with white hair in finger waves.
I gave a little finger wave and he waved back.
I sent her a reassuring smile and a little finger wave.