Wave Check refers to the trend of displaying 360 waves—a specific rippled hairstyle—often after removing a durag. The meme exploded on social media platforms like Vine and TikTok, characterized by high-energy reactions and the signature phrase 'Wave Check!' shouted by friends. While it began as a legitimate display of grooming effort, it quickly spiraled into surreal humor where people would reveal everything from completely flat hair to inanimate objects under their caps. Today, it is used to satirize hype culture or simply to celebrate a fresh look with exaggerated flair and comedic timing.