Get the Look: Wavy Summery Hair

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Get the Look: Wavy Summery Hair

By: Audrey Marcher

For an easy summer look try wearing your hair in pretty waves. Here’s how to get the look with four simple steps.

 

1. Wash your hair with your favorite shampoo.

2. Add a little bit of hair mask to condition your hair such as Treat Me Right Peppermint Hair Mask or It’s a 10 Miracle Hair Mask. (You can even use a leave-in conditioner if you don't want to use a hair mask.) Don’t wash the hair mask out…

3. Instead put your hair in a bun or separate your hair in sections, twist up the sections in coils, and secure them with hairpins.

4. Let your hair air dry then let down your beautiful wavy hair.

 

Stay Beautiful! Audrey

Hair Mask How To

Try a Hair Mask Once a Week

Hair masks are an awesome way to nourish dry and over-processed hair between visits to the salon. But even if your hair is relatively healthy it can still benefit from a hair mask. In the summer, when you are out in the sun more and swimming in the ocean or in the pool, a hair mask may be just the ticket to keep your hair looking its best. Here's how to get the maximum results from using a hair mask.


1. It's a good idea to ask your stylist for the best hair mask for your hair. You'll want something that's going to revitalize, moisturize, or nourish your hair. Better yet, you might want a hair mask that does all three. Enjoy Professional Hair Care Mask, for example, softens, moisturizes, and makes your hair healthier. Who doesn't want that?

2. Once you've found a hair mask, use it once a week.

3. Shampoo and rinse your hair as usual but don't apply conditioner.

4. Wrap a towel around your hair and squeeze out the excess water. You'll want damp but not soggy wet hair for the next step.

5. Work the mask into your hair with your fingertips. Use generous portions. If you have dry or damaged hair you'll want to cover the entire head of hair from the roots to the ends. Avoid the roots for other types of hair.

6. Wrap your hair up in a warm towel and let the mask sit for 3 to 5 minutes.

7. Rinse the mask completely out and finish with a rinse of cool water.

There you go. Try a hair mask and try these seven simple steps and you'll have healthier hair!

Stay Beautiful! - Audrey

Fab Hair Celebrities

Oooh... the glam life! Designer dresses, flawless makeup, great hair, and always an opportunity to flaunt it. Even if you can't remember a single movie from an actress, you can describe their show stopping Oscar dress in detail! It's almost (if not) more important than the acting and singing itself!

When it comes to having style, there are those who consistently make The Best Dressed. When it comes to beauty, there are the ones we keep falling in love with. It's completely subjective, an emotional decision, but certain stars know just how to capture the crowd.

Rihanna - The Quick Change Artist


Just when you think you've got her figured out...

The Barbados Beauty burst on to the scene with a catchy ditty called 'Pon de Replay' several years back. It was nothing you wouldn't expect from an of-the-moment pop princess. Flowing hair - check. Sexy, trendy outfit - check. It was catchy, and we liked it. It could have ended there, it would have been two tears in a bucket.

But, wait... then she karate chopped the hair, dyed it black, and got sultry under an umbrella-ella-ella. Then she went through some domestic violence drama! She came through that with class and ditched that fella... ella-ella. Sorry.

Guess she wanted us to talk about something else, because then she went fire engine red! And the music went right to the edge, too, in that torchy duet with Eminem.

If you want to channel her go-with-it energy, shake it up with a saucy red hair color.


Goldwell Colorance Soft Color 6-RB Red Beech

Alessandra - The Brazilian Bombshell


A sexy, flowing mane - you'd expect nothing less from a Victoria's Secret model. That, and the boobs. of course.

So how do you get there...

From here??? Well, BEFORE the show...

You have to work a little backstage magic. A combo of mousse and rollers. If you want to have a few extensions sewn in (like she almost certainly did), no one has to know.

The Grow Out That Isn’t Grueling

Hair relaxers - they are, without a doubt, a chore to maintain. Once every six to eight weeks, a woman shells out chunk of cash to spend several hours (all day even!) cooped up in a hair salon having the treatment done. Her scalp itches like crazy, but she dare not indulge the instinct to take her longest fingernail and dig in GOOD. Those chemicals are no joke, and there's no going back. There's no covering it or waiting for it to wear off. Once you start relaxing you keep relaxing, and that's why they call it "the creamy crack".

Growing out a relaxer is a challenge, and it takes a lot of thought and some definite moxie to make that move. Is it worth it? Many women do not have the kind of disposable income necessary to maintain a professional salon religon. They have no idea how to treat and care for their textured tresses properly. Their hair is straight, and that's all that can be said for it, as it has no shine or body or movement.

The Straight Up on Straightening

Naturally coarse and kinky hair can be worn straight without chemical treatment. The advances in hair tool technology leave a dizzying array of options for flat irons and blow dryers with far infrared heat, ceramic heaters, tourmaline gem infusion, titanium treatments, and more, all of which make hair straightening easier and healthier than it's ever been. It's a far cry from the days of running a smoking hot pressing comb fresh off the stove top through your locks. There are many temporary straightening balms that help seal in the style so that it lasts to the next wash. It requires an investment in good tools and products, but it's an option.

Co-Washing

Perhaps the single most important change you can make in your hair care is the way you cleanse it. Many women get relaxers to make their hair more manageable. Relaxed hair behaves better with shampoo. This thinking is backwards. You buy a product to clean your hair and make it healthier, shouldn't it be expected to work with your hair? Is it too much to ask for a product that doesn't cause your hair to knot, tangle, and break? Many natural hair women have adopted a co-washing routine for this reason. Co-washing is washing with conditioner. Conditioner has enough mild detergents to emulsify dirt and excess oil and take it out in the rinse. Sectioning your hair makes cleansing much more manageable. Use a lightweight, daily conditioner like AG Conditioner Light Daily Conditioner or ISO Daily Condition. For times when you a have a lot of product build up or excess dirt and oil, try a clarifier that is free of sulfates and other harsh detergents like Mastey Le Remouver Clarifier.

Is Your Hair Care Summer Ready?

Summer heat and humidity presents it's own set of hair care challenges. Our lifestyles change as we venture outdoors more often with trips to the beach, dips in the pool, hiking, and biking. We've waited all year for summer fun, but it's quite an adjustment for our skin and hair. To keep your tresses healthy in the sunny months consider these tips.

Beat the Humidity

If your hair is frizz prone, summer humidity can be a losing battle. Now is not the time to work against your natural curl. Give the flat irons a bit of rest. Go for humectant products that draw the moisture from the air. Olive oil is a great home remedy. Work a bit into naturally curly and ethnic hair to bust the poof. If you want something more lightweight, try Deva Curl "Mirror Curls" Reflective Shine Serum.



Pre-Pool Protection

Don't let chlorine spoil the pool party. Before you take that dip, wet hair with tap water and work in a leave-in conditioner to create a barrier between your hair and the harsh chemicals. L'anza Healing HairCare Leave-In Conditioner has the added bonus of UV protection.



Don't Fade Away

Between the sun rays and swimming, your hair color can take a serious beating, fading or becoming brassy Enlist the help of color depositing shampoos and conditioners. Try Goldwell Color Glow Bright Shine Full Blonde Shampoo, Goldwell Color Glow Deep Reflects Conditioner Warm Brown, or Goldwell Color Glow Bright Shine Gloss Infusion Full Blonde.

Protection from Rays

Protect your hair from damaging UV rays with products that contain UV filters. Spritz a bit of Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Sun Guardian UV Protection Spray before venturing out in the sun.

Many shampoos and conditioners contain UV filters. Joico K-PAK Sun Therapy two step regimen repairs, restores, and protects sun exposed hair with Hydroxy Sun Complex and Covabsorb EW, a powerful UV-protectant. Start with K-Pak Sun Therapy Nourishing Shampoo and then treat and deep condition with K-Pak Sun Therapy Treatment Masque. K-Pak Sun Therapy Protective Sun Milk keeps the hair hydrated during long periods of sun exposure.

Summer Sunnin' & Hot Hair

Summertime!!! Have you been waiting all year for this? Beaches and bikinis, icy margaritas, and vacay!

It's time for summer style, and hair that is easy and breezy. Summer hair is all about low maintenance 'dos. You want looks that can be done after a dip in the pool with a minimum of fuss. You also want to beat the heat and keep the hair off off your face (sweaty bangs plastered to your forehead are not in this season). Put the curling iron on the shelf for a moment and consider these fuss-free options.

Beachy Waves - It doesn't get much easier. Start by working some texturizer into damp or dry hair like AG Style DV8 Texture Spray or KMS California Hair Play Sea Salt Spray and then twist or braid the hair. Let it set in while you mani-pedi or sip some lemonade. Then, undo your twists and shake it out with your fingers - instant sexy!



Pinned-Back Braids - Go out Pocahontas style. Girly braids are in right now. Start by giving your hair a smooth finish with Bed Head TIGI After Party Smoothing Cream or Bed Head TIGI Dumb Blonde Smoothing Stuff. Then part the hair down the middle and make two small braids with the front sections of your hair. Pin the braids back and you're ready to go.

Homemade Highlights

Summer is the time to get those highlights you've been longing for without the expensive trip to the salon. Lemon juice accelerates the sun's natural highlighting. It takes a bit of time - you need to rinse your hair with the solution before going out in the sun several times. But the results will last you clear through winter! Lemon juice mixed with water gives you subtle streaks while straight juice gives you more drama. You can also mix juice with marigold tea or chamomile tea - Chamomile tea is a great choice for darker hair. Cranberry juice and olive oil are also great hair lighteners.

Keep your new lights looking fresh and brilliant with Goldwell Color Glow Highlights Brilliant Contrasts Gloss Infusion.

Dry Shampoo - Hair Help in a Hurry

Living and good looking hair don't always peacefully co-exist. There are some women who sport fabulous hair with no effort and nothing to get in the way. They are sitting in salon chairs right now (very likely on the boyfriend's dime) and not reading this blog. If you are between sugar daddies and busy being a sweet mommy or a working gal or keeping up your workout, it can be tough to keep up appearances. You sweat, you run errands (literally RUN!), you hit the snooze button one time too many (or two), you work a little too late (translation - all night) and then, WHOOPS! You DON'T have time to be catwalk ready. Add to that the fact that your hair skills were not honed and perfected at The Oscar Blandi School (or any hair school), and you're really at a loss. What's a girl to do???

Dry shampoos can be a really handy tool. They are multi-purpose and easy to use. Next time you need hair help in a hurry consider these tips.

Dry shampoo is great for summer.

Summer heat means it's time to revamp your hair routine. Make adjustments for increase in hair oiliness and sweat. Keep a small can of Batiste Dry Shampoo On-the-Go handy when you feel the heat.

Use dry shampoo to tame frizzy curls.

Coarse and curly hair is typically dry in nature. Even with the most gentle and nourishing cleansing you will lose hydration and natural oils and your hair will need to be coaxed back to smoothness. Dry shampoo gives you a refresher, removing only excess sebum and environmental debris, leaving your natural oils intact. Use it to stretch the time out between washes.

Use dry shampoo to fix product overkill.

If you find that you went a little too far with oils and conditioner, dry shampoo can soak up the excess to keep your hair from feeling weighed down and limp, restoring body and volume.

Use dry shampoo to hide roots.

Dry shampoos are often tinted, so in addition to the hair looking healthier, they also help disguise the need for a touchup. Many non-tinted kinds impart a lighter sheen to the hair, which is helpful between highlight touchups.


Batiste Dry Shampoo - Brunette


Kenra Platinum Color Care Dry Shampoo

Use dry shampoo for a fresh clean smell.

A lightly scented dry shampoo keeps your hair smelling good... helpful when you want to get up close and personal.


Batiste Blush Dry Shampoo


Batiste Tropical Dry Shampoo