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How to Look Like a Beach Babe Part II – The Hair

mahik — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:00:18 +0000

This is part 2 in our series on How to Look Like a Beach Babe. In case you missed it, see Part 1: The Tan here!

A beach babe can’t be beachy without rocking wavy hair! As much as I would love to hit the beach every day (and therefore get beachy-wavy hair), most of us, myself included, don’t have the resources or time to do so! So here are some tips to help you create perfect beach waves without a trip to the seashore.

Prep:

The key to beautiful beach waves is minimal frizz, which can be especially hard for those of us living in humid climates. To keep frizz at bay, make sure your hair is as moisturized as possible! A great way to do this is by using deep-conditioners. Great deep conditioners that I’ve used include Garnier Fructis Haircare Fortifying Deep Conditioner 3 Minute Masque ($7.79 at drugstore.com) and Joico K-PAK Intense Hydrator ($12.83 at Buy.com). These will keep your hair healthy, shiny and frizz-free!

Notes:

If you have color-treated hair, do not use any products containing sea salt! Products with this ingredient will make your hair color fade much quicker.
We all have different hair! I’ve tried to outline products that will work for most hair types, but if you’re curious about a product that I didn’t recommend for your hair type, make sure to check review sites like makeupalley.com for other reviews.

The products:

1 & 2) Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly Mousse & Totally Twisted Mousse

Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly Mousse & Totally Twisted Mousse ($3.50 each at Amazon: 1, 2)

Best for:

Tousle Me Softly: Fine/Medium hair with some wave that needs definition.

Totally Twisted: Medium/Thick hair with some wave that needs definition.

Undoubtedly you’ve seen the commercial for Tousle Me Softly which features a girl rocking out in her bedroom with a gorgeous mane of tousled hair. I have to say, having hair similar to hers- longish and thick, this mousse didn’t provide enough definition for me. This would probably work for those of you with thinner hair! However, its sister, Totally Twisted, gave me some amazing, frizz-free, defined waves.

To use:

Apply as much product as you need (for my chest-length hair, a golf-ball sized dollop was enough), flip hair over and scrunch- like the commercial. Let air dry and voila!

3) Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray

Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray ($22 for 4 oz. at Bumble & Bumble)

Best for: Any hair type that wants serious beachy waves.

This product is definitely the most expensive for its measly 4 ounces- but it works seriously well. A few spritzes of this all over your hair and your hair will transform into a beachy mane. Be warned, though- this is a product that works almost 100% better when used with heat, so it might take more effort to achieve perfect locks!

To use:

This video (Build Volume, on the bottom) is super helpful! Spray a liberal amount from root to ends, flip hair upside-down and blow dry.

4) Frederic Fekkai Wave Creating Spray

Frederic Fekkai Wave Creating Spray ($20 at Sephora)

Best for: Any hair type with some wave to it that wants to add shine & hold.

Out of all of the products I’ve outlined, none add shine like this spray does! What I love most about this product is that you don’t have to use a lot- only a few spritzes all over to get shiny waves. I’d use this product over any other “shine-adding” product because this complements my waves instead of making them look crunchy or stiff. Plus, it smells great- what more could you ask for?

To use:

Spray on hair anytime during styling process- a few sprays and you should be covered!

5) Sunsilk Waves of Envy Sea Mist

Sunsilk Waves of Envy Sea Mist ($4.99 at Amazon)

Best for: Any hair that wants to add texture.

Many people compare this product to John Frieda’s now-discontinued Ocean Waves. What I love about this product- apart from its low cost- is that it adds so much texture to my hair! It’s also very lightweight and won’t leave your hair crunchy, and I hear that it works well with most hair types- straight/wavy/curly! I hear this product might have been discontinued recently- so if you see any at your CVS, stock up!

To use:

Shake well and spray on towel-dried hair- you can either blow dry for added volume or just let it air dry!

Other Beach Girl Hair Tips:

Left,a still from Blair’s video and Right, the finished look from Emily’s tutorial

This video by Blair Fowler (Juicystar07) will teach you how to scrunch hard-to-curl hair and this tutorial by Emily Schuman of Cupcakes & Cashmere will show you how to get her perfect beach waves!

What do you guys think?

What products do you use to achieve perfect waves? Will you try any of these? Tell me in the comments! I want to hear from you!

Would You Wear… Lavender Hair?

mahik — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:57:08 +0000

From left: Lady Gaga in London, Proenza Schouler runway, Kelly Osbourne at the Academy Awards

Dying one’s hair is not a particularly novel concept, nor is dying it a color not found in nature, particularly for the fashion savvy. However, lavender hair has been popping up on the red carpet and runways more and more these days, providing a new take on dyed hair. This take is significantly softer, more feminine and less bold than one may usually expect, but when it comes down to it, it is still purple hair.

As usual with fashion, the key to pulling off lavender hair is confidence. However, the color does particularly flatter pale skin tones, and if you have light hair to begin with, you are good to go. Bleaching your hair first is unfortunately necessary if you aren’t naturally light-haired, making it more difficult to rock this look if your hair is dark. However, with heavy conditioning and attentive hair care, bleaching first may just be worth it to pull off such an unusual but pretty look.

Check out a couple of outfits I would wear (if I had the courage to rock lavender hair) below.

Outfit #1: A Soft, Ladylike Take

Product Information: Hair Dye: Manic Panic in ‘Mystic Heather’, Pearl Necklace: Target, Pink Shift Dress: Topshop, Black Kitten Heels: Target, Lace Tights: Jonathon Aston

Outfit #2: A Little Punk Inspiration

Product Information: Gold Hoop Earrings: Fantasy Jewelry Box, T-Shirt Dress: Markus Lupfer, Hair Dye: Manic Panic in ‘Mystic Heather’, Black Tights: Aristoc, Gold Bracelet: Juicy Couture, Work Boots: Topshop

What do you think?

Would you dye your hair lavender? What about another unnatural color? Do you like the look better on Gaga or Kelly Osbourne? What other colors have peaked your interest? Let me know in the comments!

Haircut, Hairstyle And Hair Color

mahi — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:30:30 +0000

European hair is the type of hair which is usually used for hair extensions. It is known for its good quality.
Hair could be attached to your scalp with one of three basic techniques. Fusion, bonding and weaving are the major types of hair attachment. However, there are other variations and other names for the same techniques.
Speaking about fusion technique, small sections of hair are attached to you natural hair by the means of heated glue. This glue or stick was specially designed for hair extensions. Hair is attached a half centimeter from the scalp which ensures natural look. Hair stylists say it is not possible to notice that you wear hair extensions in such a case. You are the one to decide whether to tell others or not.
In weaving technique a track is created around the head. And afterwards extension hair could be attached to the tracks. Natural hair covers the tracks to camouflage them.
In bonding technique a weft is used. It is some kind of a net made of horizontal hair strands that are attached to the top of vertical hair strands. There are machine made and hand made wefts. A weft is fixed to the roots of your natural hair using bonding glue.
Each type of hair extensions has its own disadvantages. Sometimes hair extensions may fall out. They could also damage your natural hair if done improperly. The additional weight of extension hair could cause headaches or hair thinning in some people. Make sure you discuss all possible outcomes of hair extensions with your hair stylist to avoid unexpected surprises later on.
If you want to make sure your hair extensions are properly made, choose a reputable and skilled stylist. Check what type of education your hair stylist has in hair extensions. If he or she does not have proper training, you might be very disappointed with the results.
As soon as you get your hair extensions done, you will have to visit your stylists regularly to maintain them. The frequency of such visits depends on the type of the hair and the extension technique. As your hair grows you will need to replace or remove some hair extensions.
In general, hair extensions should be treated the same way as natural long hair. They could be washed, conditioned and brushed safely. Some hair stylists offer special hair care products for hair extensions. Hair extensions could be curled, straightened, and blow dried. Most hair extensions could be colored too. However, it is advisable that you consult your hair stylist before coloring your hair extensions. And you definitely could color the roots of your hair which does not involve hair extensions.
Getting hair extensions is an expensive procedure. So, you should be prepared to spend some money on your hair if you want to wear a long hair style.

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