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First things first. My hair is SO LONG right now. I’m getting it cut tomorrow, and couldn’t be more excited. *cue fanfare*
Since it’s summer, I’m giving the good ol’ curling iron a rest, and enhancing my natural waves, which requires a LOT less effort. Hallelujah. Here’s how you can do it in 5 easy steps.
Products used – Ion Summer Shampoo, Ion Summer Deep Conditioning Treatment, Ion Spray Gel for Wave/Curly Hair, and Ion Texturizing Sea Spray. Also, a hair dryer with a diffuser attachment. (All from Sally Beauty.)
1. Wash and towel dry your hair, squeezing any extra moisture out of your hair. Try not to rub the hair – just gently squeeze it.
2. Apply Ion Spray Gel all over your hair.
3. Give it a good scrunch.
4. If you have the time, let your waves air dry, but if you are pressed for time, use a hair dryer with a diffuser attachment to keep hair frizz at bay.
5. After your waves are dry, spray Ion Texturizing Sea Spray to create definition and texture throughout for a true beachy look. I like to twist a few small sections of hair, however, the key is not to fuss with your hair too much – the more fuss, the more frizz. Seriously, that should be a t-shirt slogan. More fuss, more frizz.
Voilá! Go forth into the summer months like a beachy, mermaid goddess.
Oh oh oh! Did I mention that Sally Beauty is running a fantastic sweepstakes right now? BEACHES RESORTS, PEOPLE. To be specific, a 4 day/3 night Caribbean Vacation to any Beaches Resort. Hmmm, should it be Turks and Caicos or Jamaica? You can enter between 7/1/14 and 7/31/14 right here.
Also! I’m giving away an adorable tote bag filled with Ion products – Ion Dual Voltage Ionic Travel Dryer, Ion Swimmers Shampoo,
Ion Miracle Leave-In Conditioner, and Ion Sun Protection Spray. Just leave a comment here before Monday, July 14th to be entered! And if you can’t wait, you can get a free tote bag when you Buy 3 ION products or 1 ION styling tool appliance at Sally Beauty. Click here for locations.
Cheers to summer!
Robin
July 8, 2014 at 9:13 amOh man, do I ever have some frizzie wavy hair. I’m always looking for products to tame my mane!!
Annaliese
July 8, 2014 at 9:14 amCan’t wait to see your new hair-do! Thanks for the giveaway!
Jen
July 8, 2014 at 10:06 amYour hair has gotten long! It looks gorgeous, though. Can’t wait to see what you decide to do.
Ellen
July 8, 2014 at 10:32 amLove that look. You look great! I have to say, I never dry my hair once June 1 hits. Just can’t bring myself to do it. So it’s beach waves (a.k.a. beach messy) hair all summer long, and I kinda love it.
Crystal
July 8, 2014 at 11:13 amNo don’t cut it!! :) Your hair is so gorgeous and I love your hair tutorials. My hair has lots of natural wave…I’m going to try this. Thanks so much!
Julie P.
July 8, 2014 at 11:25 amI do the “beach wave” look all year ’round because I’m too lazy to use a curling iron :)
stephanie
July 8, 2014 at 11:30 amlove this! frizz is the enemy! :)
ChrisB
July 8, 2014 at 11:41 amI keep my hair styling to a minimum year round not just in the summer. It’s always wash with mild shampoo, condition heavily (I live in Palm Springs. With a pool. Hello hay hair) and crunch it into my natural waves/curls. Sometimes I use a bit of sea salt spray if we go out but usually I just put in more leave-in conditioner or hair oil.
Would love to try the ION products!
amy
July 8, 2014 at 11:50 amI would love to win these products!
Lisa
July 8, 2014 at 12:06 pmI love beach hair! I have a salt hairspray that I love but I’d enjoy trying something new!
Jenni
July 8, 2014 at 12:07 pmI live in Florida and could always use some extra help pulling off the “beachy waves” look! :)
Jenvictoria
July 8, 2014 at 12:40 pmLove your hair and product recommendations. Can’t wait to see pix after your salon visit! yay!
Sally
July 8, 2014 at 12:42 pmMy hair is shorter but I think I can use your styling tips! Thanks!
Amy
July 8, 2014 at 2:01 pmBeach wave hair is one of my favourite parts of summer! This sounds like a great giveaway.
Juliet
July 8, 2014 at 2:10 pmI would buy that T-shirt!