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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!
Jessica
July 8, 2014 at 3:02 pmI’ve only used sea spray a few times but I’ve been looking for a good option for lots of hair. Thanks for the tutorial!
Stacey
July 8, 2014 at 3:10 pmYou have the best hair. I haven’t had luck with sea spray before, so I’d love to try this. I have naturally wavy hair, but other products I’ve tried just haven’t done the trick.
April
July 8, 2014 at 3:12 pmLooks like good stuff!
Michelle R.
July 8, 2014 at 3:16 pmI wear my hair like this all the time during the summer! This style is great for short and long hair, the long hair just needs some volume added to the top to even everything out.
Catie
July 8, 2014 at 3:29 pmI would LOVE to not have to blow dry and straighten my hair all the damn time! I’m definitely trying your tips ASAP!
Joy
July 8, 2014 at 4:10 pmI am majorly envious of your hair. It looks beautiful now but I can’t wait to see the cut!
I’ve only just recently started to get some waves in my hair (I’m 40 and my hair started to change a bit over the past 2 years) and love them because I’ve always had pin straight hair.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Janssen
July 8, 2014 at 4:11 pmI went to the beach this weekend and I was suddenly like “oh, THIS is what beachy hair looks like?” Fan for life.
Lianna
July 8, 2014 at 4:20 pmLove the look and the tips! I actually came home from the beach last weekend noticed my hair looks incredibly good, ill definitely be giving this at home beach look a try!
Gia
July 8, 2014 at 4:30 pmMy long waves are always in desire of new products to help them air dry!
dawn
July 8, 2014 at 4:41 pmOoooo, my daughter needs the swim shampoo and I need everything else!
Angela S
July 8, 2014 at 4:58 pmGreat tips!! I love summer easy hair
Daphne
July 8, 2014 at 5:26 pmLove your hair!!
Cindy Aiton
July 8, 2014 at 5:38 pmI definitely need to try these products! Thank you so much for the chance to win them.
Nicole
July 8, 2014 at 6:06 pmWill give that a try!
Melissa
July 8, 2014 at 6:25 pmWould love to give the curling iron a break this summer!!