Like My Hair? So do I. Now GET OUT! :)

I've been getting a lot of questions about my hair lately...I've been sporting that fun, casual beach wave look, so I thought I'd share how I accomplish my style! Here's a look at it in action from my last post. :)

Why do I LOVE this hair? It's fairly quick to accomplish in the first place and it lasts for DAYS! It works up or down or in between, adds lots of volume to my hair and even works in dirty hair! In the photo above, my hair hadn't been washed for 3-4 days and I didn't have time to wash and dry it, so I put some waves in a voila! Purty. :)


So, here's what I use! And of course, everything's on the frugal side.


First I wash and condition my hair. All hair is so different so use what you like!


Then I add some volumizing mousse to my roots. I don't have a brand I use more than any other.


Then I use this on my ends, my very, very split and damaged ends but I'm so nervous about getting my hair cut all the time.

I LOVE THIS STUFF!!! It really works without being greasy and smells WONDERFUL!


Then I blow dry or air dry...sometimes a little of both. 


Here is the marvelous tool that allows me such pretty large waves!

It's Bead Head (Tigi)'s Wave Artist! I bought it at Target for around $30. I was trying to decide between this and a large triple barrel curling iron and it just looked so heavy and bulky, I took a chance on this odd looking instrument. BUT IT WORKS!! So well. It'a really just a giant crimper.


So I section my hair and go to town. I like to start pretty close to the root to boost body. The trick is making sure you start the next crimp down at the right spot so that it continues the wave. Takes a little practice, but it's not rocket science. I hold each crimp for about 5 seconds. 


I crimp all over my head! Try to take similar sized chunks of hair...larger chunks go a little looser, smaller chunks tighter. And be careful with the ends...I try to leave the last inch or so straight. Again, practice!


To finish, I use this sea spray...there are lots of expensive versions, but this one at $5.99 goes a long way - I only use about 4 sprays on my hair. Just gives it that beachy look. Smells WONDERFUL! Like the ocean and coconut. I got mine at Ulta, but I saw this brand at Walmart the other day!

For hairspray, I use the companion to my smoothing lotion.

Also available at drugstores.


And some people swear by pomade though I really have never cared for them. 

Anyway, that's how I get my beach waves! Enjoy! 


PS - If you have questions or comments, I'd love it if you'd leave them on my blog! I know a lot of you are facebook users and comment on my facebook links, but some blogger comments would be great. :)