Here's a look at another one of our Spring Peeks [1]. All the starlets, models and singers are wearing the universally flattering look of loose waves & center parts. No more straight irons and no more stressing about perfect looking hair - yay!
This Spring, just relax and let your natural waves come out. Dare to wear your hair with a little bit of volume and some body. Here's how to get this great look that appeared on the recent runways of Bill Blass [2], Chloe [3] and Victoria's Secret [3].
For do it yourself products and instructions,
- Apply a volumizing solution to your roots such as Bumble & Bumble Tonic Spray Lotion [4], $22.99 Aveda Volumizing Tonic [5], $16.99 or Alterna Life Volumizing Spray Mousse [6],$21 if you have thin or fine hair.
- Next, divide your hair into many different sections and secure each section with clips. Be sure and create a straight center part from the get-go.
- Dry your hair until it's only a little bit damp. Hold the dryer facing downward (from roots to ends), to create a smoother finished product.
- Take a large barrelled curling iron [7] on the lowest heat setting and begin curling with the underneath pieces of hair. Skinny curling irons will give you tight curls while a larger barrelled iron will create loose waves. Take one section of hair and wrap it around the iron working your way up toward your roots. Tip: Don't open the iron; just wind your hair around the barrel.
- Hold the hair around the iron for about 30 seconds and unwind it manually. Repeat this action for each section of your hair.
- When you are finished, you will be tempted to take a brush or a comb to your hair, but don't do it! Allow your fingers to separate and relax the curls into waves.
- Lastly, shake your hair out gently and then spritz it with one of these fabulous hairsprays [7].