The New Beachy Waves


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by Allure · 1 comment

How to Get a Beachy Waves Hairstyle

We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: The tousled, sexy waves are always a favorite, and it's exciting to see the look revamped on the Spring runways. The new, relaxed version is a piece-y, beachy version that's completely Fall appropriate. The trick is to make sure your waves are just rough enough to look cool (like the styles at Alberta Ferretti, above, and Burberry) Read more

2011 MTV Movie Awards Trend Alert: Ride the Waves


Updated 07/02/11 4:10 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Wavy Hairstyle Trend at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards 2011-06-05 20:15:00

Although some stars opted for a sleek and straight look on the 2011 MTV Movie Awards red carpet (Hailee Steinfeld and Emma Watson, for instance), most chose sexy curls to top off their ensembles. Leighton Meester, Kristen Stewart, and Reese Witherspoon went for more of a beachy hair kind of vibe, while Emma Stone and Nikki Reed decided on more structured waves that were pinned back to one side. Read more

4 Tips For Getting Rumer Willis's Perfect Beachy Waves


Updated 02/17/11 7:08 PM · Posted by · 10 comments

How to Get Perfect Beachy Waves

Rumer Willis has some truly perfect mermaid waves in her new ad campaign for Badgley Mischka, so we got the exclusive from her stylist, Riawna Capri, on how to re-create the style. The key, Riawna says, is "to utilize your natural hair texture then add a few curls over it." She has a bunch of other great, in-depth tricks for getting the wavy look right, so to see her advice, just keep reading. Read more

How to Get Curly Hair Without Heated Tools


Updated 11/13/11 5:08 PM · Posted by OnSugar Blog · 9 comments

How to Get Wavy Hair Overnight

Here's an excerpt of a tip-heavy post on getting no-heat waves from OnSugar blogger lesleykat: Achieving no-heat waves is super simple: After you shampoo and condition your hair, use a towel to wring out as much of the excess water as you can. Apply a frizz serum or styling cream to seal the moisture into the hair. I like to use Neutrogena Triple Moisture Serum (available at most drugstores), Read more

Try Audrey Tautou's Retro-Meets-Modern Bob


Updated 11/30/10 11:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get Audrey Tautou's Retro Bob

I have a confession: I have a hair crush on Audrey Tautou. It started with that famous stacked cut she wore while filming 2001's Amelie and has continued since. Whether she has longer hair or is sporting a wavy pixie, Audrey has the retro-chic look down pat. What makes this particular style (which she wore to the Paris premiere of De Vrais Mensonges) different is the way it starts off flat at Read more

Trend Alert: The Veronica Lake Combo


Updated 11/21/10 6:37 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Pictures of Celebrities Wearing Veronica Lake Hairstyles and Red Lips 2010-11-19 14:01:58

Ever since Veronica Lake made sexy, come-hither waves popular back in the 1940s, celebrities everywhere have been emulating her style. But in the past few weeks alone, it appears everything old is new again, as we've seen a resurgence of the sexy look with stars like Kate Hudson, Selita Ebanks, and Mena Suvari wearing their own interpretations of the classic combination. To get the style Read more

An Easy, Elegant Style For Curly or Wavy Hair


Updated 09/18/10 5:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 5 comments

An Easy Hairstyle For Curly Hair

Warm weather's not quite over yet, and if heat and humidity have you relocating to Frizztown (it's right next to Funkytown, but not nearly as exciting), you may be tempted to put your hair in a bun and be done with it. But don't admit defeat so quickly. Stylists Vickie Vidov and Kristina Barricelli of Gemini 14 salon have come up with an easy, pretty style that will transition from day to night Read more

If Matte Beach Sprays Aren't Your Thing, Try a Spray Wax Instead


Updated 06/29/10 7:22 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

How to Use a Spray Wax on Hair

Beachy waves are typically achieved by using some kind of mattifying product, like Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray ($22). Recently, I became reacquainted with a spray wax styling product, and I'd forgotten how easy they are to use. Just like their matte counterparts, these spray waxes provide that laid-back choppy look, but with a slightly shiny finish. Best of all, they're lightweight. Try Enjoy Read more

A Two-Step Trick For Enhancing Curls of All Kinds


Updated 05/28/10 11:42 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

How to Create Curls With a Diffuser

One of the interns here at Sugar has the cutest, most enviable curly/wavy pixie, while I, on the other hand, have the subtlest of waves in my pixie-esque cut. But with just the right product and styling technique, I have been able to coerce my normally wave-resistant strands to form soft curls thanks to tips from my stylist. It's easy to do on any length hair, as long as you have slightly wavy Read more