Summer How To: Scarf Updo

You have to love a fail proof solution for toss it up & go Summer style! Mix it up and find a style that is all you but that you can master in under 5 minutes for days when you are running late or just don't want the fuss to simplify your beauty routine!

Check out our favorite quick & funky updo for anytime you are on the run!

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Summer How To: BoHo Inspired

We've not stopped raving about all things BoHo since the warm weather arrived! I love the makeup, the clothes & the hair! So we figured that we would rave just a bit more!!

Check out our super simple & super easy tutorial to create 2 BoHo hairstyles!

DIY: Sea Salt Beach Wave Spray

You don't have to spend a day in the ocean to get those super hot, textured beach waves! All you need is a sea salt spray and voila! Check out our DIY recipe below to create your own custom spray at a fraction of the cost you would pay in the store!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of hot water (not boiling)- I use a hot black tea base to help keep my hair dark in the sun, you can also use a chamomile tea base or add 1tsp of lemon or vodka to the water to lighten. A tea or lemon base will require refridgeration after.
• 2 tsp epsom salts
• 1/2 tsp Sea Salt or Himilayan Salt
• 1 tsp clear aloe vera gel - you can pick this up at almost any drugstore or Target or 1 tsp of your favorite hair gel- this gives it some stiffness & hold
• 1/2 tsp leave-in conditioner (I often use Infusium 23) or 1/2 tsp of coconut oil
• A basic 10oz spray bottle (you can pick this up at any drug store or beauty store)
• Optional: a few drops of essential oils, I love lavender, mint and citrus options

How to Make:

1. Put the hot water or base in the spray bottle
2. Add the epsom salts, sea salt, aloe vera, conditioner, & essential oil (if using)
3. Add lemon juice/vodka if you are going to lighten using this method.
4. Put the cap tightly on the bottle and shake for 1-2 minutes or until epsom salts and sea salt are dissolved.
5. Store in the fridge if using lemon juice/vodka or tea base. Store at room temperature if you aren’t.
6. Spray will keep 3-4 months.
7. If you are using a bigger bottle, you can double this recipe.

How to Use:

Spray thoroughly through damp hair, scrunch & let air dry. You may want to scrunch using a towel to pull out any extra moisture and help the hair dry faster.

If your hair resists waves or is super thin spray throughly through damp hair at night until your hair is fairly saturated. Towel scrunch excess then secure in multiple loose braids. Let dry over night. Release the braids and lightly spritz again. Arrange as desired and add some style if desired. You will have waves that will hold up all day and that look, smell & feel like you've spent the day the beach.

Summer How To: Beach & Poolside Hair

Ponytails can be so boring but it can be difficult to style your hair for a day at the beach or pool. Try a ponytail variation, spicing up a bun or a type of braid for a stylish look that will last even in the water!

Check out our favorite new look for fun time in the water! This pairs up perfectly with the waterproof makeup look we created earlier in the week!

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Summer How To: Ropey Pony

In the hot Summer months, any 'do that keeps your hair up or back is great but a plain old pony can get boring after awhile. Find a way to kick it up and still stay casual for looks like shorts and daytime dresses. 

Check out our top pick for a cute Rope Pony that is super easy and super cute with your shorts or any causal daytime look!

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OBSESSED! AG FrizzProof

I love the warm weather of Summer but my curls hate the humidity and my dark hair hates the intense, bleaching rays of the sun. The combination leaves my locks frizzy with color damage. So finding a 2 in 1 in AG's FrizzProof product to take care of both issues was heaven sent for me!

Why I am OBSESSED! 

This spray gives me a light hold while keeping my frizz in check and boosting my shine! Silicon free, AG infuses this product with Argan oil which is gives my hair natural antioxidants and Vitamin E to help keep it soft and frizzless and provides sun protection. This alone would sell me on this product but AG kicked it up a notch giving this product a extra sunscreen to protect my hair from getting sunbleached and damaged! It doesn't give me that stiff hairspray texture and I love the smell!

You can also buy this in a travel size to carry in your bag for on the spot fly away fixes or unexpected showers that leave the air hot & wet!

How I use it

When I wear my hair down, I spray lightly throughout my hair for all over protection and to use as a light hold in lieu of hairspray. 

Pulled back or in an updo I spray all over what hair is exposed giving an extra spritz to more frizz prone areas. 

For on the spot fly away tames I simply spray and smooth from the travel size bottle I carry with me. 

Pick yours up online  or at your local Ulta for $24.00 and get to de-frizzing!