Is your hair ready for SUMMMMER?

Summer is coming and I am ready for my beachy wavy curly hair :) I love this look as it's fresh, summery and carefree... and it is easy to do! If you don't live near the beach or  if you don't like going to the beach but you still want to achieve this look, here are some tips on how to trick your way in to having the perfect beach wave hair:

1. Start with damp hair (about 70% dry - as dripping wet hair can dilute the hair product and lessen its effectiveness). Spray some heat protector before you start.
2. Part your hair into two sides, spritz some texturizing spray on the roots of your hair and on the lengths. When it comes to texturizing sprays, make sure you don't overdo it as it can leave your hair feeling sticky and brittle. When you spray on the roots of your hair, use only one spray each side (depending on how many parts you have), and on the lengths of your hair- for long hair, spray no more than 3 on each side; for short hair 1-2 sprays will do.
3. Use a round brush to blow dry the roots of your hair for that "lift" - only use the brush for your bangs/fringe but not on the whole hair. Blow dry until it is reasonably dry and that you can see the lifting effect (2-4 minutes).
4. Use a diffuser to finish up the roots of your hair. Make sure that the heat setting is on high to achieve the wanted look. Diffusers help spread out the heat while separating and lifting the hair near your roots for that added volume.
5. Loosely plait the lengths of your hair. It's up to you how big the plaits will be depending on the type of wave you want to achieve. For bigger waves, plait one side of your hair into 2; for smaller waves, 4 each.
6. Blow dry the lengths of your hair until it is absolutely dry. For a maximum shine, use the highest heat setting.
7. Remove the plaits and use your fingers to separate them out. Do not use a brush! Tousle your hair and voila... beach hair in minutes :)