That Big, Beachy Feeling

 By Ellie Sakrzewski

Hair this season is getting bigger, and for those of you who lived through the 80s, fear not ! We won’t be reliving spiked, over blown out fringes and hair lacquered within an inch of its life (yes I was there) but rather a beachier more textured look with a polished finish. or the past few years, the beach waved looks that we create are focused on perfect waves that are symmetrical around the face. Whilst I love this, it really isn’t like hair after a day at the beach.

So how do we get that hair ? It’s pretty simple, however it will take a little effort no matter your hair type. 

Like fashion trends that resurface, there is always a modern take on it. Think a big blow out meets the beach. 

Here are some tips to get the look":

1. Start with the right shampoo and conditioner that works for your hair. For example, if your hair is fine, use a volumising range; if your hair is thick, use a smoothing or hydrating range.

2. Comb, don’t brush your wet hair as brushing creates frizz.

3. Apply curl cream to the hair. Now here is the trick – a little goes a long way – especially in fine hair.

4. Dry the hair with a diffuser.

5. Tong away like mad . This is where you don’t have to be particular. Grab pieces of hair and tong away. Don’t try to be neat and even. This is what gives us the just off the beach look.

6. Refine and add some polish by applying serum or gloss to the ends.

7. Finish your look off with a dry shampoo, or even better scrunch in a little sea salt spray.

Extra tip - if your hair is super fine you can swap out the curl creme for a volumising spray or if it’s extra curly, you should only blow dry it a little - air drying works best.