beachbabe
The "Surf Style" article inspired me to update my summer hair-do. My hair is naturally wavy so normally, I may lightly curl it to enhance some wave (or add wave to the areas of my head that chose not to cooperate). So then I thought, in the summer it'd be nice to use a beach spray to enhance my wave and perhaps even not have to use heat on my hair at all.
In my research I came across Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray as well as Redken's Nature's Rescue Radiant Sea Spray. I still have yet to try both... BUT I came across another point someone made on another website. Why not just make your own?
So I did! I cannot find the original website (although there were many) with the recipe but this is my concoction:
1 cup distilled water
1 tsp sea salt (I read anything more than 2 tbsp. is too drying but the salt content is ultimately up to you)
A drop of your choice of conditioner (coconut will smell beachy!)
A drop of regular hair gel
Research what kind of oils (if any) you'd like to add such as:
Rosemary for brunette hair
Chamomile for blonde hair
Tea tree oil for sensitive or oily scalp
Rose, vanilla or coconut for smell
Lemon or lime for citrus-y scent and extra hold
Shake in a clean spray bottle until all is mixed together.
My only concern is this how drying the salt will be. But I guess if you don't use it ALL the time and condition your hair well it shouldn't be a huge deal. I've heard most products have lots of salt in them anyway.
I did try it yesterday and it worked! I'm happy with the results. Beach waves are a fun, easy-going and low maintenance 'do that looks great on anyone. Has anyone ever tried something like this or would try it? Or, have you tried any other sprays that worked well?
The "Surf Style" article inspired me to update my summer hair-do. My hair is naturally wavy so normally, I may lightly curl it to enhance some wave (or add wave to the areas of my head that chose not to cooperate). So then I thought, in the summer it'd be nice to use a beach spray to enhance my wave and perhaps even not have to use heat on my hair at all.
In my research I came across Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray as well as Redken's Nature's Rescue Radiant Sea Spray. I still have yet to try both... BUT I came across another point someone made on another website. Why not just make your own?
So I did! I cannot find the original website (although there were many) with the recipe but this is my concoction:
1 cup distilled water
1 tsp sea salt (I read anything more than 2 tbsp. is too drying but the salt content is ultimately up to you)
A drop of your choice of conditioner (coconut will smell beachy!)
A drop of regular hair gel
Research what kind of oils (if any) you'd like to add such as:
Rosemary for brunette hair
Chamomile for blonde hair
Tea tree oil for sensitive or oily scalp
Rose, vanilla or coconut for smell
Lemon or lime for citrus-y scent and extra hold
Shake in a clean spray bottle until all is mixed together.
My only concern is this how drying the salt will be. But I guess if you don't use it ALL the time and condition your hair well it shouldn't be a huge deal. I've heard most products have lots of salt in them anyway.
I did try it yesterday and it worked! I'm happy with the results. Beach waves are a fun, easy-going and low maintenance 'do that looks great on anyone. Has anyone ever tried something like this or would try it? Or, have you tried any other sprays that worked well?
May 10, 2011 @ 11:09 am
