How to Style Beachy Waves

There is nothing more sad than spending an hour curling your hair, only for all the curls to fall out thirty minutes later! I had this predicament for years until I finally switched to curling my hair with a flat iron. It was the best hair decision I ever made! When I used a curling iron, no matter how much product I used, it would always fall out by the end of the night. But since I've started to use a straightener it holds throughout the night with little or no product and it only takes me about five minutes to style! I couldn't keep this secret all to myself, so I thought I'd share!

I used a one inch GVP flat iron and heat protection spray to make sure I didn't damage my hair.  Here's how I style "beachy waves" with my flat iron in 5 minutes...1. Part your hair into three sections. If you have thicker hair or lots of layers, part it into four or five sections. 2. Begin curling each section at a time. To do so, start at the highest point you want curled (I started about five inches from the bottom) clasp it to your hair and curl your hand outwards as if you're turning a door knob. Once you've turned your hand as far as possible, release. 3. Then, return the straightener at the end of where you just released and repeat the process. 4. Curl each section into one large curl so that you end up having 3-5 curls all together. 5. Next, gently run your fingers through your hair, separating the curls. 6. All done! This hair-do is perfect for any occasion and took less than five minutes. Hooray! 

Here's another variation- mermaid curls! 1. Begin curling your hair, one thin section at a time. You'll want each piece to be thin and wide to create more volume. 2. For the top sections of your head you'll want to begin curling at the root. Do this by clasping the straightener to your hair and curl your hand outwards as if you're turning a door knob. Once you've turned your hand as far as possible, release. 3. Then, return the straightener at the end of where you just released and repeat the process until you've reached the end of the strand. 4. Continue this process until you've curled the top half of your head. 5. Tip: Want to make your hair look longer? Instead of curling the longest layer underneath from to root to end, only curl the last four inches. The uncurled section of the strand will be hidden by the top curls and with less curl it will make those long strands peek out the bottom and won't take away your length! It also prevents it from having too much volume in the middle section of your hair which can make the top look flat. 6. All done!

And most importantly, don't get discouraged! It takes a few trys to get the hang of it! xo. Kinsey

 

Comments

[Melissa]

I absolutely love her hair. I want her hair color!

[Melinda]

You have beautiful hair!

A great tutorial, thanks :)

X

[eHan]

OMGOODNESS, I wish we were all lucky enough to have that beautiful hair! Gorgeous Kinsey!

[Material Fixations]

I've been curling my hair with my straightener for years now, and no one will believe me that it works! Isn't beachy supposed tobe messier though?

[Tori Appleby]

I am a big believer in curling with a straightner and avoiding hair product. However, your trick to make hair look longer is a trick I hadn't heard before! Thanks!

xo Tori

[Tabetha]

Love it! Think I'll give the mermaid variation a try tomorrow~*

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[Megan]

This is super cute! I've seen people curl their hair with a flat iron before but I could never figure out how. Thanks for showing this!

xo, Megan
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[Sonishka]

It never works when I try it! :-( so abnoying haha. I even bought the special VS iron curler - it doesnt work either.

[Autumn]

I can't wait until my hair is long and I can try this!

[Allison D]

Such gorgeous hair! I love "beachy" hair. I'm not one to spend an hour doing my hair so this is a great tutorial. Thanks for sharing!
xx
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[steffy]

Thanks for the great tips! I'm definitely going to try these, I've been struggling with my curling iron for years!

[Annalise Furman]

These are the times that I wish my hair was longer. Gorgeous!!
XOXO

[Amanda]

How funny!! I was talking about this at work today!!

Best,
Amanda

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[Lisa P.]

I think I could actually do this! Thanks!

[Steph]

ohmy! thats so gorgeous!!
i really love her hair color! I have pure black hair so its really boring for me when i do curls and braids and such!

Would this hurt your hair?

xxx
-S

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[Brielle]

This is sooo pretty! Thank you for sharing.

I don't ever use heat on my hair, but I have been tempted to buy a straighting iron just for such a use. I have really long so this would be fun to try. I am totally going to try this.

[blue roses]

i do not own a flat iron.

hmm.

something to be ameliorated.

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[katiediditt.blogspot.com]

love this hair! and what great tips!
xo
katie

[Mindy Harris]

so so pretty! like the sheets in the background. cute vintage fabric.
couple typos at the end but that is the "editor" in me. :-)

[Dasha Gold]

Ohh great tips! I will try it one day

xx
Dasha Gold
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