Our pal, Laura, always has the most amazing giant waves in her hair. I wanted to learn her method, and I had a feeling our blog readers would like it too. (right? right!) So without further ado, here's Laura's styling technique for mega beachy waves!
First, pull your hair into 2-3 sections. Start with the bottom section. Wrap small sections of hair around your curling iron starting at the root, pulling it tight and holding each strand on the iron for five seconds. Work your way up through each layer, finishing with the bangs. Run your fingers through the curls, loosening them a little. Tease your roots around the crown of your head. Be sure to tease layers under the top layer, so all of the fuzziness is hidden underneath layers. Spray a little spray wax on your fingers and use it to define the ends of your hair. Spray with a finishing spray and enjoy your big beachy waves all day long!
The spray wax Laura uses is Sexy Hair Short Sexy Hair Play Dirty Texturizing Hair Spray
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Now I'm off to try it on my own hair! And be sure to check out Laura's brand new blog, The Band Wife. xo. Elsie
p.s. If you're looking for more hair tutorials, check out our favorite 20 styles here.
I can never get my hair to that 'wavy' state with a curling iron. It always goes right to Shirley Temple style curls :( I'll have to try out her method and see if that helps!
Lauren @ in between idols.
Posted by: Lauren | March 18, 2013 at 12:46 PM
love the loose waves. so pretty.
Posted by: Alexandra Pettinato | March 18, 2013 at 12:46 PM
LOVE her blog! So glad to see her face (and amazing hair) here! Hope y'all are having an amazing Monday!
Posted by: Jessica Thornton | March 18, 2013 at 12:46 PM
Great tips!
xo Jennifer
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Posted by: Jennifer | March 18, 2013 at 12:47 PM
She looks great in the waves! I love the shirt, too :)
Rory
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Posted by: Rory | March 18, 2013 at 12:48 PM
love this! I've been looking at purchasing a slightly larger curling iron since I've been after bigger beachy waves lately! now I'll definitely have to!
Posted by: kelsey {from p.s.heart} | March 18, 2013 at 12:51 PM
Wowwww very very nice!!!!! You are soooooooo pretttttttyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!
Kiss from Andalucía
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Posted by: LOLA | March 18, 2013 at 12:51 PM
She's gorgeous! & what lovely hair! Off to check out her blog now :)
Posted by: Sophie | March 18, 2013 at 12:51 PM
Her hair is perfect!
Posted by: Rachel | March 18, 2013 at 12:53 PM
Love it! Her waves look like hanging out at the beach in the summer. Awesome!
Posted by: laura | March 18, 2013 at 12:54 PM
Great tips! I have naturally curly hair, but I love curling it sometime for more perfect waves!
xoxo
Juliette Laura
http://juliettelaura.blogspot.com
Posted by: Juliette Laura | March 18, 2013 at 12:54 PM
If only my hair can come up looking so chic and natural like that... sigh... Mahalo for posting.
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Posted by: Venus | March 18, 2013 at 12:59 PM
Ironically I have to straighten my curly hair, then curl it with the curling iron to get waves! =P
Posted by: Chloe Moon | March 18, 2013 at 01:05 PM
perfect
Posted by: ivana | March 18, 2013 at 01:07 PM
You are so nice! :) You remind me of youtube beauty/DIY guru Mr.Kate :)
Check out my blog ? :) xx
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Posted by: MakeupGeek | March 18, 2013 at 01:10 PM
Wow! Really lovely :) I will try this.
Posted by: Paulina | March 18, 2013 at 01:11 PM
Ooooh, pretty! I get a similar look, but I just braid my hair at night after my shower, then blow dry the braid just enough that I don't sleep on a wet pillow.
Posted by: Carlee | March 18, 2013 at 01:13 PM
Very nice post!!You have a great blog :)
Do you want to follow each other, let me know?!
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Posted by: dana | March 18, 2013 at 01:14 PM
Laura looks so pretty! Excellent hair tutorial.
LUXESSED
Posted by: Anouka | March 18, 2013 at 01:15 PM
love curly hair !!!
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Posted by: carol | March 18, 2013 at 01:15 PM