"Beauty is the promise of happiness."
~Stendhal
Are you kidding me with this weather? It's the middle of June and we've only had 3 weekends that even slightly resemble summer! Where is all the sunshine?
I'm not going to lie, for a few weeks I was actually kind of enjoying the rain and grey skies. It can be so relaxing to curl up, wrapped in blankets, reading books and drinking tea while the rain splashes outside... but enough is enough! We get such a short summer as it is. I'm starting to feel ripped off!
In an attempt to somehow appeal to the universe or kick start the sun gods, I decided to post about simple and sexy summer hair.
A girl can dream right?
If nothing else, maybe I can stop fighting my rain induced curls and try to camouflage them in some summery undone updo instead!
Here's hoping!
In my mind, the perfect summer hair has to be easy to do, a little undone and a whole lot of sexy. While most of the styles I'm suggesting are cute and flirty, they are also a simple and fast to achieve. Let's be honest, the last thing you want to do is spend hours getting ready when there are so many fun summer things you could be doing instead!
I always find that it helps if your hair hasn’t been washed for at least a day. Part of what makes all of these styles so great, is that they don't have to look too perfect. It's all about that laid back, natural vibe.
In the summer, I don't use much in the way of hair product, but there are a few things I can't live without...
Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo & Conditioner is my summer hair staple. The tropical smell is heavenly and it leaves hair super soft and bouncy. And for the environment conscience, it's sulfate and paraben free, uses organic ingredients and the bottles and inks used are recycled and compostable.
MOROCCANOIL Oil Treatment is magic. It eliminates frizz, strengthens your hair and creates brilliant shine... and the smell is delish! It goes on ultra light and doesn't have any residue, plus it cuts down on your drying time. Bonus! Best of all, they don't use any animal products, they don't test on animals and they use recycled packaging whenever possible.
It might seem dramatic, but I'm seriously obsessed with
Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray! This salt water based spray creates the perfect beachy waves with just the right amount of hold. Plus I absolutely love the matte finish! I use it on damp or dry hair all summer long.
Now that we have your hair ready for summer, here are a few recommendations for simple and sexy summer styles. All of these styles can be modified to suit your individual style and hair type, and feel free to be creative. You can get away with a bit more fun in the summertime! If you feel adventurous, try adding in a braid, twist or fishtail to any of these. Dress them up for night by adding a hot hair accessory like a flower, headband or a sparkly clip.
Pretty Waves
Work a bit of Surf Spray through damp hair. Scrunch, braid or pin up hair (whatever texture you prefer) and let dry naturally or blow-dry with a diffuser. When dry, gently tousle and touch up as needed with a mid-size barreled curling iron. Looks even better the second day!
Pouffy Ponytail
Spray dry hair with Surf Spray and scrunch to add a bit of texture. Using a comb, backcomb bangs or a small section of hair in the front, and pin straight back, making a small pouf. Use comb again to backcomb the roots of the hair at the crown. Pull half your hair back into a loose and messy half ponytail and use bobby pins to secure. Loosely pull remaining hair into a ponytail and use an elastic to secure at the base of the bobby pins. Pull out a few pieces around your face to make it look a bit messy.
Low Beachy Bun
Spray dry hair with Surf Spray and scrunch to add a bit of texture. Using a comb, backcomb the roots at the crown. Pull half your hair back into a loose and messy half ponytail and use bobby pins to secure. Loosely pull remaining hair back and twist around itself creating a loose and messy bun. Pin in place using bobby pins. Consider adding a small french braid like pictured for a little additional texture and visual interest!
Half Back Braid
Work a bit of Surf Spray through damp hair. Scrunch, braid or pin up hair (whatever texture you prefer) and let dry naturally or blow-dry with a diffuser. When dry, gently tousle and touch up as needed with a mid-size barreled curling iron. Separate the top quarter of hair and begin french braiding a 2 inch section of hair, above one ear straight across your forehead adding hair from the upper section only. Continue around the entire crown until you are back where you started. Secure the end of the braid and every few inches with bobby pins.
Messy Top Knot
Spray dry hair with Surf Spray and scrunch to add a bit of texture. Gather hair onto the top of you head and twist around itself creating a loose and messy bun right at the crown. Pin in place using bobby pins. Pull out a few pieces around your face to make it look a bit messy. This can also be done with wet hair!
Surfer Girl Side Pony
Spray dry hair with Surf Spray and scrunch to add a bit of texture. Using a comb, backcomb the roots at the crown. Loosely pull hair back and then to the side. Secure with an elastic, or pin in place using bobby pins for a messier look. Pull out a few pieces around your face to soften. Consider adding a small french braid like pictured for a little additional texture and visual interest!
Summer is a great time to experiment and have fun with your hair. I hope these ideas help you create your very own sexy summer hairstyles.
Now all we need is the sun...
Photo credits:
Trio - Genevieve Gail
Waves - cosmopolitan
Pouf - Mouton Salon
Bun - TotalBeauty
Braid - Sugarscape
Knot - La Jeune Marie
Side - Cupcakecloset
I come from a long line of dessert addicts. 
Is it just me, or is it ridiculously hard to find a magazine worth five dollars these days? 
There are not very many things that excite me as much as finding a great new online shopping site. 
I'm a little bit of a girlie girl, especially when it comes to floral prints. They are just so sweet and delicate and somehow understated. You just can't help but feel feminine and flirty when you wear a bit of Floral!
Work a bit of Surf Spray through damp hair. Scrunch, braid or pin up hair (whatever texture you prefer) and let dry naturally or blow-dry with a diffuser. When dry, gently tousle and touch up as needed with a mid-size barreled curling iron. Looks even better the second day!
Spray dry hair with Surf Spray and scrunch to add a bit of texture. Using a comb, backcomb bangs or a small section of hair in the front, and pin straight back, making a small pouf. Use comb again to backcomb the roots of the hair at the crown. Pull half your hair back into a loose and messy half ponytail and use bobby pins to secure. Loosely pull remaining hair into a ponytail and use an elastic to secure at the base of the bobby pins. Pull out a few pieces around your face to make it look a bit messy.
Spray dry hair with Surf Spray and scrunch to add a bit of texture. Using a comb, backcomb the roots at the crown. Pull half your hair back into a loose and messy half ponytail and use bobby pins to secure. Loosely pull remaining hair back and twist around itself creating a loose and messy bun. Pin in place using bobby pins. Consider adding a small french braid like pictured for a little additional texture and visual interest!
Work a bit of Surf Spray through damp hair. Scrunch, braid or pin up hair (whatever texture you prefer) and let dry naturally or blow-dry with a diffuser. When dry, gently tousle and touch up as needed with a mid-size barreled curling iron. Separate the top quarter of hair and begin french braiding a 2 inch section of hair, above one ear straight across your forehead adding hair from the upper section only. Continue around the entire crown until you are back where you started. Secure the end of the braid and every few inches with bobby pins.
Spray dry hair with Surf Spray and scrunch to add a bit of texture. Gather hair onto the top of you head and twist around itself creating a loose and messy bun right at the crown. Pin in place using bobby pins. Pull out a few pieces around your face to make it look a bit messy. This can also be done with wet hair!
Spray dry hair with Surf Spray and scrunch to add a bit of texture. Using a comb, backcomb the roots at the crown. Loosely pull hair back and then to the side. Secure with an elastic, or pin in place using bobby pins for a messier look. Pull out a few pieces around your face to soften. Consider adding a small french braid like pictured for a little additional texture and visual interest!
The 2010 FIFA World Cup starts today in South Africa.
