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Ashley Brooke Nicholas

Beach Waves 101

Today’s post is sponsored by Sally Beauty.

My hair has a mind of its own in the summer. The humidity in the air brings out the natural wave in my hair, which would be nice if the hot weather didn’t also make my hair flat and frizzy. Trust me, it’s not a cute look. I’ve learned that the key to making my hair behave over the summer is preparation. I have to choose the right style and the right products for the weather. Since we’re currently in the hottest and most humid part of the summer months, I’ve been embracing bouncy beach waves.

The perfect little sundress, Kendra Scott necklace, and tan platform heels | style blogger Ashley Brooke NicholasIn addition to making me feel like a mermaid/beach goddess, beach waves also happen to be a rockstar in the summer heat. In fact, I’d dare to say that my waves look progressively better throughout the day as the wind blows through my hair and my waves start to separate.

The perfect little sundress, Kendra Scott necklace, and tan platform heels | style blogger Ashley Brooke NicholasBlonde beach waves and cat eye sunglassesIf you’re looking for a quick and easy summer hairstyle idea, check out my easy beach waves tutorial for long-lasting beach waves.


Easy Beach Waves Tutorial

Easy beach waves tutorial | Want to learn how to get effortless beach waves? This easy hair tutorial from beauty blogger Ashley Brooke Nicholas is quick and easy, so you'll have the perfect beach waves in no time!

Step One:

After washing and conditioning my hair, I allow it to air dry. Once my hair is about 80% dry, I spray a heat protectant spray along the lengths of my hair to reduce heat damage from my blow dryer and curling iron. The BTZ Turn Up The Heat Flat Iron Protection spray works like a charm for this step. It smells like candy and adds the perfect amount of shine and slip to my hair in addition to adding a layer of heat protection.


Step Two:

As I blow-dry my hair, I use my hand to scrunch small sections of my hair into waves. This technique activates the natural curl in my hair and ultimately makes my beach wave style last longer. If your hair is naturally stick-straight, this step is optional. I repeat this process until my hair is completely dry.


Step Three:

Once my hair is completely dry, I use a 1.5” curling iron to loosely curl 2” sections of my hair. To create a beachy effect, I leave the last 2-3” of my hair uncurled.


Step Four:

After finishing my curls, I use a salt spray to add texture and body. I spray the BTZ Beach Head Tropical Texture Fast-Dry Salt Spray along the roots of my hair and use my hands to push my hair up to add volume. This spray gives my hair the perfect amount of grip, so it’s easy to build up natural volume in seconds. Then I spray the product along the lengths of my hair, scrunch small sections of my hair into waves, and break up my curls. The BTZ is a great choice for this step because it provides texture and body without leaving behind a sticky residue.


Step Five:

When I’ve perfected my beach waves, I lock in the style with a light-hold hairspray. BTZ Rock On Flexible Hold Hair Spray lengthens the life of my waves without making my hair sticky or crunchy.

Easy beach waves tutorial | Want to learn how to get effortless beach waves? This easy hair tutorial from beauty blogger Ashley Brooke Nicholas is quick and easy, so you'll have the perfect beach waves in no time!This five-step process takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and I’ve found that I can make my beach waves last for two to three days by refreshing my waves with an extra spritz of sea salt spray and hair spray each morning. While the technique is somewhat important, the true secret to long-lasting waves is the proper arsenal of hair products. You want to avoid using any products that weigh down your hair or leave behind a sticky or crunchy residue. Heavy hair products will make your waves fall in a few hours, and it’s impossible to achieve an effortless beachy look when your hair looks deep-fried and crispy.

Easy Beach Waves Hair Tutorial | This trio of products is the secret to effortless beach waves: BTZ Turn Up The Heat Flat Iron Protection spray, Beach Head Tropical Texture Fast-Dry Salt Spray, and Rock On Flexible Hold Hair Spray | This hair tutorial is quick and easy, so you'll have the perfect beach waves in no time! Plus, all of the products used are extremely affordableThese three products from Sally Beauty each have an ultra-lightweight finish, so your hair won’t look or feel like it’s loaded up with products. I think they’re just as good as products I’ve purchased at a salon, and the price tag is much easier on my wallet.

The perfect little sundress, Kendra Scott necklace, and tan platform heels | style blogger Ashley Brooke NicholasThe perfect little sundress, Kendra Scott necklace, and tan platform heels | style blogger Ashley Brooke NicholasOutfit Details: Old Navy Cami Dress | Kendra Scott Elisa Pendant Necklace | Le Specs Half Moon Magic Sunglasses c/o | Old Navy Tassel Crossbody Bag c/o | H&M Cognac Platform Sandals

Now that I’ve shared my secret method for the perfect beach waves, I’d love to know your summer beauty secrets. If you have a summer beauty technique that’s perfect for humid weather or a product that lasts all day in the heat, I’d love to hear about it! Please leave a comment below with your favorite summer beauty secrets, so that we can all learn together! For more summer beauty inspiration, follow @sallybeauty on Instagram. Many thanks to Sally Beauty for sponsoring today’s post and allowing me to share my summer beauty secret!

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