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Tips for Achieving Beachy Waves

May 1, 2018

Thank you to Conair for sponsoring today’s post!

I’ve had many requests lately on how I curl my hair, and while the method is pretty simple there are some key Tips For Achieving Beachy Waves that I want to share with you! These tips will give that messy, beachy look as opposed to a more defined curl. Messy waves are my “signature” hairstyle because they’re easy to create and carefree – which is just what I need as a busy mom!

Tips for Achieving Beachy Waves

When I had my first born, I remember getting to a point where I felt like a lost myself a bit. I had a hard time adjusting to the new me, which involved no time for myself whatsoever. I can remember expressing this to a friend who gave me some tough love and told me I NEEDED to make time for myself a bit, however that might look.

I’m the type of person who needs to wake up and make her bed every morning, and I feel much more productive with a little makeup on and getting dressed out of pajamas. It’s hard to explain, but I feel ready to tackle whatever my kids might throw at me (whether it’s food, toys, or tantrums)! I’ve learned to streamline my morning routine a bit since becoming a mom, but I still like getting ready in the morning. I typically go 4-5 days without washing my hair, and if I make time (it takes me less than 10 minutes!) to curl my hair on Day 1, I can make my hairstyle last until it’s time to wash again.  

The reason I never have defined curls is because I’m always pulling my hair back or have fingers in it from my kiddos ๐Ÿ˜‰ Messy, beachy waves are much more forgiving, and I feel last a lot longer, too!  I can usually get 3-4 days out of my waves, which means less time spent in the morning!

Life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares some simple Tips for Achieving Beachy Waves, and how you can achieve this style in under ten minutes.

I love products that multi-task, like the Conair 2-in-1 Stainless Styler. It’s a flat iron and curling wand in one, and the only item you need for multiple hair styles! There are 5 heat settings, and it heats up in only 30 seconds. I also appreciate the automatic shut-off! There’s a lock that either unlocks the styler to be used as a flat iron, or locks it to be used as a wand. I’m using the Conair 2-in-1 Stainless Styler to show my tips for getting beachy waves below! 

 

Life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares some simple Tips for Achieving Beachy Waves, and how you can achieve this style in under ten minutes. Life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares some simple Tips for Achieving Beachy Waves, and how you can achieve this style in under ten minutes.

Optional first tip: Section your hair as you work. I like to start with the bottom section, then work up to the middle and then the top. But I have a LOT of hair. If you don’t, you can totally just curl from back to front or front to back!

Life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares some simple Tips for Achieving Beachy Waves, and how you can achieve this style in under ten minutes.

Use small 1 – 1 1/2 inch sections of hair. 

This creates more waves, and gives a messier, more textured look. I personally like to work from back to front, but find what’s easier for you!

Curl AWAY from your face. 

I’ve always done this, as I feel it gives a better wave. I always curl away from my face on both sides because I feel it frames the face a bit better. Some choose to alternate, but that’s always been more time consuming and requires more concentration for me, haha.  I’m using the Conair 2-in-1 Stainless Styler here and wrapping my hair around the barrel, away from my head. Curl one way and call it a day!

Life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares some simple Tips for Achieving Beachy Waves, and how you can achieve this style in under ten minutes.

Leave 1-2 inches of hair out of the wand/barrel.

This is the KEY to a beachy wave. Having the ends a bit straight makes the waves a bit messier and edgier, which I LOVE. You can also use open the Conair 2-in-1 Stainless Styler and use the flat iron to straighten them a bit more. 

Life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares some simple Tips for Achieving Beachy Waves, and how you can achieve this style in under ten minutes.

Only let the hair sit for a few seconds.

The longer the hair sits, the more defined the curl will be. I only let it sit for a few seconds (literally, less than 5 seconds), which is better for your hair too!

Life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares some simple Tips for Achieving Beachy Waves, and how you can achieve this style in under ten minutes.

Finish off with some smoothing oil, texture spray, or hair spray. 

I love using a texture spray in the summer to add even more texture and volume to my hair. I always finish off with a flexible hold hairspray and some smoothing oil to tame fly-aways and add some shine. 

Life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares some simple Tips for Achieving Beachy Waves, and how you can achieve this style in under ten minutes.

My children are my world, but that doesn’t mean I can’t care for myself a bit too! Whether it’s getting dressed in the morning, hitting the gym, waking up early to have a hot cup of coffee, or whatever it might be for you…there is NOTHING wrong with making time for yourself. Happy mom equals happy baby. ๐Ÿ™‚

Life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares some simple Tips for Achieving Beachy Waves, and how you can achieve this style in under ten minutes.

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If you know a mom who deserves a little TLC (or maybe that’s you!), the Conair 2-in-1 Stainless Styler available at Target makes a great gift for Mother’s Day! They’ve been kind enough to offer TWO Conair 2-in-1 Stainless Styler for one lucky winner and her mom! Enter via the Rafflecopter below! ๐Ÿ™‚

 

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  1. Jacquelyn says

    May 1, 2018 at 11:47 am

    Love the curls and that this styling tool is inexpensive.

    Reply
  2. Sarah Turner says

    May 1, 2018 at 2:49 pm

    Love this post!! I am growing my hair out from a pixie cut and loving the flowy beach waves and this helped so much!

    Reply
  3. Sunny says

    May 1, 2018 at 3:09 pm

    I just entered your giveaway for the wand. Iโ€™m praying I win. Would love to try this wand and give it to my mom as a Motherโ€™s Day gift. Love your post. You inspire me.

    Reply
  4. Colleen Bansley says

    May 4, 2018 at 9:54 pm

    How do you wash your hair every 4-5 days? My hair is so oily. I workout super early in the morning and literally my hair is wet from sweating so much that I have to wash it almost everyday. I am so jealous your hair does not get ultra greasy. What texture spray do you use? Love following along with you and thank you for sharing all your fashion, family tips and everything else!!

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      May 5, 2018 at 2:50 pm

      I use dry shampoo at night! Bumble and Bumble’s spray dry shampoo! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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