How To Create Celebrity Style Sexy Beach Waves - DIY Salt Spray

It's getting HOT down here in Melbourne and we are just two sleeps away from it being Summer officially! As the temperatures soar today I won't be making it to the beach *sigh* but that doesn't mean I can't create that super sexy, fresh from the beach wavy look at home. And no ladies, in this heat we do not want to use tongs, curlers or wands. All we want is texture and a slightly matte finish to create that authentic beach babe look and that means we need SALT!!

DIY SALT SPRAY MIX 

Here's what you'll need

1.) Grab yourself a plastic spray / mist bottle. Check out your laundry or bathroom cabinet before you head out to the shops you may just have one floating around (be sure to clean it thoroughly first!)

2.) Fill the bottle with warm water adding 1 and a half tablespoons of sea salt per cup of water. Stir until dissolved. If you're having trouble dissolving the salt heat it in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring until all the salt disappears.

3.) Add a tablespoon of your favorite hair gel (if you don't have any the mix will still work without it)

4.) To add some moisture and lessen frizz add a few drops of smoothing serum or a teaspoon of coconut oil and give the bottle a shake.

STYLING YOUR HAIR

DRY HAIR
Spray salt mix on dry hair scrunching as you go. Tuck hair behind ears and allow to dry naturally. When hair is dry bring hair out from behind your ears and give it a shake. This creates a soft tousled look with a defined wave framing the face.

DAMP HAIR
Shampoo and condition your hair the night before. Dry hair to about 80% with a towel and hair dryer (just run your fingers through your hair do not brush out your natural waves). Spray salt mix all over running your fingers through it. Tuck hair behind your ears and make a low braid in the back and allow to dry overnight. This method is great if you don't have naturally wavy hair as the braid will create defined waves.

It doesn't matter what length your hair is or what color this style is perfect for everyone, it's super simple and super cheap. For those days you want to be effortlessly sexy go ahead and try our salt spray recipe, I'm sure you'll look a million bucks!

Enjoy!
Ronelle @ GoS

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Celebrity Style Inspiration - How To Make Ombre Hair Work For You

Ombre hair seems to have been reincarnated in various forms for some time now be it dip dyed, two toned...etc...etc....

It's a look that we've had  a hard time getting our heads around over here at GoS simply because we're not big on "regrowth". Generally the ombre look can appear to look like lazy hair care in the form of bad regrowth. On looking a little deeper however we've found some wonderful examples of the ombre look actually working.

Tips For Making Ombre Hair Work For You

1) For long hair the ombre look works best when it is kept tonal. Keep the shade difference between 1 and three shades lighter than your natural shade for a softer look.

2) Keep in mind where the graduation of your color begins and how strong the color change is because if you make a big difference to your hair color you quite often need to change your make up color to suit.

3) For the best outcome take a picture of the look you want to your hairdresser and discuss exactly what you're after.

4) If you must try this look yourself don't be over confident. Start with subtle changes and work on the look over time.

Here are some lovelies who have embraced the trend well.

Whitney Ports Ombre locks start darker at the top and starts graduating above the eyeline. This creates a natural, soft sunkissed look that frames her face beautifully.

Lauren Conrad opted for a slightly bolder ombre look with the color graduation beginning just below shoulder height. This has allowed her to go quite light on her ends while keeping her natural color all around her face. This means Lauren does not have to change her make up and the overall look is softer.

Lily Aldrige is a brunetter that's made ombre work for her. The key to Lily's look is she's given some very slight highlights framing her face allowing the lighter hair to graduate at slightly different heights. This softens the overall look without being too stark a contrast.

Khloe Kardashian has opted for reddish / copper tones with her look. The look works as she's kept her natural dark hair framing her face with soft highlights graduating into lighter shades on her tips.

Ombre hair is not only for long hair! The look works a treat on shorter bob styles when done correctly. Alexa Chung is a great example. Her look is very subtle with soft hightlights just around her cheekbones down into a shade lighter on her ends. This is a great way to introduce yourself to the ombre look without making a very dramatic change.

Olivia Wilde is adorable with a slightly bolder look. She's started off with very soft hightlights at her roots and through her fringe with the lighter shades coming in stronger around her eye level.

Miley Cyrus is the boldest out of this lot with a strong contrast of mousey brown roots into blonde tips. Her graduation of color beigns just below eye level. This look might be too strong for some but being young this look works well for Miley. With this length of hair this bolder look stops just short of being too much.

Enjoy!

R&M @ GoS

xox