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Awesome Summer Styles for Thick Hair
Dying for a new, fab ‘do to sizzle through summer? We’ve got the low-down on three great summer styles for all hair lengths and textures. Read on for tips and tricks to transform your tresses!
Long, Textured Curls
Works on Way long locks that let ya rock your natural texture.
The Trick: Apply a dressing like Carol’s Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey ($10, carolsdaughter.com) to lock out frizz. Work in curl cream or gel, then separate hair into sections using a comb to coat each strand. Sit under hooded dryer. When dry, starting at back, gently stretch curls out while blowing them with hot air from a hand-held dryer to loosen ‘em.
Up the Style: On days when you need a simpler style, gather hair into a high ponytail. Perfection!
Shorter, Tighter Curls
Works on If your hair is has lotsa tight curls, you can sooo do a shorter ‘do.
The Trick: If you’ve got super-tight ringlets apply Miss Jessie’s Curly Pudding ($22, missjessies.com) to sopping hair (cover all strands completely). Air-dry or diffuse. Finger fluff later to get volume.
Up the Style: Add cute clips for oomph.
Sleek Side Bun
Works on Relaxed locks that are on the long side.
The Trick: Start with dry hair. Use a comb to make a deep side part. Brush hair into a low side pony, keeping a few pieces out in front. Secure with an elastic. Twist hair into a bun and hold with another elastic. Using a curling iron with a 1-inch barrel, create corkscrew spirals, framing your face. Finish by misting with spray.
Up the Style: Wrap a scarf around your add for a splash of awesome color.
Long, Textured Curls
Works on Way long locks that let ya rock your natural texture.
The Trick: Apply a dressing like Carol’s Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey ($10, carolsdaughter.com) to lock out frizz. Work in curl cream or gel, then separate hair into sections using a comb to coat each strand. Sit under hooded dryer. When dry, starting at back, gently stretch curls out while blowing them with hot air from a hand-held dryer to loosen ‘em.
Up the Style: On days when you need a simpler style, gather hair into a high ponytail. Perfection!
Shorter, Tighter Curls
Works on If your hair is has lotsa tight curls, you can sooo do a shorter ‘do.
The Trick: If you’ve got super-tight ringlets apply Miss Jessie’s Curly Pudding ($22, missjessies.com) to sopping hair (cover all strands completely). Air-dry or diffuse. Finger fluff later to get volume.
Up the Style: Add cute clips for oomph.
Sleek Side Bun
Works on Relaxed locks that are on the long side.
The Trick: Start with dry hair. Use a comb to make a deep side part. Brush hair into a low side pony, keeping a few pieces out in front. Secure with an elastic. Twist hair into a bun and hold with another elastic. Using a curling iron with a 1-inch barrel, create corkscrew spirals, framing your face. Finish by misting with spray.
Up the Style: Wrap a scarf around your add for a splash of awesome color.
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