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Do You Rinse Your Hair After A Swim?

BellaSugarUK — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 04:00:00 -0700

Kate Moss, Jamie Hince and model gal pal Karen Mulder spent some time this week on a buddy's yacht in the South of France partying and taking in the surf and sand. After a dip in the Med, Karen cared for her long, blonde hair by rinsing it off with fresh water so that the salt from the sea didn't dry it out, whilst Kate just left her hair alone.

After a dunk, I typically apply some kind of SPF hair product to protect my locks and then comb it through so that it dries into sexy beach waves. Do you rinse off your hair after a swim in an ocean or pool?

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Do You Get Your Hair Wet When You Swim?

BellaSugarUK — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:00:00 -0700

When the weather's warm, it's tempting to want to dunk your head under water, however, the chemicals in a pool can cause breakage to your hair, not to mention colour oxidisation. If you're swimming in the sea, the salt water is quite drying and can result in damaging tangles. Unless you're willing to do an Evian rinse and then apply an SPF enhanced product, chances are you're doing your hair an injustice by soaking it when you swim. That being said, it's an incredible feeling to have a carefree attitude, especially in the Summertime. So tell me: do you keep your hair dry or do you let it get wet when you go swimming?

Reader Review of the Day: Frederic Fekkai Beach Waves

BellaSugar — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:00:00 -0700

What's just as hot as bedroom hair? That's right - it's beach waves. Now that we're entering the season(s) of rising temperatures, perhaps you're thinking that a tousled, sexy look is in your near future. Recently, reader Countchocula reviewed Frederic Fekkai Beach Waves ($23), a spray that creates beachy texture in the hair. Here's why she liked it:

I love this product! My hair has natural waves and this product gives me a fresh-from-the-beach look and controls my out-of-control frizz. I recommend it because it doesn't make the hair sticky or stiff, and for a hair product, it smells great. I've run out since I bought a couple of bottles last Summer and I can't wait until Sephora and Ulta stock their shelves with this. The price is definitely worth it.

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Remington's Airwave Dryer Creates Beachy Waves

BellaSugar — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:01:02 -0800

Whenever I think long hairstyles, TeamSugar is one of my favorite go-to gals. Remember her Angelina Jolie-esque bun? This time, TeamSugar volunteered to try out the Remington Emi Airwave Anti-Static Style System ($25), an ionic blow dryer that uses a nifty little attachment to create beachy waves. It sort of reminds me of the twirling action of a vacuum cleaner, without the scary factor.

After giving the Airwave a whirl, our lovely model was pleased with the results. The attachment helped her to create non-pouffy ringlets on her naturally curly locks; She even preferred the contraption over a diffuser. Since this dryer was easy to use, didn't take long to dry her long hair, and reduced static overall, it gets her seal of approval. Check out the gallery below for more pics, and learn how to create TeamSugar's sexy style after the jump.

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For TeamSugar's how-to, read more.

Step 1: Comb Jonathan Product Condition Leave-in Gloss Creme ($22) through the hair. Using fingers, spread evenly.
Step 2: Twist a section of your hair and place in the blow dryer attachment. Blow-dry until semi-dry (dries better when partially damp to avoid the frizzy look). Continue to twist and dry until you’ve done your entire head of hair, leaving the crown to dry naturally.
Step 3: Spray Frederic Fekkai Luscious Curls Wave Creating Spray ($20) lightly over entire hair. Separate the curls/waves with your fingers to break up the style.
Step 4: Go over any areas that need more waves. "Your hair will fall nicely with a 'just got off the beach and looking glamorous' look the entire day," she said. Woot woo! (That's my attempt at a whistle.)

Hair How To: Easy Sexy Beach Hair

BellaSugarUK — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0700

Hair trends are one thing – from the polished dreadlocks and pirate plaits on the catwalks, to retro styles, like Victoria Beckham's Audrey Hepburn do – but what we all really crave is effortlessly sexy hair, that looks like it's naturally gorgeous – not like we've had to try too hard to re-create it.

Cue the covetable, grown-up version of beach hair. Textured, yet glossy and voluminous, it's the sort of laidback, tousled look that Kates Moss, Middleton and Beckinsale, are often snapped with. Sometimes dubbed Polished Festival Hair – think gutsy, free-spirited almost-waves and a youthful vibe.

Firstly, it's all in the proportions. Volume should be at the ends, not on the head. Aim for a triangular shape on long hair, and try and get the texture and volume in the length, instead of loading up the roots.

It's pretty much a trial and error game, depending on your hair texture, but here's some tips for getting the look: Just read more

Firstly, get a little bit of volume at the roots – otherwise it will just look odd, and too triangular. Blow dry just the roots. At the start, do this with your head upside down if you have thin hair.
Instead of using a brush, just finger comb as you blow dry, or use a wide toothed comb, to get that 'undone' texture.
Once your hair is about 70% dry, spritz it with a texture spray, such as the cult Bumble & Bumble SurfSpray, (£16). The salt, mixed with product, will give you a mussed-up, beach head look.
If you have curly hair, it's best to blow dry the hair straight, using a very large, round brush. Then, once the hair is almost dry, mix the texture spray with a little more water, and spritz hair lightly.
Now, this part depends on your hair texture – for some, leave the rest of the hair to dry naturally, and just twist a few sections around your fingers, like a bored teenager would. If your hair has a tendency to waves, this is all you'll need to do.
If your hair is very straight, or thick, then plait now, and leave to dry. Zoe Irwin, Creative Director at Headmaster's tells Harper's Bazaar, that she does this, and suggests "Running straightening irons up the plaits to give them extra texture. Let them cool, then un-braid them, and finger comb".
Alternatively, try wrapping random sections of hair, around a giant hot tong. Don't wrap all the hair though, just pick certain sections, to keep the look haphazard and textured.
The new buzz words are tousled, tangly, textured and sexily un-done. The more you twist, twirl and generally play with your hair, the better it will look.

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SPF Beauty Bonanza, Part III: Sun Care Hair Products

BellaSugar — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:00:20 -0700

Not only can the harmful rays of the sun affect your skin, they can also be damaging to your hair - especially if it is chemically and/or color treated. Below are three great SPF-enhanced products that will help protect your hair from drying out, breaking and oxidizing while you're frolicking away on a sunny day.

Capri Sun-Shield Spray ($20) is yet another new beauty product inspired by the jet-setting Italian island. The reason? Oscar Blandi loves the sunny locale and feels it's the ultimate Italian paradise. This hair mist works just a sunscreen would act on your skin. All you need is a little bit to lock in moisture, boost shine and protect hair from UVA and UVB rays.

Kerastase Voile Protecteur ($34) is a colorless spray that keeps your strands safe from drying out and oxidizing in the sun. It protects against UVA and UVB rays, salty seawater and the chemicals (generally chlorine) in swimming pools. Plus, it won't make your hair feel greasy and it washes out well.

For one more hair (and body) sunscreen, read more.

Shiseido Refreshing Sun Protection Spray SPF 16 PA+ ($27) offers broad-spectrum safety for your hair, scalp and even your skin while you are exposed to extensive UVA and UVB sun rays. It's lightweight, virtually odorless, water-resistant and comes in a sporty spray bottle that even spritzes if it's upside down.

Wet & Safe! Sunblock Sprays For Your Hair

BellaSugar — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 14:20:33 -0700

After spending countless hours and dollars getting colored, highlighted, glossed and coiffed, spending just a few short hours in the sun can leave your hair looking oxidized and dehydrated. Considering that you would never imagine leaving home without sunscreen on your face, why not do the same to protect your lovely locks?

It's time to take action! Here are some tips as well as two sunscreen sprays to ensure that your hair won't get damaged from the sun. Summer days are intended to be carefree, so let's get the pool party started. After all, it may have been the 80s but Phoebe Cates' infamous poolside scene from "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" can encourage us all to be wet & safe! Keep in mind that wet hair is weaker than dry hair. The cuticle is opened and hair is up to three times more delicate when wet so be mindful.

Wet your hair with clean water before swimming so that chlorine and salt don't discolor it and dry it out.
Secure hair in a braid or ponytail so it won't tangle and then spray it with an SPF product for protection.
Rinse again with clean water and reapply sun protection once you get out of the water. If at all possible, protect hair even further with a hat.

For a couple of recommended summer hair sunblock sprays, read more

Fekkai Summer Hair Sun Bandana, $20, is a leave in conditioner as well as a heat activated UV shield for the hair. It is oil free, water resistant and safe for all hair types including color treated hair.

Sun Bandana helps to seal in moisture with its new formulation called Solarshield™. It will also help to keep chlorine and other damaging chemicals from a pool or jacuzzi out of your hair.

Phyto Plage Protective Beach Spray, $20, is an olive oil based UVB sunscreen that offers your hair maximum sun protection. It helps reduce fading as well as increase hydration and shine.

Olive oil also washes out easily so it won't weigh your hair down and leave you with grimy residue. Simply spray on dry or wet hair before and during sun exposure and be sure and reapply after going in the water.

Get Sexy Beach Hair in the City, Part II

BellaSugar — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 07:11:22 -0700

Welcome to part two of Sexy Beach Hair in the City. You all seemed to have enjoyed the first installment so much, I thought that I'd bring you more! Here are three more fab hair products that can help create the sexy tousled waves that happen naturally at the beach. Please let me know what you think of them!

Alterna Hemp Sculpting Putty, $18, is a tad bit unconventional because it's not a spray, but I am telling you - this is the perfect product for a beachy, messy, texturized look. It adds shine while giving hair a pliable, piecey look. It also sculpts, molds and spikes if you are looking for something that you can use on many other looks too.

Made with powerful hemp seed oil, it's rich in proteins to really help restore your hair’s strength and moisture from the inside out. Just apply to wet or dry hair and style without the need of heat.

To find a salon nearby that sells this product, go to Alterna.com and type in your zip code. Enjoy!

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Fekkai Summer Hair Beach Waves, $20, is a heat-activated spritz that helps create summer beachy looking waves. It also provides a UV shield to your hair and has a conditioning agent in it to keep it feeling soft and healthy.

Spray on dry or damp hair and then shape your waves by scrunching. Thanks for the suggestion quietriott!

Wella Liquid Hair Body Surf Beach Hair Styler, $16, is a non-aerosol spray that helps to add volume, body and a salty- texture to fine/normal hair. Work into dry or damp hair and then mold into waves using your fingers.

DIY Spa Treatment: Super-Sexy Beach Hair

BellaSugar — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:00:54 -0700

Fabrice Gilli, my amazing hairdresser and Creative Director of Frederic Fekkai Soho, has divulged one of his quick and easy, at-home recipes for beautiful beach waves. Since you already know how to create this look yourself, and you're aware of the various beach hair products on the market, thanks to Fabrice, you can save a few pennies and stock up on sunscreens instead! Here's an inexpensive way to attain sexy beach waves on a miniscule budget.

Step 1: Take an empty and clean spray bottle and fill it up with eight ounces of water.
Step 2: Add two heaping tablespoons of kosher or sea salt to the water and shake.
Step 3: Mix a teaspoon of your favorite hair gel to the saltwater solution and shake it once again. This will give hair a little bit more texture.
Step 4: Spray a liberal amount onto wet or very damp hair and do not brush through-finger-comb only if necessary. Scrunch hair in your hands to help curls form, or just leave it be and let it air dry naturally.

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Which Beach Babe Has Sexier Hair?

BellaSugar — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:40:22 -0700

Both of these ladies are known for their long, gorgeous brown and honey highlighted hair. Here are pictures of Gisele Bundchen and Jessica Alba both in Miami without any primping whatsoever. Who do you think has better beach hair?

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