The Cut: Soft, Beachy Layers
Celebrity Inspiration: AnnaLynne McCord
Description: "This hairstyle is all about beautiful, face-framing angles with soft, beachy waves," says Emilio. "It’s parted down the middle with extra lift in the crown area to create maximum crown height. With the right amount of height in the crown area, anyone can rock this look. You'd want just enough layers to create the illusion of length and symmetry around your face. This style will work well with all curl textures and different hair densities."
Style It: "This is such a fun look to dress up or down. Applying either a light gel or mouse, I'd break the hair up into a few sections and twist the sections of hair. You can air-dry these twists or you can hold the twist and use a blow dryer on low heat to speed up the process," says Emilio. "Once dry, unravel the twisted sections, and shake to open up the waves. For the height in the crown area, take a small section — about two inches — and, using a rat-tail comb, tease the roots to achieve desired height. Finish with a light hairspray." We recommend Madam C.J. Walker Coconut & Moringa Oils Humidity Block Curl Gel ($26).
