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Beachy Waves: A Hairdresser’s Submission

BLONDE, BRUNETTE, EVERYDAY, LONG, MODEL

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Claire, a stylist for Verb Hair Products, sent us this laid back look at bohemian summer style. We love the way the models and their hair have that desirable free-spirited vibe –– insouciant, easy-going, breezy and fresh. One of the best things about these styles is styling them is equally loose and liberal; all you have to do is use your favorite texture-enhancing products and scrunch and tousle and play with hair as you dry, creating an imperfect, negligent tumble quivering with sex appeal. Claire sent us her styling tips, too, so for her professional insight, click style notes.

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Long Hair Styling Inspiration: Tumbling Wave Cascade

EVERYDAY, LONG, MODEL, RED

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This hair is thick, long, and luscious with a nice natural wave. That’s a great way to be, but it is also important that looks like this don’t get weighed down with all the density. Shape and styling is critical, and this is how to tailor it perfectly to carefree summer days. Long and loose layers give space and freedom, movement and softness, while keeping length. The side-parting and full bangs combined with the disheveled elegance of the blowsy, windswept tousle of the sultry waves creates the quintessential shabby chic ‘do. Whether your hair is naturally textured or not, in a few easy steps, this look is achievable for anyone with long layers; for our styling tips, click notes.

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Summer Hair Care: Humidity Defense for Wavy and Curly Hair

BLONDE, EVERYDAY, MEDIUM, MODEL, SHORT

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As spring turns to summer, and with so much of America about to bathe in hot and humid air, the proud owners of wavy and curly hair are concerned with one thing only: fighting frizz. The reason is simple to understand, and requires the right styling regimen to fix. Textured tresses need the most moisture and in moist, humid weather strands expand, literally searching for the watery air because it contains the requisite moisture. But the right product cocktail and application gives coils hold and definition, shine and luster, and humidity defense –– so that cascading hairstyles retain shape and style all day, rather than expanding and frizzing and flying away. It’s easy if you know what to use and how to apply. For our recommendations, click style notes.

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Modern Makeover: American Wave Texture Transformation

BRUNETTE, LONG, REAL WOMEN, TRENDING

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American Wave is on the crest of a wave. It’s already featured on The Today Show and in the Chicago Tribune, and a new Color Wave version of the pioneering salon service is soon to be released. And with the emerging trend for modern multi-textured styles hitting the runways, the beach, and the streets it’s a great time to feature this American Wave Makeover by ARROJO NYC texture specialist, Barton Miller. As seen in the before image (top left of the collage), his model, Nicole, has a fine and wispy natural texture. But just a couple of hours later, she reappeared with a full and bouncy ‘do that highlights the elegance, beauty and unique personality of waves, curls, tousle and flow (bottom left image of the collage). After the makeover, we caught up with Nicole to find out how she feels with her newly buxom tresses. To read her thoughts, click style notes.

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Summer HairStyles: Get Your Wave On

BLONDE, BRUNETTE, EVERYDAY, LONG, MEDIUM, RED, SEXY

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Heat rising, it’s officially (dirty and gritty) summertime in New York City. This past weekend, in order to cool down, we hit the shore, which meant sandals, sunglasses, sunscreen, and –– our favorite –– sexy, beachy hair. We love the timeless elegance, beauty and grace of romantic tousle and flow. And whether you’re blessed with naturally undulating tresses or not, we want everyone to be able to ride the wave with us. So, for tips on how to get big waves, click through to style notes. –– Michelle Rotbart

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