Wearing your barnet in some sexy waves is nothing new, I mean – who doesn’t want to look like one of those bohemian surfer chicks who seemingly dry their hair naturally in the sun only to emerge all golden skinned and perfectly coiffed after a day spent on the beach?
Personally I find my waves don’t often last – and if I get them to the point where they do I find I’ve used so much salt spray that my hair is kind of….crunchy.
So the question is lovelies, how do you achieve that soft yet glamorous tousled look that is perfection for a relaxed W-day…a version that is not going to turn into a limp straggly mess by the first dance?
Well you’re in for a treat you gorgeous lot you, Love Lust List member Jodie Hazlewood is going to show you how to become a sunshine goddess and includes all of her favourite products to enable you to achieve full-on boho beauty in just a few easy steps.
Jodie Hazelwood: Firstly Prep the hair with something that will protect it from the heat and give it a little bit of shape and body. I spritzed Bumble & Bumble Prep through Lolly’s hair.
Section the hair from behind the ears straight across and fastion with a sectioning clip.
On Lolly’s hair I used the Babyliss Waving Wand. This is by far my favourite. EVER heated tool in my kit. It creates a whole range of modern type waves and is so so easy to use.
Starting nearest your face take 1.5 inch sections and wind the hair around the wand pointing it vertically to the floor leaving the ends free.
Hold for 15-20 secs and release. Repeat around the head alternating the direction you wind each section so it’s not too uniform.
Spritz with hairpspray- I’m loving James Brown’s Effortless Hold at the moment.
Release the top section and repeat. I always try and make sure the two front sections are curling away from the face as I think it’s more flattering.
Using your fingers as a wide toothed comb drag through the curls to completely soften and dishevel them.
Spray VO5 Give me texture spray (this is a genius product – a cross between a salt spray and dry shampoo) through the lengths to give your hair shape and texture.
If you fancy a slightly more “done” look you can pull a little section away from your face and pin with kirby grips as I did with Lolly.
Hair Styling: Jodie Hazlewood
Photography : Anna Clarke
Model: Lolly La Pop (SUCH a diva.)
We would very much like it if you WOULD try this at home.
Is it a look you wear often? Are you considering a more casual hair do for your wedding? Do you have any “must have” tips/products you can recommend?
Please leave your feedback in the comments section below you wavy haired beauties.
Big Boho Love
Charlotte xxx
I do love having waves in my hair but I have ridiculously fine, thin hair!
Ultimately it means that the curls will last all of 1 hour if I am lucky!
I am hoping one of the problems is me not managing to get a good angle with my straighteners
I am praying it is this – because I am desperately hoping to have some waves in my hair for the big day (that will hopefully see me through to 1am!!!!! ha!) Eeek!
Lolly – looking fabulous as always
Jodie – fab work
xxx
Looking good Lolly! This is the look I strive for all the time and never really achieve! I don’t think I’m patient enough with my curling!
Anyway, I’m going to try it like this from now on, I usually just use my GHD’s but I may have to invest in a wand. I’m thinking for our engagement shoot maybe??
Xxx
I really want waves for my wedding day too but like Rebecca, I have really fine hair – waves usually last 45 mins at most! I’ve heard good things about the Remington Pearl curling wand and also the much more expensive, Jose Eber wand. Has anyone tried these and have a preference? Thanks for the tutorial RMW. I will get my chief bridesmaid/hair stylist/make up artist to try it out tout suite! xxx
@Becca @Tabitha thanks girls! Can I just say that my hair is actually pretty fine too and this stayed in all day no problem. If you curl the hair properly and add plenty of spray you should be ok.
FYI that Bumble and Bumble spray smells amazing. Totally investing in some of that!
@Lolly first off, you look HOT (like fire) with boho waves!
@Becca – Totally agree with Lolly, B&B stuff is brilliant. Tres expensive though.
My hair is the opposite to you girls, I have a lot of it. The masses of peroxide I pile on it tends to help it keep a curl which is good, but you could just try putting mousse on each individual section, then spraying as soon as you’re done. You end up with a head FULL of product but it aint budging!
@Tab @Kate – I’m a GHD girl and am always twiddling it into loose curls (I’m hiding them under a hat in my avatar just there <— ), but maybe a wand is a great idea for a birthday prezzie! I'd be interested to hear any recommendations too!!
I heart curly hair!!! xxx
actually – ignore the avatar. totally forgot i’d been soaked to the skin with rain that day. rats tails!
Oh fab work! I love this look and do it any day if I have time, but I found that I get bored half way as I have so much hair. I have learned that doing lager chuncks or hair at a time makes the most gorgeous waves which save on time and effort. I am most certainly investing in some of that V05 texure spray! Just what I have been looking for as I have a lot of hair but it goes quite fine when styled with heat.
@Lolly I still cannot get over your eyes/lashes do tell us your secrets! Please tell me they are cheat make up secrets I can copy!
Such a helpful post, I’ll send to my daughter tonight, when I’m back at home. She will be very happy to learn new things.
Andon
@Karen I should probably mention that my hair is naturally curly – I straighten it because I look like Worzel Gummidge else. That said I’m quite liking the controlled beachhead look…one to think about anyway.
@Stef you know some girls have totally amazing legs or a cracking figure (FYI I didn’t get either of those when they were handed out!) well I ended up with some seriously long eyelashes – my sister Tom has even longer ones would you believe it – so I can’t really offer any tips. That said I swear by Lancome Defincils which both my sisters wear also. I never leave the house without it…might be worth a purchase..?
Consider it bought! (Mascaras are my weakness I will try any and every one)
I miss having long hair. *sulks*
@Kirsten I’m sulking right along next to you. Desperado for mine to grow!
@Stef let me know how you get on.
@Kirsten @Becky but you two look GORGE with shorter hair!
Lolly, you look gorgeous- I’m jealous of how photogenic you are!
This is exactly what I’m attempting on my hair for my wedding in July so this was incredibly helpful so thank you!
xxx
I have my first hair consultation on Thursday. This is going with me!
I have just about nearly but not quite shoulder length ish hair at the minute (this actually means its not as long as I want/thinking it is!) so I’m hoping it’ll be possible by the time August comes round!
Incidentally, I have dead straight hair, it doesn’t hold a style, and I never have it wavy, I just fancy it or W-day!!!x
I love wearing my hair wavy but it’s so thick that it takes me over an hour to curl it. I need a live in hair person I think.
Purchased the VO5 Give Me Texture spray on the way home from work today. Currently rocking a hot mess on my hair. LOVE IT!!
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