How to Create Beachy Waves Using Mr. Smith
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Create tousled, beachy waves that add instant volume to thin or fine hair using Mr. Smith products and a simple five step routine. You will learn when to apply Mr. Smith The Foundation 200ml, how to blow dry and curl with a ghd curve classic curl tong 26mm, and where to use Mr. Smith Serum 100ml and Texture Spray 150ml for hold and finish.
Quick Takeaways You Need to Know
- Work Mr. Smith The Foundation 200ml through dry hair from roots to ends for grit and heat protection
- Blow dry section by section, bending and scrunching hair to mould the wave shape and add volume
- Use a ghd curve classic curl tong 26mm on small vertical sections, alternate wrap direction for natural waves
- Apply two drops of Mr. Smith Serum 100ml through sections, then shake out to smooth and polish ends
- Finish with Mr. Smith Texture Spray 150ml at the roots and a light mist on ends for instant lift
This simple hair routine will leave your hair instantly volumised, so even those with thin and fine hair can add some extra dimension and texture to their look. Adore Beauty are an exclusive stockist of Mr. Smith Products, carrying their range of incredible sulphate free shampoos, body wash and hair styling products.
How To Easily Style Thin Hair Using Mr. Smith
How Do I Transform Fine, Limp Hair into Tousled, Beachy Waves?
Create effortless beachy waves on fine hair by manipulating your hair with styling products that give you the shape and control you want. Even those with the limpest locks can follow this easy routine, using Mr. Smith products to achieve these gorgeous beach waves.
Step 1: Start with The Foundation
Step 1: Start with The Foundation
provides a great base for styling, giving the hair a lot of substance, grit and texture. We recommend applying this hero product from roots to ends. You can apply this on wet or dry hair, however applying it to dry hair gives it more grit. Like any product with a fixative, it is important to make sure you brush it through with a brush or a comb. This impressive product also doubles as a heat protectant!
Step 2: Blow Dry and Begin Shaping the Waves
Step 2: Blow Dry and Begin Shaping the Waves
When you begin blow drying your hair, start moulding it into the desired shape. Bend, twist and scrunch your hair into place, going section by section, instead of blasting it all at once.
Step 3: Create Soft Waves with a Curling Iron
Step 3: Create Soft Waves with a Curling Iron
To create beautiful, effortless waves Frieda uses the . Always start at the front of your hair taking small, vertical sections and wrap them around the wand. Always takes your first two sections back, without leaving the iron in there for too long. Then, start alternating the direction you wrap your hair around the wand for natural looking waves. Polish the ends by slightly curling them so they are not just straight. Remember to keep the angle of your curling wand vertical, and importantly, consistent!
Step 4: Smooth Hair Out with a Serum
Step 4: Smooth Hair Out with a Serum
Start with two drops of the heavenly scented . Start at your roots and work through to the ends, in sections. Then shake out your hair to see the results.
Step 5: Boost Volume with a Texturising Spray
Step 5: Boost Volume with a Texturising Spray
Finish off your look and create instant volume with . Concentrate the spray on the roots and spray just a small amount onto the ends.
Hot Hair Tips:
- Always remember to brush through fixative products with a brush or a comb.
- Try using a Boar Bristle brush for extra volume and even product distribution.
- When trying this routine on curly/frizzy hair you must towel dry it, distribute Mr. Smith The Foundation 200ml through the hair evenly, comb it and twist it! Remember to avoid brushing it through your hair, and avoid trying to manipulate it as it dries, just let it sit and form.
- When creating a natural look with a curling iron take the first two sections from the front, back and then start alternating for an effortless wave.
- Always keep the direction and angle of your curling wand consistent.
- Create an effortless evening look by pulling this hairstyle back into a ponytail or knot, using a small amount of Mr. Smith Leave In 100ml to keep things sleek and smooth.
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