Packing List: The In-Air Essentials

I'm a pretty frequent traveler, but no matter how often I get ready to set sail, I can't seem to pull it together. This trip, though, I'm turning over a new leaf and I'm hereby creating a beauty essential list for my second foray to the land of Evita:


Brambleberry Rose Lip Balm by Rosebud Salve ($7)
It may seem silly to put my all-time, hands down fave on a packing checklist, but believe me when I tell you that I've forgotten this emollient essential on more than one occasion. Plus a new trip calls for a new formulation-this limited edition, Sephora exclusive imparts a subtle sweet scent while salving me double time like the old-standby.


Juice Beauty SPF 30 Mineral Sheer Moisturizer ($29)
Organic, vitamin-packed and uber-hydrating, what else could a traveling girl ask for in a face cream? Well, how about a security-friendly size (helloooo, two tiny ounces) and some serious SPF (this bad boy's got a number 30). Bet you didn't know this, but being in the friendly skies *actually *ups your sun exposure, you are closer to that burning orb, which means anything less
than 30 is negligible.


Korres Milk Proteins Cleansing & Demake Up Wipes For All Skin Types ($12)
Unlike the other pre-moistened, alcohol-based cleansing clothes, these feature seriously hydrating proteins that plump and moisten travel-parched and slackening skin. Plus the toss-and-go aspect means no having to use the questionable plane water sources.


Lorac Sheer Wash, Travel in Sheer Emotion ($19)
Just a kiss of color on the cheeks, lips or even lids gives a "I look well rested" face as opposed to the usual "I barely slept in an upright seat" one.


Phyto 9 Daily Ultra Nourishing Botanical Cream, Ultra Dry Hair ($26)
All that recycled air can also suck the life force out of luscious locks. A simple swipe through the ends and a hint of gloss across the top infuses strands with vitamins, moisture and, believe it or not, strength.
-Jenna Mahoney

The Higher The Hair, The Closer To God

Last week, NYC's F.I.T. hosted a graduation honors event inspired by famed American fashion designer James Galanos.

Graduation or not, it's still about fashion, dah-ling - which meant fashion show. Which meant models. Which meant hair.

For a show featuring looks from the 40s, 50s, and 60s, look-at-this hair was created by the cult-status stylists at ghd.

The team kept locks low-key for the classic styles, but pumped it up - literally - for the volume-obsessed 50s and 60s couture. Besides engaging in a little creative back-combing, the ghd team garnered huge height with ghd's Fat Hair Lotion (bonus alert! In addition to going lockus majorius, this lotion has UVA protection).

They also pulled a stunt that's definitely worth trying at home. Using ghd's Sea Spray, the ghd stylists built texture on top of volume.

I've had thin hair all my life...why didn't I think of that??

Bump Watch: The Hair Edition

No, this isn't another Is she? Isn't she? pink arrowed belly patrol. The girls at Glamour have harkened on a new hair trend: The Bump. The look is a high on the crown tease that can be accompanied with a total pin under, thereby creating a bumped bun; a low hung pony, which imparts an air of sophistication; or loose locks for one hot mama Cannes 'do. It seems pretty darn versatile and a whole lot easier for mere mortals to achieve than the perfect messy updo, especially if you've got the following tools: (in addition to bobby pins, 'a cou'se)

Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Spray ($11)
Even the most high-maintenance gals know that a little less than squeaky-clean hair makes styling a cinch. This spray-on version of the already popular powders whisks away excess oils without making strands too slippery.

Sephora Smoothing Hair Brush ($48)
The A-number one secret to getting the hair bump right—no frizz. This boar and nylon bristle brush tames flyaways and smoothes down the hair shaft to impart a little more shine.

Sephora Snag-Free Hair Elastics ($3.50)
Keep your bump in place and your hair happy with lightweight bands that won't rip or pull.

Frederic Fekkai Summer Hair Zero-Humidity Frizz Control ($22)
Those steamy summah days can cause hair to get a little overexcited and a bit unruly. Rein it in with a one-two spritz of the alcohol-free formula.

Phyto Phytovolume Actif Maximizing Volume Spray - Fine Limp Hair ($28)
Gain a whole lot of volume and big douse of lift and some serious stay-put with an amino acid and keratin-packed hairspray.

- Jenna Mahoney

P.S. SNEAK PREVIEW ALERT! The Bump pictured above was created for our Fall Catalog, which is FULL of some major bump-age. Stay tuned - Sephora will be Bumpin' by mid August.

It's Dog-Head, Darling, Not Bed-Head

You've got a wedding/reunion/party in the Hamptons to attend this summer.

Accordingly, you're getting a blowout/fancy updo/classic chignon.

*Yawn.*

Forget telling your hairdresser, "Style as usual" and go for something with a little extra edge...like a dog-shaped 'do.

True beauty trendsetters know that special occasions aren't just day-planner reminders to go get a blowout the afternoon before.

They're a chance to make bold fashion statements, and to let down the parts of your hair not formed into the shape of, for example, a lion.

Remember, haute couture includes the hair, and there's no better way...oh, I give up. Just kidding! Of course you didn't really think The Dalmatian Do was coming into vogue, right? Even if it does, I'm not that brave.

These artfully styled locks are the hair hats of the (obviously) creative Nagi Noda.

Although...I mean, maybe just for a tiny gathering...just for a minute...would you?

CASH BACK BEAUTY

Everyone's been talking about how we need to pull together as Americans and spend that rebate check. Especially on beauty.

I still (sigh) haven't received mine yet and I know that I should put it in the bank, let it gain a measly 2% and put it toward my big fat Spanish wedding. But…I really don't need any excuse to spend. And it pulling together and getting all Rosie the Riveter, well that just makes me feel like making a list of wants has a purpose. And since I have a purpose I can fell all kinds of wants, guilt-free (well, almost).

Too Faced Lip Injection: Lip Plumper Supersize Original ($23.50)
Show me a woman who doesn't want to have mama-of-6-to-be lips and I'll show you some land I can sell you in Florida. This formula imparts a light tingle and a whole lot of shine for super set-pot. It makes me feel so H.O. double T that I might just go out and adopt a few babies.

Frederic Fekkai Overnight Hair Repair ($195)
Just ask my mother—hair isn't my strong suit. So anything that will keep my already shiny brown strands healthy, strong and impart a wee bit more shine, I consider an important investment. The fact that this bad boy is nocturnal means I can literally do some serious hair care with my eyes closed.

Go Smile Go All Out Starter Kit with Advanced Formula B1 ($120)
My five cup plus coffee habit may be helping my career, but it certainly ain't doing my teeth any favors. This three-step system is as easy as uno, dos, tres. The fancy ampoules do some serious scrub-a-dub, the fluoride-infused toothpaste keeps teeth strong and the touch-up bits erase coffee stains in a snap.

Bliss FatGirlSleep ($38.50)
A relaxing lavender scent and that patented SlenderiZZZe complex pretty much guarantee sweet dreams. The fact that the formula doesn't get my jammies all greasy is just the, well, cat's pajamas.

MD Skincare Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel 60-Day Supply ($125)
I know you might not believe this: The big bro of a certain super-watt, wide -smile star actually said to me: "Wow, your skin looks fantastic!" mere minutes after receiving the two-step skin treatment. Yup, this stuff is that amazing!

Benefit "Bridesmaid" Limited Edition Cream Shadows/Liners ($18)
The unbelievably adorable packaging is reason enough to stock up on these stay-put, pigment-packed hues. But the easy, breezy wearabilty of the totally flattering creamy colors is the reason I'm raiding the store. And at less then $20 a pop, I can afford to buy one for every. single. lady at my wedding. (well, almost)

Tocca Candele De Viaggio Travel Candle Set ($42)
I'm on the road more than the average bear. And even though I pretty consistently stay at pretty posh properties, it's nice to have a little something to make the whole experience a little more homey. That citrus-y Stella is really supa yum-yum.

- Jenna Mahoney

This Is A Public Service Announcement

Hello. This is a Public Service Announcement from your hair.

Yes, all the bright and shiny strands currently pulled back into your, "It's still the weekend!" messy bun. Thanks for using the no-snag rubber bands, BTW.

Since the regular editors of this blog are off for the holiday, we locks thought this would be a good time to ask you for a tiny favor. Really tiny. Just one word.

Sunscreen.

Look, we need it too. We're as proud as you are of the color you sat in that stylist's chair for four hours to get. Sunscreen keeps your color fresh and pretty.

Plus, while we love you maximizing the blow-outs with dry shampoo, we're not big fans of the amount of frying you do to us. Beer battered cod gets less fry-time than us, but we're not complaining. Just don't put us in direct sunlight after 30 minutes with your flatiron and expect us to be happy.

We know you'd rather be playing with us, so we're making this easy:
Summer hair savers!
Sunscreen just for hair!
Special color-keepers!

Thanks for your prompt attention to this matter. Loveyoumeanit!

Braids & Legs: Things You Thought Were Gone...Aren't

Zac Posen's catwalkers turned up in nude and suntan pantyhose at Fashion Week a few months ago. Only then, it was easier to dismiss the whole thing with, "Not unless you're on the clock at Hooters and are accessorizing with a plate of hot wings!"

It's scads harder to dismiss pantyhose when they start showing up at big retailers like American Apparel. And if that weren't twisted-reality enough, trendcentral reports that now French braids are making a comeback, too (if you can't remember how-to, bone up here before this fad reaches critical mass in summer).

I personally did a brief stint in suntan pantyhose (L'Eggs, filched from mom's dresser, from a stash of L'Eggs still packaged in plastic eggs) - before realizing that my source for fashion shouldn't be my mom's underwear drawer.

I think I'd have less trouble getting in line with the "sun hose" trend if there weren't so many bronzing options out there. When your choices are jeans or blinding white legs, suntan hose look like a great idea. When your options are 30 different bronzers in 57 shades of gold shimmer, suddenly the only thing golden about tan pantyhose are the Golden Girls still wearing them.

As for the French braids....if I'm going to copy anything this summer, it's going to be this.



Photos courtesy of eBay and trendcentral

PRETTY POETRY: An Ode to a Messy Updo

Our resident Shakespeare Jenna Mahoney waxes poetic on her inability to achieve messy perfection. Memorize it for the next time you're faced with a hair "challenge."

Oh, messy updo, messy updo, why doth forsake me?
Thou sweet tendril curls, thine fantastic bit of shine,
Thou just-so skew, I beseech thee to be mine.
Instead doth reside on carpets of red
And ne'er grace thy self upon my head.
No matter how many pins and sprays I apply,
Thine supple, soft body and glorious texture evermore pass me by.
And so I wait and pine some more To forever chase thy divine adore.

Blue Crushing: The East Coast Edition

Unlike the Cali crew here at Beauty & The Blog, I didn't grow up with groms and blondes. My upbringing was equally beachy but more in a topsiders and madras kind of way. But something happened on the way to the next century. I joined the thousands of women inspired by a small movie to get all Gidget. And as I patiently wait for the east coast waves and water temps to be even minorly ride-able, I've been trolling the store to get my beach bag ready to go. - Jenna Mahoney

Bliss FatGirlSlim
Fact: Surfer girls don't have cellulite. So, if I'm going to hang ten (as if) with the ladies, I've got to fight the sag. Of all the concoctions I've tried, this one's texture and scent make rubbing away the flab a little more fun.

Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream SPF 55
There's a reason why the name of this stuff includes the word "ultimate." The formula offers a load of full-spectrum protection, it's easily absorbed and it keeps fighting the good fight after a serious sesh of water time due to all those wipeouts.

Lavanila PureVanilla Eau De Parfum Rollerball
There's something about being at the beach, that makes me get all get-back-to-the-earth like. And nothing says, "I love being a natural beauty" like the sweet scent of vanilla. The roll-on applicator insures that my fragrance goes where I want it and not where I don't, like the inside of my bag.

MD Skincare Powerful Sun Protection SPF 25 Lip Balm
It is pretty difficult to find an ultra-moisturizing lip protector packed with a high-level of SPF. In addition to shielding the sun, this promises to gently exfoliate and plump up collagen production.

Sephora Brand Snag-Free Hair Elastics
As if all of that wiping out weren't enough, trying to keep my hair out of my face while I'm actually riding a wave can be a serious feat. Keep a bunch of these in my secret wetsuit pocket will be a major help. Now if perfecting the pop-up were so easy….

Oscar Blandi: Hair Rehab!

Confession: When I walked into Oscar Blandi's salon last weekend, I didn’t have a clue what trichology was. But when Eleanor (my amazing trichologist) was done with her half-hour scalp repair magic, I walked out with bouncier, healthier, happier hair than I walked in with. She pondered my hair. She poked at it. She pulled at it – almost as if she was backcombing it — and told me I needed more iron. But the best part? The deep conditioning. Eleanor says my life of flat ironing and frantic a.m. blow-drying has left my strands frazzled and thirsty, so she set out to, basically, bring it back to life. She massaged my scalp for 10 minutes to "stilumate the blood flow," then massaged it with the soothing Jasmine cream of Oscar Blandi's Hair Treatment Trio, which soothes and seals the cuticle with jasmine, vitamin E and grape seed oil. The jasmine treatment is most effective when applied with heat, so she covered my hair in it, steamed it for about 15 minutes and then used an infared light to penetrate the hair even more. All very scienc-y and amazing, yes, but there's still a way to recreate the nourishment at home, she says. Just put the product in your hair before you shower, cover it with a hot wet towel and a shower cap, and let it soak into your strands for 3-15 minutes. With Oscar's trio, you can opt for Jasmine for smoothing, Tempo for exfoliating super dry hair or Fango for a mud treatment, and then set the fancy timer right on your shower wall so you know how long to keep it in for. Simple. Amazing. My hair has truly never looked healthier. A big thank you to Oscar, Elanoer and the whole Oscar Blandi team!

Tried + Tested: Ojon Tawaka Ancient Tribal Rejuvenating Cream

Spring is here! Spring is here! No more heavy tights and hasta luego down coats. I'm so so happy, to show of my newest open-toe Mui Mui wood-wedge platforms and I can hardly wait to break out the floaty dresses. Except—ugh—I've got nasters, glow-worm like legs.And no matter how many pedis I get my feet are just not sandals-ready. Enter stage left: Ojon Tawaka Ancient Tribal Rejuvenating Cream ($65), an antioxidant-packed, ultra smooth conditioner for body and (!) hair. According to the packaging, the rich formula is crafted from cocoa that is harvested from the highest point of the rainforest canopy. And it promises to infuse an unparalleled of moisture. And that claim would be, um, totally correct. This cream is so richly hydrating someone should give it a new name. I'm serious. I vote for calling it Over The Top Magic Hydration System for Body and Hair. One swipe of the legs and it was hello, smooth and sexy (if I do say so myself). I applied this to the bottom of my feet and I swear I'm no longer needing a pumice. And the hair sit. well, let's just say if you've got some splitting around the ends, get ready to say sayonara. One caveat: The chocolatey scent may be a yummy turn-on for most, but since I find it strong, I'm going to use this body butter as an evening treat. I'm thinking of it as an oh-so-lo-cal Snickers with a whole lot more body benefit. - Jenna Mahoney

Another Sephora Beauty Writer Gets A-Line Chopped

There's something in the beauty water at Sephora's Editorial Department in San Francisco, and like the latest must-have nail polish or lip color, it's catching on like wildfire. As you've already seen, my fellow beauty writer Mari chopped off her lustrous strands and opted for a short-n-chic A-line bob, which I instantly had to do as soon as I saw her fabulous (and liberating!) results. Here I am, before and after, just hours after I did the deed -- and boy, was it a big step! Now that it's all off, I'm feeling particularly light and loving the extra body I gained by losing nearly 10 inches of my hair. I highly recommend it! And styling it could not be easier. I just use a lightweight conditioner and a boar brush with a blow dryer to "poof" it up in back, then taper the ends with a quick flick of a flat iron, and voila! I'm ready for an espresso at a picturesque Parisian cafe with a French Bulldog sitting at my Louboutin-clad heels. Oooh-La-La! - Joannie McIntyre

CHOP CHOP! My New Cut--Revealed!

Last week, I talked chop (about my recent hair hack-off, that is), and posted an image of my donated-braid-in-a-bag. A little creepy, I know! It was because I didn't want to post yet another picture of me on Sephora! But after a little hairassment, I have finally caved. Here's my new hair.

For those of you who just got a drastic 'do-over, please leave a photo link in the comments. We wanna see! I'm hoping my fellow beauty writer Joannie will take the plunge at her hair appointment tomorrow, too! (Bobsie Twins, much?!)

Let Them Smell Cake: Dessert-Scented Hair

I had a frat-house style weekend. By that I mean I spent the weekend crashed at somebody's lakefront house with several friends, several friends of friends, and a small mob of people whose names I never managed to get.


In situations where there are roughly .25 bathrooms for every 12 people in a house, makeup situations get sketchy. I'm pretty good at field makeup (I can put on my whole face with just a compact mirror), but hair tends to suffer.


Of course I had my not-really-a-secret secret weapon Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Spray with me. But necessity can be a mother of an inventor, and this weekend I also discovered that a jar of Sephora Whipped Body Delights can:

• Be applied to the tips of hair to not only smooth, but give a piece-y texture to my hair.


• Be used (sparingly!) around my face and part to tame frizz and flyaways.


• Add body waves. I applied a light amount of the product to my hair, starting halfway down and working towards roots, then twisted my hair into a bun and slept on it. This trick gave me some of the best CMOG* hair of my life.


• Make everyone say, "Mmm! What smells so good?" whenever I walked into a room (I was using the super-delish Vanilla Frosting flavor - er, scent).
  

Who knew hand lotion was so versatile? Bring on the camping and the last-minute getaways, summer! I am so ready.

*CMOG = "Check Me Out Girl." Aka, Envy Hair.

CEW Awards: Who Made the '08 Hot List?

Big day for beauty today! The 2008 CEW beauty awards just wrapped up at The Waldorf-Astoria; an annual event that honors beauty's best-of-the-best, picked from 600+ products, with 1300+ beauty professionals attending! The fabulous Mario Cantone hosted, brand reps gave lovely thank-you speeches, and we learned some interesanto stats about just how important beauty is in our lives. Like ... there are more spa than Starbacks in the U.S. ... and as the unemployment rate skyrockets, so do lipstick sales (discuss!) ... and apparently if you stack all the lipsticks sold world-wide since '03, it would out-stretch three Empire State buildings!?) No problemo if you missed our live, Twitter-happy text updates, though. You can check out the big winners here, and while you're at it, give a shout out to Sephora's pretty prize-winners below. Congrats to all the winners! -- Jessica Anderson

Bare Escentuals RareMinerals
Philosophy The Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash
Shiseido Bio-Performance Intensive Skin Corrective Program
Dior Diorshow Blackout Mascara
Fekkai Coiff Control Ironless Straightening Balm
Clinique Skin Supplies For Men M Cover
Marc Jacobs Daisy

The Mullet: Not Just For Uncle Billy Bob

I know it gets a bad rap and has redneck associations (a 3-year-old boy won a mullet contest in Minnesota, yesterday), but ‘business in the front, party in the back’ has taken on a new fashionable form—and it’s totally hip and Euro. The modern mullet is a more soft and texturized version of the traditional mullet (see model to the right). It elongates the neck and is great for people with rounder faces or for someone who wants to accentuate the eyes or cheekbones. When I was living in Italy a couple years back, I remember seeing a lot of girls with this cut and I thought it looked so fashion-forward and chic. In case you’re not familiar with The Fashion Mullet, here’s its definition on Urban Dictionary:

A shaggy, highly stylized update of the early 80s hair disaster, the fashion mullet is generally worn by hipster females who are also prone to wear cowboy boots, diesel jeans, black shirts, and have interesting tattoos.
EX: ‘Even though she wasn't a Gucci model, Juliette knew she was hip enough to pull off the fashion mullet.’

Because I’m not only a surfer poser, but also a Euro wannabe, I decided to take the plunge and get mullified. I sat down in my hairstylist’s chair and told him that I wanted ‘a mullet, but not a mullet’. He understood completely. The result was a bit of fringe in front, short, choppy layers on top, and long, razored-shaggy locks in the back. When I was paying, the receptionist was like, “I love your cut, it’s so cool. It reminds me of something, but I can’t put my finger on it…”

Sometimes, if I’m really feeling my Ambnam (refer above), I use volume spray and a blow dryer to pump up the volume on top, while running styling wax through the bottom to create some extra texture and piece-y separation. When I amp it up like this (and especially if I pair it with my motorcycle boots), I feel pretty rock star. Which is great, because I wish I was that, too—a European, surfing rock star.
—Jennifer Appenrodt

Photo courtesy of hairfinder.com

CHOP CHOP! Donating My Hair

I finally did! After over a year of talking about it (ahem, making excuses!), I finally chopped my superlong hair and donated it to Locks of Love.

"You're not gonna cry on me, are you?" my hair stylist said. Amazingly, I didn't even flinch. And after he hacked through my thick pony and swiveled my chair to face the mirror, I couldn't contain my smiles. For years, I've worn my hair long. Now--11 inches later and lighter--I'm sporting a sleek, A-line bob. (Admittedly, I asked for something Posh-ish. A major cut deserves a "major" look.)

My favorite part? Now that my locks are not so weighed down, my new dishy 'do gets serious beach curls--naturally. I just flip my hair in the shower, apply and rise out my Terax Crema Conditioner while my hair hangs upside down, and then towel-scrunch out the excess water. Then I use Jonathan Product Create Curl Curling Serum and finish with a spritzing of Fekkai Summer Hair Beach Waves. When I want to go sleek and straight, I beeline for my T3 Featherweight Dryer and ghd styler.

If you're thinking of taking the cutting plunge, I have one tip: Don't tell anyone! Building it up will only psyche you out and make your reconsider. My chop was top secret, and I absolutely loved seeing everyone's surprised reaction.

Newly short & sassy,
Mari

Dirty Hair: Oh Emm Eff Gee?!

Believe it or not: I'm the only one in the free world who doesn't watch Gossip Girl. [EDITOR NOTE: I really can't believe that!]

There is no reason behind it; I'm not anti or anything; it simply just hasn't made it onto my scant rotation. I am, however, completely tuned into the cultural impact this vehicle is having on everyone aged 10-62 . I'm even guilty of having jumped on the headband wagon. But one recent storyline I can't quite wrap my head around is when a certain main character goes to school with—gasp—dirty hair.

Now, I can tell you from personal experience, a gently unwashed head at an all-girls school (and at the beauty depts. of most maj. mags) is a definite hair do. But I will admit there is a delicate balance of getting it just right. Too many natural oils and you're running into groodie country. Some people swear by hair powder (AKA dry shampoo) to keep that prob at bay, but I rely on good 'ole intuition. I rarely let the nonwash get more than three days on. And if I know I've got an important event, I wash the day before. That way styling is more of a cinch. Oh and b-t-dubs, the aforementioned protagonist actually looked better with 'dirty hair.' - Jenna Mahoney

The Billionaire Brunettes Club

I've been a natural brunette my entire life. (OK: There was that single semester in college where I was obsessed with "auburn" washes. And, well, I did have an angsty green dye experiment, but you get the point.) And being a brunette (with glasses no less) I sort of always thought that not only did blondes have more fun, but they also got the good guys. And my good guys, I think I channel everyone's mothers here when I equate that to big bucked earners. So imagine my glee, when I stumbled across the fact that some researchers (OK, you got, me it's a dating website) in Jolly Ole London found that 62% of the billionaires they polled married fair maidens with brown hair. Now, if money changes everything; who's really having the most fun? - Jenna Mahoney

Those Who Don't Surf, Spritz

Born and raised in Santa Cruz, CA, I was surrounded by surfers growing up. Until I left for college, it was common to get stood up when the swell was good, the answer to ‘where are you going on vaca?’ was always ‘Indo’, and I figured ‘filthy barrel’, ‘grom’, and ‘eggy’ were universally common English terms. Though I’m well-versed in its culture, I’ve never actually gone surfing because, truthfully, it just seems like too much of a production—carrying that big board, the sticky wetsuit, the freezing water, the stress of getting in other surfers way… So, although all of my peers partook in this water sport, I happily stayed on the sand-lines and watched. There was one thing that I did envy though, almost enough to make me paddle into the icy-cold waters of S.C.: I wanted surfer-chick hair. I remember those girls in high school who would come in late to first period—their long, damp hair full of sunkissed highlights and salt-water curls. I yearned for that ‘I don’t care hair’ in a bad way. Soooo, I tried dousing my hair in lemon juice prior to sun exposure and scrunching my towel-dried hair with a full bottle of Pantene Pro-V hairspray and my bare hands. But then, all I had was citrusy, crunchy/sticky slightly moist hair...sexy.

It seems I’m not the only one envious of tresses à la beach bunnie—proven by the numerous brands that have sprays for straight-off-the-sand strands. I’m so stoked on these spritzes, especially during the weekends when I don’t want to hassle with blow-drying but I still want my limp locks to have some natural body.—Jennifer Appenrodt

Now, go catch some waves:
Frederic Fekkai Wave Creating Spray
Frederic Fekkai Coiff Oceanique Tousled Wave Spray

Oscar Blandi Wave Enhancing Spray
ghd Sea Spray For Matte Waves
Frederic Fekkai Summer Hair Beach Waves