How To: Inspired by Nicole Richie's Loose Boho Beach Hair

Every basic beachy waves tutorial states,
"Just scrunch hair with sea salt spray & you're done!"

Um, not exactly.
What if your hair is super stick straight? You can scrunch for ages and nothing will happen. Not anymore! All you need is around 2-5 minutes and a great flat iron. Yes! Create loose, boho beach hair like Nicole Richie's:

pics via pinterest

Here's the flat iron I used, courtesy of FlatIronExperts.com:

Zazen Nano-Silver Tourmaline Ceramic Flat Iron

F E A T U R E S:

• Slim and extra-long 1”  x 4½” plates allow you to get close to the roots
• Advanced ceramic heater provides high heat up to 430°F 
• Remote temperature control unit with LCD display situated along power cord frees the iron handle from accidental activation and reduces the weight of the iron.
• Surround heat offers endless styling options. Create shiny curls, waves or straight hair with the same iron
• Nano-silver sanitizes the hair and reduces friction for gentle styling
• Silver nano-technology purifies & protects hair for a silky, shiny, healthy finish
• Professional 360° swivel cord to prevent tangling
• Universal voltage for worldwide use
• One year limited warranty
• $149

M E T H O D:

• Plug in your flat iron, which straightens hair wonderfully as well, and spray hair with a heat protectant. I like how the temp box is not attached to the iron, but to the cord. I didn't have to worry about accidentally turning it off/down.
• Divide hair in half.
• Make 2 braids. Note: if your hair is really thick, make 4 braids.

• Optional: To create a better-holding curl, twist the braid.

• To apply heat to the braid, go around the braid with the flat iron, from top to bottom. 
• Don't clamp, as that will give you a crimpy look, you want heat on all sides, and there's the chance of plate marks on your hair.
• Go over the braid a few times.
• Repeat on other braid(s).

go all around the braid, all the way down, repeat 3xs

Make sure your flat iron has curved edges, like the Zazen

• Once braids have cooled, undo them, run your fingers through, and THEN use your favorite beachy waves spray. I love this Not Your Mother's Beach Babe.
• Other options? Try a flexible hold (spray & play) hair spray, a spray gel, or maybe hair wax/pomade/texturizer to define pieces.

this stuff smells amazing, aka coconut anything smells amazing

I wanted really loose beach hair, 

so I only did about half of my hair.

And I had just worked out. 

Maybe not the best time for a tutorial?

Noted.

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