Love the look and feel of hair on the second day? Here's how to fake the look:
T O O L S
- 1.5 or 2 in curling iron (I'm using the Babyliss Pro Tourmaline Ceramic Iron from flatironexperts.com)
- texturizing wax
- heat protectant
M E T H O D
- Spray heat protectant on hair and let dry
- Divide hair in half. I don't brush my hair for this style. It makes it look a little bit messy and natural.
- To give the style an even more natural look, use different-sized sections of hair. For example, curl a 2 in. section of hair. The next section might be a half inch, and another 1 inch. Mix it up!
- The key to getting this look is to roll horizontally, right up the hair shaft. Pretend the curling iron barrel is a big roller.
- Roll hair up the the roots and hold for 10 seconds. This helps give a little volume to the roots.
- Release hair vertically and allow curls to cool completely.
- Once all curls have cooled, take a small amount of wax and warm it up in your hands. Rub hands together so the wax is evenly distributed to fingers as well.
- Using fingers as a big comb, rake through the curls. This will give curls texture, similar to the way second day hair has.
- Flip your head over and rake through curls this way too.
- Take random strands of hair and define them with the wax remaining on fingers.
The 1 1/2 inch Babyliss Pro Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron was sent to me for review from flatironexperts.com. It retails for $84.99 and comes in 4 sizes (see my review of the 3/4 in here). Tourmaline curling irons gives longer lasting curls. The Babyliss curling iron comes with 40 adjustable heats (up to 428 F). It has a 2 year warranty and is Dual Voltage. The benefits:
1. Eliminates static electricity 3. Neutralizes odors
2. Preserves more moisture within the hair shaft 4. Causes less damage to the hair cuticle
I have to add in some dry shampoo if I'm doing 2nd day hair! I do like to switch to curls though, seems to help somehow.
ReplyDeleteI have to brush through my hair...it gets knotted up if someone breathes on me. But if I can do that then I'm loving this look!
ReplyDeleteI love how you perfect the wavy hair! Release vertical? I'll remember that. I'm also going to have to invest in hair wax now!! lol
ReplyDeleteI wish I could get my hair to look this galmorous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful hair and I mainly noticed your nails in this post. I couldn't stop staring at them...how did you do that?
ReplyDeletehair looks amazing
ReplyDeleteYou really do have the nicest hair!!
ReplyDeleteLove the waves Elle! My hair always curls best after a couple days.
ReplyDeletewow, love your hair! great tips for when i blow dry/flat iron my mane of curls:-)
ReplyDeleteI feel like this post was written just for me - its so useful, all i need now is a good curling iron.
ReplyDeleteMy second day hair never looks this good so maybe I just need to fake it. Love your tips!
ReplyDeleteI so needed this post! Thanks. :)
ReplyDeletei usually curl my hair the night before and then sleep on it; the waves are more relaxed and i love the way it looks.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could deal with second day hair but mine always feels so gross, even with dry shampoo.
ReplyDeleteI so need to get a good curler!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
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I love the idea of using wax to recreate second day hair. Luckily for me, my hair is often at the second-day stage naturally.
ReplyDeleteYou have beautiful hair and I especially love your nails in this post! You should do a blog on how to get that look soon!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I typically slap on a headband for the second day.
ReplyDeleteYour hair looks stunning in these pictures. I recently got a large curling tong, so will try this style out with them.
ReplyDeletesee why can't my hair look like that!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!! Enjoy your time at the beach! Lucky girl. ;)
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You have such beautiful hair.
ReplyDeleteThat gorgeous gorgeous, Elle! You have the most beautiful hair. :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteLovely hair! So beautiful!! I loved it :) Kisses <3
ReplyDeletexx Iza
Your defiantly is pretty with those curls. I like that nail polish too!
ReplyDeleteamazing!! you have such beautiful hair.
ReplyDeleteyour hair is gorgeous!! :)
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jasmine
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love the waves, elle! I can't wait to get my hair super long like yours!
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