summer hair

June 24, 2015

Summer Hair 101

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Summer is made for salty sweaty hair. After spending the day outside (whether at the beach, rooftop BBQ, or running around the City) my hair is typically a mess. I love throwing in a small can of dry shampoo (now using Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo) in my day bag. Amika's travel size can is a perfect fit for your make-up bag and can easily be tossed in your day bag. One of the highlights of this dry shampoo is that you don't need a combo to get it through your tousles. Spray your scalp and finger it into your hair. This will give your hair a cleaner look, which is great for after beach drinks or just touching your hair up after spending the day outside.

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Top: American Apparel | Shorts: Topshop | Sandals: Kate Spade | Sunglasses: Feathers Boutique 


I also like to use Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo as a style tool. The best time to style your hair, especially for us girls with pin straight hair, is when you hair is a little greasy. Too keep my hair (especially my bangs) from looking totally dirty I spray Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo before curling and styling my hair. Not only does it fresh up my hair but holds my curls.

Do you use dry shampoos, if so which ones?

Summer Hair 101

July 28, 2014

Weekend Wear: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

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Dress: Strawberrys | Sneakers: American Apparel | Sunglasses: Glow Accessories | Bag: Coach
Hair by Lee (cut) and Ashley (colorist) at ARROJO

photos taken by Brian Cavanaugh

If you follow me on instagram/twitter you probably already saw that I chopped my hair and added some pink to the mix. I've been growing out my hair last summer for the wedding, and already knew that once the wedding was over I was chopping it off. I had this particular cut in mind for a few months and decided recently that I wanted to add a pop of color to it. Since I work in an office I didn't want to go to crazy with the color so I asked for subtle hints of pink from my colorist Ashley at Arrojo. I love that the cut and color is sophisticated, yet still fun. I feel so much better having all that hair off of me. I must admit the little bit of pink is making me crave more color...

Have you tried anything new with your hair?

Weekend Wear: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

July 23, 2012

DailyBuzz Style 9x9 Summer Hairstyle: The Messy Ponytail


I was chosen for this months DailyBuzz Style 9x9 Challenge and it's all about our favorite summer hairstyle! For me when it comes to hair and summer I'm low maintenance. I'm usually throw it up in a messy top knot on the go type of gal. Especially when it's those really hot sticky days, but lately I found myself playing around with my hair and trying different hairstyles. {GASP} Even waking up early to do my hair. This is probably because this is the first time in a long time that I had long hair. I really have fallen for the messy ponytail look since I'm a fan of polished looks with a messy finish. The messy ponytail is a easy to-do ponytail that works for us ladies that have some fringe.


What You Need:
- 1 inch curling
- brush
- small tooth comb
- hair tie
- thermal spray
- hairspray

Hair Products Used:
-Arrojo Set & Style SprayArrojo Thermal Protector, and Garnier Fructis Full Control Anti-Humidity Aersol Hair Spray



Steps: 
1. Spray a thermal protector spray to keep your hair from frying, plus if you have colored hair this will help protect your color. Spray some on the palms of your hand and smooth it in the tips of your hair. Brush it in. Then repeat step using a style spray like Arrojo Set & Style Spray. This will help hold your curls into place and create texture for your hair. 
2. Start curling your hair working all the way around your head. Don't worry about it being perfect since this is for a messy look the messier your curls are the better.
3. Once you did all your curls around your head spray just a little bit of hairspray to hold in the texture of the curls.
4. Break curls apart by running your fingers through your hair.
5. Brush the top of your hair into a pony hair. For girls without bangs it's easier if toss your head over and pull your hair into a pony tails.
6. Secure your look tightly and pull your hair starting at the front.
7. To create volume in your ponytail tease the back of your ponytail. Lift the ponytail up and use a  small teeth combo brushing down the back of the ponytail.
8. Go back over your ponytail with your curling iron to create more texture.
9. To keep the texture and volume in your hair spray hairspray once more.

What to Wear with this Hairstyle:
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This look works well with a dressy polished look since it gives it a summer twist to it. It can amp up your look and also play it down. It's a great hairstyle that can take you from work to after hours.

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This hairstyle can throw some fun into your weekend wear weather you are going shopping, to a sporting event, or just going to brunch with friends. Play with this hairstyle by doing a sporty chic look. 

What would you wear with this hairstyle?

**All above photos taken by Brian Cavanaugh**




DailyBuzz Style 9x9 Summer Hairstyle: The Messy Ponytail

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