Easy Waves with Loreal Studio Matt and Messy

Hi all,

Today I will be doing what may seem like a basic post, to give you an overview of a very basic style.

Naturally I have straight thick hair which tends to just look messy without styling.  I have always longed for gorgeous curls or waves and find it very difficult to get my hair to hold these styles.  In the past I have experimented with plaits, rags, rollers, tongs and even crimpers.  Now I know better and simple waves can be created with no fuss!  This style can also be as dramatic or simple as you wish and can even be done without any heat.

Long Wavy Hair

To start with I took my air dried hair and added Loreal Studio Matt and Messy salt spray.  I tipped my head upside down and scrunched the product in.  For a more effective messy/wavy look this product can be applied to damp hair

Loreal Studio Matt and Messy - shine free salt spray

Loreal Studio Matt and Messy - Back View - Instructions

I must say that this product does exactly what it says on the tin and leaves my hair feeling amazing!  I was very apprehensive about this at first but I would highly recommend it.

Now, you could have the option at leaving it there and getting on with your hectic lifestyle.  As I said, my hair struggles to maintain a wave or curl so I then went to bed with my hair in plaits at either side (like a schoolgirl) and this was the result:

Easy Simple Waves

To produce an even more dramatic result you could use a french plait (this will result in my waves closer to the roots) or several tiny plaits.

If I want to do this as a going out look I will usually run straighteners over the plaits (with heat protection spray).  I do this a few times whilst applying my make up and allow the hair to cool before removing the plaits (this will help it hold the style, and no hair spray is needed).  Using the straighteners gives it a more defined wave.

To finish this look I also applied Baptise Volume Dry Shampoo to the roots.  This is an effective way to gain volume without risking any damage from back combing.

Have fun =)