Beach Sexy Hair Tips

Bikini in hand, sunblock on skin, and still not feeling quite ready to brave the sun and surf? Hair color expert Joey Noufal, owner of Noufal Hair Design Studio (www.noufalhairstudio.com) outside of Washington, DC, has been kind enough to offer us some tips on achieving beach-sexy hair this season.

• Add sun-kissed highlights: Noufal says the goal is to lift up your natural color and does not necessarily have to be created with blond highlights. Depending on how dark or light your color is will determine the best “sun-kissed” colors to add. Adding this type of highlights really brightens you up.
• More body in the hair: Noufal recommends creating a lot of texture throughout your hair, particularly in the ends. Use a big barrel curling iron or hot rollers to add the body and texture.
• Beach-ready hair: Noufal says once the texture is created by an iron or rollers, to not brush it out. Rather, he recommends using your fingers to separate.
• Soften the bangs: Noufal suggests you blow dry your bangs a little to soften the front and to use a diffuser for the back and sides if you have a little wave. Maximize your natural texture if you have it.
• Compliment the hair: Noufal adds that to finish the beach sexy look, to use a tinted moisturizer instead of your normal foundation for a lighter and more natural look. He also recommends using a gloss with a natural color, creating a dew affect. Apply waterproof mascara and use a colored eyeliner to emphasize your eyes. Avoid darker eye colors and stay away from a smoky eye affect for a beach look. Finally, consider using a great bronzing powder to complete your look.