Caught in the rain???

Caught in the rain???

Even though we all desperately seek sunshine, usually characteristic of Summer, mother nature can’t resist surprising us with wet, windy factors that are not as favorable as we would like for our hair. So for this one, I have looked into hair styles, products and quickie tips to still look fabulous if you are ever…caught in the rain. After arriving at the salon one time looking like a sad wet puppy dog (and having spent quite some time that morning styling my hair) it occurred to me that there must be ways to avoid the drippy mess that was now my hairstyle… Or at least a few ways and helpers to fix the crisis. So after discussing it with our team of stars, this is what we came up with:

If you have long hair like moi, I am happy to inform that there are ways to achieve great looking styles in a few minutes, and they will actually work towards making your hair look all pretty after it’s dry.

A simple side braid is always chic and one of the easiest ways to avert a rainy catastrophe. Always carry a comb with you and some elastic bands. After you stress over the unexpected weather conditions, comb your now wet hair until untangled. Part your hair on the side of your preference and do a low side ponytail. Start braiding your hair tightly until the farthest point you can and secure with another band.

If you have bangs you can comb them creating a wavy look and pin them under your ear. The beauty of it? Looks great while braided and after it’s almost dry if you want to, you can take off the braid and you will end up with great natural waves.

Another fantastic way to changing your look in this type of situation is creating a messy ponytail style.You can section you hair leaving the sides and front of your hairline undone and pull the rest back into a low, loose ponytail. Then take small sections of hair and twist them incorporating it into the ponytail with bobby pins. You can get creative with this option and it’s still easy enough, because the nature of the style is to look

messy.

If you are on the more clean-cut business-y side, a simple bun will do. Just comb you hair back and tight hair into a ponytail. Then, wrap the tail around creating a bun and pin secure. You can lift the front of the style, creating a bump for an edgier, yet classy look (Natalie Portman's look). Or you can just comb your hair back and spray with a fine hold spray to achieve a "best of both worlds" look (Kristen

Stewart's look).

Now, you are wondering how do you get to keep these styles. There are great products here to help! Before getting caught in the rain, spray some

Impermable Anti Humidity Spray from Oribe. It helps keep humidity away, maintaining your original hairstyle or blow out longer and avoiding the frizzy-ness we are all so afraid of.

If you are not as afraid as others of a wilder look, Spray some Phillip B Mowie Wowie Beach Mist while

hair is still wet or damp. Its key ingredient is sea salt which gives the hair a great “beachy” look with wild beautiful waves…great for longer hair!

Also recommended for styling, holding and waving are

Sebastian’s Mousse Forte and Whipped Crème products.

These new styling products are a must have in every kind

of weather.

They are light, yet effective and fit any budget. Remember great hair

is accomplished with great care and products!

So next time Mother Nature greets us with unexpected weather, don’t panic! Look Fab!!!

xo
Rebecca