HOW TO GET EFFORTLESS BEACH WAVES | BEAUTY

Somebody gave me the idea for a tutorial on how I do my hair so I quickly (key word) filmed a video to put up on my channel on how I achieve loose, beach waves!

It's really simple to do but it can be time-consuming, depending on how long/thick your hair is.

I naturally have very curly hair, that's probably medium thickness and when I run through it, it can take me about 15-20mins to do the whole thing.

So how do I get this look?

Pretty easy. First, I like to start off with hair that has been washed at least a day before BUT sometimes I have to wash it beforehand, which isn't that big of a deal, you just have to be prepared to spray more stuff to keep the waves!

After washing, I blow it dry with a round brush, focusing on brushing the strands outwards.

After it's dry, I section my hair into two parts: Top and bottom.

Then start on the back pieces and curl every single strand AWAY from my face - all the way to the front strands. This is SUPER important. 

Once I've curled the top and bottom halves, I'll then run the straightener over my ends. This makes sure I don't have the typical ringlet-type curls. By using the straightener, the curls appear more loose, which is truthfully what gives it the beach vibe we're going for.

After I straighten the ends, I'll plump up my roots with the Rusk Texture Spray (pictured below). This stuff is NO. JOKE. It's my favorite texturizing spray of all time! Also, don't be scared to tease your hair for extra volume ;)

Once I've added some volume to my hair, I'll flip it back and forth until I get the exact "look" I'm going for. Once I decide what side I'm going to wear my hair, then I'll spray it down with hair spray.

The video is just going to give you a little visual of the steps listed above but keep reading to see exactly what each product looks like and what I love to use! 

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Okay, so my absolute FAVORITE shampoo and conditioner (at the moment) are these two by Renpure. I actually made the discovery of these by accident not too long ago.. I was running low on my regular shampoo and conditioner and I needed something to hold me over and that's when I found these. I bought them both strictly based on smell, because it smells JUST LIKE COCONUT but quickly figured out that they are probably the best shampoo and conditioner duo I've ever used - this combo makes my hair SO extremely soft and it smells so summer-y, even after blowing it dry.

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This is one of my favorite hair oils to use in the summer time because it actually does help reduce frizz and makes my hair really soft and shiny - without looking greasy. I can also use this on dry hair and it works really well to reduce fly-aways.  Plus, the smell is amazing.

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If you follow me on snapchat (taylorpilk) then you were probably as uhh... scared surprised?... as I was when I showed how large my hair was after using this stuff haha but I promise, I tamed it down afterwards. Nonetheless, if you're looking to add more texture aka "lion hair" as I call it, then you need to grab a can of this. It is hands-down the BEST product I've ever used to make my hair FULL of volume. I cannot live without this texture spray!

So after I use all of these products, I go in on the curl. Watch the short, three-minute video below to see a quick tutorial on how I get loose, beachy waves.

https://youtu.be/F5UbFcqt2zk

xx, tbp

Moroccan Oil Hair-Care Dupe!

     Here's a had-to-share moment! I adore Moroccan Oil shampoo and conditioner along with a lot of their other products, but as you know, if you've purchased Moroccan Products before, they aren't the cheapest shampoo/conditioner ever made so that's what made this beauty find one of the best finds yet! I was in ULTA and came across these babies:

ULTA find! "One 'N Only"

      They smell almost IDENTICAL to MO products and they work just the same! Not only do they work well and smell good but One 'N Only brand is also sulfate, phosphate, paraben FREE and made in the USA :) They are also price-friendly as well at just $11.99 per 12oz bottle. That beats out MO's 8.5oz shampoo and conditioner at around $20 a bottle (as seen on their website). FYI: If you're finding it cheaper than that, be aware of a fake as they DO make faux "designer" shampoo/conditioner as well. In any case, I will be back to get this product over MO's! Definitely worth it!

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Taylor Pilkington xo

DIY Hot Oil Hair Treatment That WORKS!!!! Yey!

 **I posted this on my last blog, but felt the need to repost because it's one of my favorites.**
A hot oil hair treatment that works using JUST OIL - NO CHEMICALS! It leaves your hair feeling super silky and NOT heavy or oily! I do this about once every month, mainly for lack of time on my behalf, but if you have the time, do it as often as you need it. The winter time sucks when it comes to your hair and skin so keep up this regimen and that's one less thing you'll have to keep up with ;) ENJOY! xx

1.            Put the olive oil in a bowl (the amount depends on the length and thickness of your hair) and place the bowl with the olive oil in the microwave. 

2.            Heat up the oil in 10 second increments. You'll probably have to do this a few times. Also, make sure you keep an eye on it while it's in the microwave. *CAUTION: Be extremely careful not to burn yourself, the oil may be hot.* 

3.            Pour the warm olive oil over your hair and comb through thoroughly. Use your fingers to massage the oil through the hair and on to your scalp. 

4.            Once that's done, put your hair in a bun and place a shower cap over it. 

5.            (Optional) Wet a towel with warm water, wring it out and carefully wrap it around your head.  Let it sit for 30 minutes. This will help open pores causing the treatment to be more efficient.

During the 30 minutes, if the towel gets cold, carefully take it off and re-wet it with warm water. Once the 30 minutes is up, wash your hair thoroughly with 
shampoo as normal.

UPDATE 08/13/14:
This particular blog has gotten out over 11,000 times!! I'm beyond happy & would love to know where everyone is seeing this blog link from, whether it be a website, twitter, instagram, google etc - please comment below or tweet me @taylorpilk XO Be sure to check out my website & other blog posts here.