Vacations mean a lot of things — fun in the sun, relaxation, shopping, etc — but for most of us they also mean lots and lots of pictures. To that end, Motions‘ celebrity hairstylist, Ursula Stephen, shared her go-to pro tips with us to achieve her favorite vacation hair styles, so you don’t end-up looking like you were strolling the Miami streets with a ball of untamed frizz atop your head!
Chic and Cool: The Top Knot
1. Apply Motions Foaming Wrap Lotion to provide hold and prep the hair for the style
2. Pull hair upward, gathering it in a ponytail at the top of the head and smooth the sides using a boar bristle brush.
3. Once hair is gathered, begin wrapping the ponytail around itself, creating a top knot. Secure with an elastic.
4. Smooth the edges of the hairline and any flyaways using Motions Shine Enhancing Pomade and finish the look with Motions Hold & Shine Styling Spray to set the style and enhance shine.
Day or Night: The Braid
1. Apply Motions Light Hold Working Spritz to create a light hold that will set the style without stickiness or stiffness.
2. Create a subtle side part and divide hair into two thick sections angled around to one side of the neck.
3. Begin the braid by crossing the two large section, then pull smaller strands from the outside layers, braiding across one another and continuing on through the length of the hair.
4. Secure the braid with a clear elastic that blends into your natural hair color. Finish the look using Motions Shine Enhancing Pomade to smooth the edges of the hair line. Also apply a small amount at the end of the braid, working it into a fine point to keep it from looking frayed.
Cover-up Your Tresses: Styles for when you opt for a hat or head scarf
1. Before heading out into the sun, mist Motions Marula Natural Therapy Hair and Scalp Oil and gently massage into hair and scalp. The nourishing African Marula oil will penetrate to protect against heat damage.
2. For a more intense conditioning, apply Motions Deep Penetrating Treatment after shampooing. Wrap hair in a scarf and hit the beach. The natural outdoor heat will help activate the conditioning properties and seal the cuticle to slow breakage and prevent split ends. When the day ends, rinse out and style as usual.
3. To refresh and maintain a great style from the day before, apply Motions Hold & Shine Styling Spray all over the hair. This lightweight hairspray will control flyaways, enhance shine, and the anti-humidity formula will keep your hair look in tact.
Do you have any great summer hairstyle tips?
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