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Beach Waves Hair Potion! 

With summer approaching, I thought it would be a good idea to delve into the beachy/ wavy hair style everyone lusts after in warm, bikini donning season :) 


While numerous brand name products are out on the market, I always like the DIY concoctions as it cuts down on cost and allows you to control what goes into your hair scrunch as well as choose what types of products/scents you want to include :) !   


The following products will be required:

• An empty spray [bottle so as to store the homemade product]
• 8 oz Water
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of conditioner
• 1/2 teaspoon of hair gel

** This recipe was taken from Livestrong.com (click to see) **

I added the Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Hair Serum (1/2 teaspoon) so as to make my hair scrunch a triple threat:

1. The conditioner works to lock moisture into the hair as a salt hair spray may dry out your hair.

2. Hair Gel enhances the hold that is provided by the salt.  Those with wavy hair, like myself, should note that salt helps to lock that wave in place... the hair gel adds an extra "umph" to make sure the waves stay put. 

3. After all that, I thought to myself "what about the shine?!" Even if it's supposed to look effortless and messy ... I personally wanted to add some lustre to my hair ... it will also serve as extra protection against drying out caused by salt. 

~ NOTES ~

* For those of you who have really thick hair or hair that goes past your shoulders (I just happen to have both) - DOUBLE the recipe .... 16 oz water ... 2 tsp of salt etc... 

* I found it easier to combine all the ingredients in a glass measuring cup with a spout, 

a) You will probably use one to measure the water anyways

b) The spout allowed for easy pouring into the spray bottle afterwards

* Also note: shake well to combine.  Remember that the ingredients will never fully combine, and you will need to shake it again before each use...

Hope this helps :)

Go embrace the summer waves ...

Steph

xxoo.