The Secret to Effortless Hair

There are not many of us who have the luxury of just washing our hair and letting it airdry, with the end results being perfectly coiffed locks.  There are some women who seem to get away with this kind of low maintenance routine and the rest of us are left wondering, “How do they do it??”  Well, here’s a secret:  Most of the time, those who say they haven’t done anything to their hair are probably telling a little white lie.  If you want to make your hairstyle look effortless, you have to put in a little bit of effort.  Fortunately, if you have the right tools, this can be one of the easiest parts of your routine.

Whether you airdry or blow your hair out, having a professional curling iron in your tool box can make all the difference in making your hair look fabulous.  A one inch barrel is one of the most universal sizes that can help you to create just the style that you want.  If you want larger waves, you can try one with a larger barrel, like a 2 inch curling iron. And one of the most natural looks that you can create is that of the soft wave.  People will be unsure as to whether your hair just looks that pretty all the time or if you did something to create that effect.  The best part is that it can take literally five minutes or less to give yourself a soft wave.

Concentrating on the layers framing your face, simply wrap small sections of your hair around the barrel starting at the tip and curling up towards the root.  You don’t have to worry about being precise or making sure the sections are the same size – that is the beauty of the soft wave.  If it looks too “done,” it loses its charm.  Curl some sections throughout your hair, spray it and then finish the rest of your getting-ready-routine.  Before you walk out the door, brush through your curls.  The wave will remain but it will look more natural.  And it will look like you were just born with Jessica Alba’s genes!