I am completely obsessed with this whimsical, fairytale-inspired look! Braid crowns can sometimes feel intimidating, but using a Dutch braid technique right across the top makes it so much easier to get that bold, raised texture without slipping. Tucking a celestial moon pin into the braid and leaving out those soft wisps around the cheekbones pulls the whole romantic dark-fantasy vibe together effortlessly.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, dry hair with a lightweight smoothing serum and thermal protection using the heat protectant spray listed below.
2. Use a large 1.5-inch curling wand to create soft, cascading waves through the mid-lengths and ends, making sure to curl away from the face.
3. Leave out a few delicate face-framing strands around the temples and ears to soften the perimeter.
4. Take a generous 2-to-3-inch section of hair from behind one ear and weave a neat Dutch braid across the top of your head like a tiara, pinning it securely behind the opposite ear using the bobby pins listed below.
5. Gently pull apart and pancake the loops of your braid to give it a full, lush, regal appearance.
6. Slide a decorative crescent moon hairpin or celestial barrette directly into the side of the braided headband.
7. Mist all over with a touch of the flexible hold hairspray listed below to lock in the romantic waves and tame flyaways all day.
I think there is nothing more effortlessly romantic for a bride or wedding guest than a textured low chignon adorned with fresh wildflowers. By pulling out soft, curled tendrils around the ears and neck, you instantly soften the entire look and keep it from feeling too rigid or stiff. It's such a gorgeous way to blend classic elegance with a dreamy, rustic cottagecore vibe!
How to do this
1. Prep dry hair by curling small sections with a 1-inch curling iron to establish a soft, romantic wave throughout the lengths, leaving a few face-framing tendrils out around the front.
2. Mist hair with the texturizing spray listed below to build grip and airy volume before pinning.
3. Gather the remaining hair at the nape of the neck into a low, loose ponytail using a small clear hair elastic, gently tugging sections at the crown for soft lift.
4. Split the ponytail into two or three twisted sections, loosely looping and tucking them around the base to form an organic, textured chignon.
5. Secure each loop firmly against the head using the matte bobby pins listed below, spreading the twists slightly with your fingers for a soft, lived-in feel.
6. Carefully tuck sprigs of fresh baby's breath and dried lavender into the top seam of the bun, securing their stems with small pins.
7. Set the entire style and smooth any flyaways while keeping the tendrils soft with the flexible hold hairspray listed below.
Are you thinking about chopping your hair into a chic lob but scared you’ll miss the softness? This textured collarbone-length cut paired with warm caramel balayage gives you the best of both worlds. The effortless curtain bangs highlight your cheekbones without requiring tons of styling time, making it the ultimate cool-girl haircut.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping freshly washed, damp hair with the lightweight thermal protecting mist listed below to shield strands from heat and add subtle slip.
2. Blow-dry using a round ceramic brush, lifting at the roots for volume and directing the curtain bangs forward and slightly back away from the eyes.
3. Take 1 to 1.5-inch vertical sections of hair and wrap them around the 1.25-inch curling wand listed below, leaving the bottom inch out for an effortless, modern shape.
4. Alternate the curl directions around the head to create natural, non-uniform dimension, keeping the front face-framing pieces curled gently away from your face.
5. Allow the curls to cool completely, then use the wide-tooth styling comb listed below to gently break apart the curls into relaxed, fluid S-waves.
6. Shake and spray the dry texturizing volume spray listed below throughout the mid-lengths and underneath to add gritty separation and body.
7. Finish by rubbing a dime-sized drop of the lightweight finishing hair oil listed below between your palms and smoothing over the ends to add shine and catch the light.
Are you completely obsessed with the effortless French bob aesthetic like I am?! I just had to share this tousled chin-grazing cut because it gives off the coolest, most nonchalant vibe without trying too hard. The choppy baby bangs bring all the attention right to the eyes, while the textured waves keep it modern and fresh. You can rock it totally messy for weekend coffee runs or add a touch of styling cream for a chic, artsy night out. It is definitely one of those effortlessly cool hairstyles you won’t regret trying this season!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping freshly washed, damp hair with a lightweight styling mousse or sea salt spray to build natural, touchable grit and texture.
2. Blow-dry the bangs forward with a small round brush or simply use your fingers while pointing the airflow downward, using the mini travel blow dryer listed below to keep them airy and piecey without rounding them under too much.
3. Rough-dry the rest of your hair using your hands to scrunch and twist random sections, or use a diffuser attachment to encourage your natural wave and movement.
4. Once completely dry, take a 0.75-inch or 1-inch curling iron and wrap random mid-length pieces in alternating directions, leaving the ends straight and undone to get that effortless French-girl silhouette.
5. Warm a pea-sized amount of the matte styling wax listed below between your fingertips and pinch through the ends of the fringe to separate and define the micro bangs.
6. Finish the look by misting all over with the dry texturizing spray listed below, shaking your hair out gently at the roots for that perfectly tousled, lived-in shape.
I'm totally obsessed with this effortless textured lob cut! Flipping it over into a deep side part gives it so much instant volume, and the soft copper-auburn tones look amazing in the sun. It's the perfect casual style that still feels put-together for dinner or date night.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp hair with a lightweight heat protectant spray listed below to shield your strands from heat damage.
2. Blow dry using a medium round brush, lifting at the roots to build natural volume and body.
3. Create a deep, slightly messy side part and divide your hair into manageable 1-to-2 inch horizontal sections.
4. Take a 1.25-inch curling iron listed below and wrap alternating sections loosely around the barrel, leaving the last inch of your ends straight for that relaxed, modern vibe.
5. Once all sections have cooled completely, gently rake through the waves with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to break them apart.
6. Spritz a generous amount of texturizing spray listed below through the mid-lengths and roots to add grip, volume, and effortless separation.
7. Finish with a few drops of lightweight hair oil listed below pressed into the ends for a soft, radiant shine.
I’m completely obsessed with this rich copper shag lob! The textured layers and piecey, brow-grazing fringe frame the face so effortlessly while giving off total cool-girl retro vibes. It’s vibrant enough to make a real statement for autumn days or date nights, but relaxed and lived-in enough to look incredible with your favorite everyday sweater.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping freshly washed, damp hair with the lightweight leave-in conditioning spray listed below to add hydration and manageability.
2. Apply a dollop of the volumizing styling mousse listed below throughout your roots and mid-lengths to encourage natural body and separation.
3. Blow-dry the bangs first using a small flat wrap or round brush to give them an effortless, slightly rounded shape that sits right at the brow line.
4. Rough-dry the rest of your hair using a diffuser attachment or blow-dryer on medium heat, twisting small sections with your fingers to build lived-in movement.
5. Take random vertical sections and use the 1.25-inch curling iron listed below to add loose, undone bends, making sure to leave the ends straight for that signature modern shag feel.
6. Finish by misting the dry texturizing spray listed below through the lengths and shaking it out with your fingers to piece out the layers and give it that cool, lived-in texture.
This collarbone-length wavy lob is honestly my favorite everyday style because it looks so polished without feeling stiff or try-hard. I wore this to a weekend brunch and coffee date, and the soft warm highlights caught the light so beautifully!
How to do this
1. Start by washing your hair with a hydrating shampoo and applying a lightweight smoothing conditioner to ensure a silky foundation.
2. On towel-dried hair, apply a generous mist of the heat protectant spray listed below from roots to ends, followed by a nickel-sized amount of volumizing blow-dry mousse through the mid-lengths.
3. Rough dry your hair until it's about 80% dry, then section it out and finish drying using the ceramic round brush listed below to smooth down the cuticle and create soft body at the roots.
4. Establish a soft middle or slightly off-center part. Taking 1.5-inch vertical sections, curl each piece with the 1.25-inch curling iron listed below, curling away from your face on both sides and leaving the last inch of the ends out for a lived-in, modern lob finish.
5. Allow all curls to cool completely so they set firmly.
6. Rake through the curls gently using your fingers or the wide-tooth comb listed below to break them up into relaxed, cohesive S-waves.
7. Lift sections and lightly mist with the dry texturizing spray listed below underneath for airy volume and movement.
8. Finish the style with a couple drops of nourishing hair oil listed below rubbed into your palms and smoothed over the ends to add shine and tame any stray flyaways.
Oh, this lived-in golden balayage lob is just absolute perfection! Those bright, sun-kissed face-framing pieces catch the light so effortlessly. Seriously, how dreamy are these soft textured waves?
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp, freshly washed hair with a lightweight heat protectant spray to shield against thermal damage and add softness.
2. Blow-dry using a round ceramic brush, lifting at the roots to build natural crown volume while keeping the ends relatively smooth and slightly turned under.
3. Once completely dry, take medium 1.5-inch vertical sections and wrap them loosely around a 1.25-inch curling wand, leaving the last inch of the ends out to maintain that modern, blunt silhouette.
4. Alternate the curl direction around your head, but ensure the face-framing pieces around the cheekbones are curled gently away from your face.
5. Let the bends cool completely, then mist hair generously with a dry texturizing spray and gently rake your fingers through to break up the waves into an effortless, lived-in bend.
6. Finish with a drop of nourishing hair oil smoothed over the ends to add shine and define the golden blonde balayage ribbons.
I think the absolute best way to wear fantasy colors without the constant root touch-up stress is with a seamless shadow root like this. Melting a natural brunette base into a warm pastel peach and rose-gold tint gives it such a dreamy, lived-in feel. Blow-drying those curtain layers outward softly frames the cheekbones and keeps the overall vibe breezy and effortless!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, damp hair with the lightweight blowout heat protectant spray listed below to shield strands and build light volume.
2. Blow dry using the large ceramic round brush listed below, lifting upwards at the roots and rolling the face-framing curtain bangs back and away from the face to create soft, sweeping swoops.
3. Once completely dry, create loose, effortless bends through the mid-lengths using the 1.25-inch ceramic curling iron listed below, leaving the ends relatively straight for a modern silhouette.
4. Gently break up the curls with fingers and mist the texturizing wave spray listed below all throughout the mid-lengths and ends for that lived-in, beachy separation.
5. Maintain the pastel tones between salon visits by cleansing with the pink toning color-depositing conditioner listed below once a week to keep the peach-rose hues vibrant.
I think a textured shag lob paired with a soft, smoky pastel tone is the ultimate effortless cool-girl statement. The gentle shadow root keeps the high-lift lavender color grounded, while the piecey bangs frame the face perfectly. You can wear this blown out smooth for a sleek finish or scrunch in some texture spray for that perfectly undone leather jacket look!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp, towel-dried hair with a lightweight styling mousse using the volumizing mousse listed below to give the cut lift and separation.
2. Blow-dry the bangs straight down with a small flat paddle brush using the flat styling paddle brush listed below, sweeping them side to side gently to keep them soft and wispy without puffing up.
3. Rough-dry the remaining lengths using your fingers or a diffuser attachment to encourage your natural texture and soft bends.
4. Take random 1-inch sections of hair and lightly wrap them around a wide barrel wand using the 1.25-inch ceramic curling wand listed below, leaving the ends completely straight for that effortless, undone vibe.
5. Mist a generous amount of texturizing spray through the mid-lengths and ends using the dry texturizing finishing spray listed below, shaking out the waves with your fingers.
6. To keep the cool smoky lilac shade from turning brassy between salon visits, wash weekly with a violet-tinted cleanser using the purple toning shampoo listed below.
I think a wavy lob paired with soft, wispy bangs is hands down one of the most flattering and effortless cuts you can get. The warm caramel balayage gives the dark base so much dimension, especially when styled in these relaxed, undone bends. It’s perfect if you want that chic French-girl feel without having to spend hours styling every morning!
How to do this
1. Start on freshly washed hair and apply a generous mist of the heat protectant spray listed below to shield strands from hot styling tools.
2. Blow-dry your fringe first using a small ceramic round brush listed below, sweeping back and forth to give the bangs that light, wispy, feathered curve.
3. Rough-dry the rest of the lengths using a lightweight hair dryer until completely dry, lifting at the roots for natural volume.
4. Take a 1.25-inch curling iron listed below and curl 1- to 2-inch vertical sections away from your face, making sure to leave the last inch of the ends straight for that relaxed, modern lob shape.
5. Allow the curls to cool down completely, then lightly run your fingers or a wide-tooth comb through to break them up into soft, dimensional waves.
6. Finish by misting the dry texturizing spray listed below throughout the mid-lengths and ends for lived-in texture and light hold, then add a drop of lightweight hair oil to the ends for shine.
Isn’t this icy silver lob just stunning to look at?? The contrast between that deep charcoal shadow root and the cool ash silver ends gives off the ultimate effortless, edgy vibe. What I love most about this cut is how versatile the lob length is—it's short enough to feel lightweight and modern, but long enough to rock these gorgeous, undone waves. Plus, with the root melt technique, your regrowth blends right in, making the color grow out so much easier!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, damp hair with the heat protectant spray listed below to shield strands before blow-drying smooth with a paddle brush.
2. Once completely dry, divide your hair into horizontal sections starting from the nape of the neck up to the crown.
3. Take vertical 1- to 2-inch sections and create loose, lived-in S-waves using the ceramic curling wand or flat iron listed below, alternating direction and leaving the bottom inch of the ends straight for that modern, edgy silhouette.
4. For the front pieces framing the face, direct the wave slightly away from the cheekbones to keep the eyes open.
5. Allow all curls to cool completely so the texture sets properly.
6. Shake out the waves gently using your fingers and apply a generous mist of the dry texturizing spray listed below through the mid-lengths and ends for piecey separation and volume.
7. Finish the look with a drop of the lightweight smoothing hair oil listed below pressed into the tips to add softness, and maintain the cool silver tones at home using the purple toning shampoo listed below.
Double pigtails with soft, textured waves. Honestly, pigtails used to feel strictly like a grade-school throwback, but styled with effortless S-waves and thick lengths, they are ridiculously cute and easy for an evening out or a cozy coffee run. Super quick to do, and keeping a few wispy strands at the nape keeps it from looking too stiff or overly done.
How to do this
1. Start by detangling dry hair thoroughly from ends to roots using the wide-tooth detangling comb listed below.
2. Use a tail comb to create a crisp, straight parting down the center of your head from the front hairline all the way down to the nape of the neck.
3. Clip one side away to keep it separated. On the working side, gather the hair into a medium-high bunch positioned right behind the ear.
4. Secure tightly using one of the seamless black hair elastics listed below, making sure it sits firmly without pulling too hard on the scalp.
5. Repeat the exact same gathering and securing process on the opposite side, checking that both pigtails sit at symmetrical heights.
6. Add soft, effortless bends to the lengths by lightly clamping mid-lengths and ends with a 1.25-inch curling wand, alternating curl directions.
7. Mist throughout the lengths using the dry texturizing spray listed below and gently scrunch with your fingers to break up the waves for that lived-in vibe.
Are you totally obsessed with moody, effortless texture like I am? I added this choppy, lived-in lob to the collection because it serves pure futuristic edge without trying too hard! The deep side flip gives instant instant drama, and those hidden electric violet ribbons weave through dark strands so beautifully when the light hits. You can style it super messy and undone for a night out or smooth it slightly for everyday chic. It's truly the ultimate cool-girl cut to elevate your look!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp hair with a volumizing styling mousse from roots to ends to build body and grip.
2. Blow-dry upside down or using a round ceramic brush, lifting at the roots to maximize natural volume on one side for that deep side flip.
3. Lighten targeted thin ribbons around the face and mid-layers using a gentle lightening cream developer kit, then tone and deposit vivid electric violet and cobalt direct dyes.
4. Take random 1-inch to 2-inch vertical sections and create irregular, loose bends with a 1-inch flat iron or curling wand, leaving the very ends straight for that effortless, undone edge.
5. Mist a generous amount of the texturizing volume spray listed below throughout the mid-lengths and roots, flipping your head over to shake out the waves.
6. Define the choppy ends and piecey face-framing tendrils using a pea-sized amount of the matte styling wax paste listed below.
I am totally obsessed with this chic, lived-in lob! There's something about pairing effortless beach waves with a soft, brow-skimming fringe that completely frames the face in the most flattering way. The warm honey balayage adds just the right amount of dimension and glow, making it the ultimate cool-girl haircut that looks styled without trying too hard.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, damp hair with a lightweight heat protectant spray listed below to shield strands and build light body.
2. Blow-dry your fringe first using a small round boar bristle brush, sweeping it downward and slightly side-to-side to create a relaxed, piecey finish without too much bubble or lift.
3. Rough-dry the rest of your hair until completely dry, lifting at the roots to maximize natural volume.
4. Take a 1.25-inch curling iron or wand listed below and curl 1-to-2-inch vertical sections away from the face, leaving about an inch of the ends out for an effortless, modern edge.
5. Once all sections are curled and cooled down, vigorously shake out your curls with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to break them into soft, beachy bends.
6. Mist a dry texturizing spray through the mid-lengths and underneath layers for that coveted undone, lived-in separation.
7. Finish by pinching a tiny amount of styling wax or pomade listed below through the tips of your bangs to separate them into that perfect wispy curtain.
This soft pastel pink lob is chic, playful, and so easy to style on busy mornings – I wore this exact wavy cut out for brunch and got non-stop compliments!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp, towel-dried hair with a lightweight heat protectant spray listed below to shield your pastel strands from thermal damage.
2. Blow dry using a medium ceramic round brush listed below, focusing on lifting the roots at your side part to create effortless crown volume.
3. Once bone-dry, divide hair into horizontal tiers and use a 1.25-inch curling iron listed below to create relaxed, bendy waves, making sure to leave the last inch of your ends straight for a contemporary edge.
4. Let the curls cool entirely before running your fingers gently through to break them up into soft, cohesive ribbons.
5. Mist a generous layer of dry texturizing spray listed below throughout the mid-lengths and underside to give the lob body, separation, and airy movement.
6. Finish off with a few drops of weightless smoothing hair oil listed below raked through the ends for a glossy, healthy pastel sheen that catches the light.
Black melting into moody deep forest teal? Yes please, I am obsessed! The soft flowing waves give it such an enchanting, ethereal fairytale vibe. Would you dare to try this dark emerald shade?
How to do this
1. Start by sectioning dry, clean hair and pre-lighten the mid-lengths to ends in a seamless balayage sweep using the hair bleach lightening powder kit listed below.
2. Once the hair lifts to a clean pale yellow (level 9 or 10), rinse thoroughly and shampoo to prep the hair cuticle.
3. Apply a rich black base color at the roots, then saturate the lightened mid-lengths and ends using the deep teal semi-permanent hair dye listed below, smudging the transition zone with your fingers for a soft gradient.
4. Allow the color to process according to the instructions, then rinse in cool water and lock in hydration with the color-depositing conditioner listed below.
5. Before heat styling, mist the lengths generously using the thermal heat protectant spray listed below to shield vivid pigment from heat damage.
6. Take 1.5-inch sections and wrap them loosely around a wide curling wand to create relaxed S-waves, leaving the very tips slightly straight for an effortless shape.
7. Finish by gently raking through the curls with your fingers and misting with the weightless shine finishing spray listed below to enhance the moody, glossy emerald tones.
A fun, high-contrast money piece look on a dark shoulder-length lob. I love pairing deep brunette hair with bright pop accents like this pastel pink because it instantly gives cool-girl edge without having to bleach your whole head. It’s super playful and frames the face in the best way possible.
How to do this
1. Start by sectioning off two clean, one-inch wide triangle sections right at the front hairline on either side of your center part using hair sectioning clips.
2. Lighten these front sections to a pale blonde level 10 using the hair lightening kit listed below, making sure to avoid overlapping onto the rest of your hair.
3. Once rinsed and dried, apply the pastel pink semi-permanent hair dye listed below evenly through the bleached front pieces and let it process according to instructions.
4. Prep all of your damp hair with the heat protectant spray listed below, then blow-dry smooth with a paddle brush.
5. Take a 1.25-inch curling iron and create soft, lived-in bends by loosely wrapping vertical sections away from the face, leaving the very ends straight.
6. Finish off the style by spraying the dry texturizing spray listed below through the mid-lengths and gently breaking up the waves with your fingers.
I’m absolutely obsessed with this hairstyle because it gives you that subtle, professional dark bob look from the top, but every time you move or tuck your hair behind your ear, this gorgeous pop of emerald green shows through. It is so fun, edgy, and effortlessly chic without having to commit your whole head to vivid color. Definitely give this peekaboo bob a try if you want something playful and modern!
How to do this
1. Section out the underneath halo/perimeter layer around the ears and nape where the green peekaboo color will live, clipping the top crown hair out of the way.
2. Lighten the underneath section to a pale yellow level 9-10 using the hair bleach lightening powder listed below, then thoroughly rinse and dry.
3. Apply a vibrant deep emerald green semi-permanent direct dye using the semi-permanent green hair dye listed below to the pre-lightened underneath sections, processing according to directions before rinsing in cool water.
4. Cut the hair into a classic chin-length bob with subtle textured internal layers and soft face-framing angles to allow the undercolor to peek through when moving.
5. Prep damp hair with a small pump of the lightweight blow dry heat protectant lotion listed below and blow dry using a medium round ceramic brush for volume and curved ends.
6. Take large vertical sections and wrap loosely around a wide barrel curling wand using the ceramic curling wand listed below just to add a relaxed, lived-in wave.
7. Shake out the waves with your fingers and mist throughout with the dry texturizing finishing spray listed below to separate strands and reveal the emerald pop underneath.
I am completely obsessed with this Parisian-chic lob! The softly feathered bangs framing the brow combined with that effortless, undone collarbone length is pure magic. It gives you all the fullness and bounce without ever looking overly styled.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, damp hair with a lightweight styling mousse or the volumizing root lift spray listed below to build natural body.
2. Blow dry your bangs first using a small ceramic round brush listed below, directing the center straight forward and sweeping the outer edges slightly back and outward.
3. Rough-dry the rest of your hair upside down until it is about 80% dry, then smooth over the mid-lengths and ends with a medium round brush, giving a subtle flip at the bottom.
4. Take a wide-barrel curling iron and add a few very quick, loose bends away from the face through the mid-lengths, making sure to leave the ends straight for that relaxed French silhouette.
5. Mist a healthy dose of the dry texturizing spray listed below through the roots and mid-lengths, using your fingertips to shake everything loose and lived-in.
Are you obsessed with that breezy Parisian vibe too? I added this effortless textured lob with soft Birkin bangs because it is truly the definition of chic, don't you think?! You can rock it with subtle, undone beach waves like this, or wear it sleek and straight for a polished look. It frames the eyes so nicely and adds instant volume around the collarbone. Try this style out if you're looking for an easy, low-fuss haircut that always looks put-together!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping towel-dried hair with a lightweight styling mousse using the volume boosting hair mousse listed below to give body and soft texture.
2. Blow-dry the fringe forward using a small round brush or flat brush, gently sweeping it straight down so it sits lightly across the forehead without excessive volume.
3. Rough-dry the rest of the hair with your hands and a blow dryer to encourage its natural bend and texture.
4. Once completely dry, take random 1-to-2-inch vertical sections of hair and wrap them loosely around a styling wand using the 1.25 inch curling wand listed below, leaving the ends straight for that effortless, undone look.
5. Alternate the direction of each wave so the hair stays piecey and doesn't blend into uniform curls.
6. Mist mid-lengths and ends thoroughly using the dry texturizing spray listed below, gently shaking out the curls with your fingers to break up the shape.
7. Finish by rubbing a small drop of styling cream using the lightweight nourishing hair oil listed below between your palms and pinching the ends of your bangs and layers to define the texture.
Are you completely head over heels for vintage 1920s glamour like I am?! I added this exquisite sculpted finger wave bob because there is honestly nothing more iconic or show-stopping than a classic Roaring Twenties silhouette. The way these golden ridges catch the light and hug the cheekbones is pure elegance. It’s perfect for a themed gala, Great Gatsby wedding, or anytime you want to feel like a Golden Age movie star!
How to do this
1. Start with clean, damp hair and apply a generous amount of the strong hold styling gel listed below evenly from roots to ends.
2. Create a clean, deep side part using the fine-tooth rat tail comb listed below on whichever side flatters your face best.
3. Place your index and middle finger along the part line, comb hair forward toward your face, and shift your fingers to pinch an 'S' ridge upwards.
4. Secure each sculpted ridge with the long metal wave clamps listed below to hold the precise finger wave curves in place without disturbing them.
5. Continue pressing and clamping ripples down the side of your head and behind the ear, ensuring the ends hug snugly against the nape.
6. Sit under a hooded dryer or gently blow dry on low airflow and cool heat until the gel is completely set and hardened.
7. Carefully slide the metal wave clamps out, and mist all over with the high-shine finishing spray listed below to lock in that radiant 1920s gloss.
OK, if you’re looking to bring some serious edge into your style, this deep midnight blue lob is it! Keeping a natural shadow root makes vivid colors so much easier to grow out, and paired with undone bends, it totally gives that effortlessly cool rock-and-roll vibe.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, damp hair by applying a dime-sized amount of the heat protectant cream listed below throughout your mid-lengths and ends to shield pre-lightened vivid hair from damage.
2. Blow-dry the hair completely smooth with a round brush, maintaining volume at the roots while keeping the natural density intact.
3. Divide your hair horizontally into three manageable sections and clip the top away.
4. Take one-inch vertical subsections and wrap them loosely around a medium barrel curling iron or styling wand, leaving about an inch of the ends out for that effortless, modern undone finish.
5. Alternate the direction of your curls—curling one piece away from the face and the next toward it—to give the texture plenty of body without clustering together.
6. Once the entire head has cooled, flip your head upside down and generously mist the dry texturizing spray listed below through the roots and mid-lengths to break up the wave pattern.
7. Flip upright and smooth out any flyaways around the center part, finishing with a couple of drops of the lightweight shine hair oil listed below pressed into the blue tips to keep the color glossy and hydrated.
If you're wanting to switch up your blonde for spring or summer, this dreamy pastel peach shade is honestly everything!! It has the softest apricot undertone that warms up your whole face, and styling it with relaxed, effortless waves really lets the light catch all the dimensional tones.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, towel-dried hair with a lightweight heat protectant spray listed below to shield your delicate pastel strands from styling heat.
2. Blow-dry using a medium round ceramic brush, lifting at the roots around the crown and sweeping the front layers away from your face for instant airy volume.
3. Section the hair into 1 to 2-inch sections and use a 1.25-inch curling iron listed below to create soft, undulating waves, curling away from the face on both sides.
4. Be sure to leave about an inch of the ends out straight while curling to keep the wave pattern relaxed and lived-in rather than overly formal.
5. Allow the curls to cool completely, then mist thoroughly with the texturizing wave spray listed below.
6. Gently rake through the waves with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to break them up into seamless, soft ribbons.
7. Finish by applying a tiny drop of nourishing hair smoothing oil listed below to the ends for shine and color preservation.
I am totally head over heels for this romantic rose gold color! If you've been wanting to try a pastel shade without going completely bubblegum, this dusty rose and peach tone is absolute perfection. It's so flattering against fair skin and gives such an ethereal, golden-hour glow. Combined with those soft, brushed-out waves, it looks totally effortless and chic!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, towel-dried hair with a quarter-size amount of the smoothing leave-in heat protectant cream listed below to protect delicate bleached hair from heat damage.
2. Blow-dry using a large round ceramic barrel brush, lifting at the roots around the crown and side parting to lock in plush, airy volume.
3. Mist sections lightly with the lightweight thermal setting spray listed below before adding texture.
4. Take 1.5-inch sections and wrap them loosely around the 1.25-inch curling iron listed below, curling away from the face to create those signature sweeping romantic waves.
5. Allow the curls to completely cool down for 5 to 10 minutes so they set into place.
6. Gently brush through the curls with the wide-tooth comb listed below to soften the curls into flowing, seamless S-waves.
7. Finish the look with a quick spray of the flexible-hold texturizing hairspray listed below, followed by a pea-sized drop of the rose-infused hair gloss serum listed below worked through the mid-lengths and ends for that dreamy, glassy finish.
A classic wavy lob is the ultimate versatile haircut. It hits right at that sweet spot along the collarbone, giving you enough length to style while staying super light and breezy. The soft honey blonde balayage with face-framing ribbons instantly brightens up your complexion and adds tons of dimension to loose, effortless bends. If you want a chic, low-stress look that transitions seamlessly from the office to dinner dates, this effortless cut is definitely the way to go.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, towel-dried hair with the heat protectant spray listed below to shield your strands and enhance smoothness.
2. Apply a golf-ball sized dollop of the volumizing mousse listed below through the roots and mid-lengths to give your lob airy body and lift.
3. Blow-dry using a medium round ceramic brush, lifting at the roots and rolling under lightly at the ends to create a soft, rounded blowout shape.
4. Take 1.5 to 2-inch vertical sections and loosely wrap them around the 1.25-inch curling iron listed below, curling away from your face and leaving the bottom inch of hair out for that modern, relaxed bend.
5. Allow the curls to cool completely, then gently rake through them with the wide-tooth detangling comb listed below to soften the pattern into effortless waves.
6. Finish off by misting the dry texturizing spray listed below through the mid-lengths and ends for that touchable, lived-in texture and subtle separation.
Can we talk about the ultimate Old Hollywood elegance? This vintage-inspired voluminous lob blowout gives me all the retro starlet vibes, and honestly, who wouldn’t feel incredibly chic wearing this?! The deep side part with that sweeping sculpted fringe combined with flipped-up curled ends adds so much glamorous movement and bounce. It’s perfect for a black-tie gala or an unforgettable date night where you want to make a lasting impression!
How to do this
1. Start on freshly washed, damp hair and prep with a lightweight volumizing mousse from roots to ends using the volumizing root lift mousse listed below.
2. Mist hair evenly with a thermal protectant spray before sectioning.
3. Using a medium-to-large ceramic round brush and a blow dryer with a concentrator nozzle, blow out the hair in sections, focusing on lifting the roots straight up to maximize body.
4. As you reach the ends of each section, curl them upward and outward using the round brush to create dramatic, flippy curved ends.
5. While sections are still warm from the dryer, roll them into jumbo self-grip velcro rollers using the jumbo velcro hair rollers listed below, securing them at the crown and sides to set the bounce.
6. Allow the rollers to cool completely for at least 20 minutes before carefully unwinding them.
7. Gently sculpt the sweeping side fringe and voluminous ends into place using a natural boar bristle styling brush.
8. Finish with a spritz of shine spray and lock the dramatic retro shape in place using the strong hold flexible hairspray listed below.
I think this textured copper lob is the ultimate blend of cozy academia chic and effortless polish. The collarbone-grazing length keeps your ends looking super thick and healthy, while the loose, undone waves give that rich ginger hue plenty of natural dimension and light reflection. You can easily wear this sleek and straight for a sharp office vibe or toss in some quick bend with a curling iron for the perfect everyday bounce!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping towel-dried hair with a lightweight blow-dry heat protectant cream listed below to protect the delicate copper pigment and add slip.
2. Blow dry the hair using a medium ceramic round brush, focusing on lifting at the roots around the crown and side parting to build soft natural volume.
3. Once completely dry, create a deep side part and section your hair horizontally into top and bottom halves.
4. Take 1.5-inch vertical sections and loosely wrap each strand around a 1.25-inch curling wand listed below, leaving the bottom half-inch straight for a modern, lived-in lob finish.
5. Alternate the direction of your curls, but make sure the front face-framing pieces are curled away from the face to open up your features.
6. Allow the curls to cool down completely, then lightly mist with a dry texturizing spray listed below.
7. Gently comb through the waves using your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to break them into seamless S-waves, finishing with a drop of smoothing hair oil on the ends for extra copper shine.
A fairytale-inspired romantic Dutch fishtail braid styled in warm strawberry blonde. Pancaked out for extra volume and paired with effortless curly tendrils, it's dreamy and gorgeous for brides, garden weddings, or date night.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, dry hair with the texturizing spray listed below to give your strands maximum grip and hold for braiding.
2. Leave out a couple of delicate, soft sections right in front of the ears to serve as your face-framing curls later on.
3. Begin creating a side Dutch braid near the crown, crossing outside strands under the middle strand while incorporating new sections along the hairline.
4. As you reach the nape of the neck, gather the remaining hair and transition into a tight, detailed fishtail braid heading straight down your back.
5. Secure the end of the braid with one of the clear mini elastic bands listed below, leaving a short natural tail.
6. Gently pancake the braid by lightly tugging outward on each loop from top to bottom to create that voluminous, full, romantic effect.
7. Take a small 1-inch curling iron to curl the face-framing strands away from your face into soft tendrils, and mist everything with the flexible hold finishing hairspray listed below.
If you've been wanting to add dimension without losing your brunette identity, this is your sign! These warm caramel ribbon highlights catch the light in the most stunning way, especially paired with soft, brushed-out waves. It feels rich, cozy, and totally timeless for any season.
How to do this
1. Start by washing and conditioning with color-safe, moisturizing products like the color-protecting moisturizing shampoo and conditioner listed below to keep those warm highlights gleaming.
2. On damp hair, apply a generous amount of the thermal heat protectant spray listed below from mid-lengths to ends, combing through evenly.
3. Blow-dry using a large ceramic round brush to build body and establish smooth, glossy volume at the roots.
4. Section hair into horizontal tiers and use the 1.5-inch ceramic curling iron listed below to wrap large vertical sections away from the face, leaving the very ends softly relaxed.
5. Allow curls to cool completely so they set, then gently rake through the waves using the wide-tooth comb listed below for that seamless S-wave ribbon effect.
6. Finish off by smoothing two drops of the nourishing hair serum listed below through the mid-lengths and ends for high-shine reflection and zero flyaways.
