Heatless hair hacks

Summer is the perfect season to go heat-free. By heat-free, we're talking heatless hairstyles. You probably feel best and the most confident when your hair is 'done' and whether you lack time or want to avoid hot tools, you can achieve a polished hairstyle with zero heat!

Our tips to achieve no-heat hair perfection:

1. Use a product made for air-styling.

R+Co's new Cool Wind pH Perfect Air-Dry Crème helps you achieve sleek styles without the heat. The hydrating cream controls, tames, and softens hair to ease the styling process, so that hair looks beautiful all day long. 

The key ingredients include pH Balancing Melon + Apricot Extracts, moisturizing Mango Butter, and Coconut Water to provide softness and deeply hydrate your strands. 

Using Cool Wind pH Perfect Air-Dry Crème is super simple: Work through towel-dried hair and style as desired. Then air dry.

2. Make the most of your natural texture.

Use your natural texture to your advantage to style your hair without heat. By applying R+Co's Cool Wind pH Perfect Air-Dry Crème, use your fingers to define your waves or curls with your fingers and then let your hair dry completely by air. Even better: take a trip outside and bask in the sun for a few minutes to accelerate the drying process.

3. Wrap, bun, or braid your hair for a smooth style.

Hair wrapping has been around for a long time for good reason. Its results are a smooth, polished look. An easier method with more of a fun twist with waves is to create 2-4 buns or braids after applying R+Co's Cool Wind pH Perfect Air-Dry Crème to wet or damp hair.  Once your hair has dried, take your hair down and brush into your desired shape and style. 

Visit ash salon to pick up your Cool Wind pH Perfect Air-Dry Crème.

Summer beach waves

Is your summer hair repertoire a messy bun or pony? Once the weather hits the high double digits or even triple digits, creating an elaborate hairstyle is the last thing at the top of your mind. 

While you can always count on a bun or pony, why not try an easy style that will complement your beach look or your cute summer dress with strappy sandals? Breezy, laid-back looking waves are a timeless style that ties your summer look together.

Whether created sans heat with wrapping your hair around a scarf or sleeping or created with minimal heat from the swipe of a curling iron, the nonchalant style doesn’t require a whole lot of work. 

Here are some of our favorite summer wave looks along with a few tips on styling...

Hair by Jenny at ash salon

Hair by Noelle at ash salon

How to achieve beach waves with a curling iron:

 You may think of using hairspray as the last step in the styling process, but a key to getting your beach waves (or any type of curl) to last all day is to spray your hair before styling. It serves as a primer. Simply give your hair a light mist from roots to ends.

Then, curl small sections of hair away from your face.  Pro-tip: Leave the ends of your hair out while curling.  

Once your hair has completely cooled, add another light mist of hairspray. Then, brush through your curls to create the effect of loose waves. 

How to achieve beach waves with braids:

Beach waves are super easy to achieve with braids! Simply wash your hair at night, coat your wet hair in styling creme, and section your hair in half. Create two braids and let your hair dry overnight. When you wake up, remove your hair ties and you'll have the most effortless looking waves. 

Happy summer!

Romantic wedding day hair inspiration

From your wedding day vows to your first dance, there will be no shortage of romantic moments on your big day. It’s only natural to incorporate romantic elements into your wedding day, and that includes hair!

If you’re not sure which style to choose, keep the other aspects of your wedding in mind. Imagine what might work best with the atmosphere, florals, and decor best. Getting married at a swanky spot in the city, during the winter? An embellished hat could add stunning interest to your wedding look. Having a casual beach wedding? Tousled waves may be fitting to flow with the oceanside vibe. 

Tip: For an undeniably romantic hairstyle, keep your hair soft - think loose curls, wispy up-do’s, a loose braid, or textured waves. To up the romance factor and add personality to your wedding day look, add embellishments like a crown or headpiece. 

Want some inspiration? We’ve rounded up wedding-day hairstyles we love. Once you’ve found your hair match, work with a professional to make your hair dreams come true!

Add a crown to tousled waves or loose curls

A crown or bold headpiece will make any bride feel like royalty on her wedding day. From a classic tiara to a bohemian-inspired gold crown, it's easy to customize your look to your style. 

Add a hat!

A bridal hat does not have to equal stuffy. The embellishments and femininity of this hat makes the style a beautiful romantic option. 

Wear a loose braid or two

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Hair by Jenny at ash salon.

The versatility of a braided hairstyle is a huge advantage, and a braid or two also keeps hair out of your face, and everything in place. Love a style that ensures staying put!