When sunshine, warm temps and sandal season arrive, an easy wavy hairstyle means more time for summer fun. Send the hairdryer on summer vacation. Creating soft, flowing curls with chic and sexy softness is easy achieve in a few simple steps. Think Beyoncé on a curl bending day.

  1. Opt for a curl accentuating cut. With shoulder length hair, ask stylist to incorporate long layers.
  2. Use curl enhancing products that train your trusses to catch the next wave. Use products that lock-in moisture while fighting frizz with humidity barriers.
  3. Find natural ingredients like Shea butter for added UV protection. Aloe Vera and sunflower oil for moisture. Chamomile hinders humidity causing frizz.
  4. With clean, damp hair, apply a leave in conditioner or dime-sized amount of hair gel.
  5. Section hair with six clips.
  6. Take one section with thumb and index finger and begin rolling hair up toward the ear. Secure  pincurl to the scalp with bobby pin.
  7. Let sit for 30 minutes for a loose, curl. Sleeping in pincurls creates tight waves.
  8. Spray hair with hairspray then remove bobby pins.
  9. Rake fingers through the hair. Use comb to smooth sections as needed.

By Elise Oberliesen on April 22nd, 2010