Get perfectly undone beachy waves in three easy steps with Wave Spray. Plus, get three tips for using Wave Spray in an all new OUAI.
BEACHY WAVES
Step 1: Ever just wish you could get your hair to look or act a certain OUAI? We’re not magicians but our products kinda are. For example, if you have fine, flat, or thinning hair, before you start styling your beach waves, you’re going to want to shampoo and condition with our volumizing FINE Hair Shampoo and FINE Hair Conditioner. The same goes if you have medium hair, or hair that “just dries like that,” and if you have thick hair that takes hours to blow dry. The thing is, we formulated our shampoos and conditioners based on the thickness of your hair. That means each formula is made with specific ingredients that deliver the perfect amount of hydration, bounce, and smoothing to your hair.
Step 2: Post shower on damp hair, spritz our best selling Leave In Conditioner throughout. This do-it-all detangler has more than 6,000 5-star reviews for so. many. reasons. For one, it hydrates, fights frizz, and makes combing through knots and tangles a breeze. The other reason why it’s loved by so many? It protects hair against heat up to 450°F (232°C). That’s not all. Leave In Conditioner reduces breakage by 52% when used with heat. It seriously does it all. And before you blow dry your hair or let it air dry, it’s a wonder worker if your goal is beach waves that are frizz-free, soft, and shiny.
Step 3: It’s time to go in with the spring break hair holy grail —Wave Spray. Our salt-free texture spray enhances natural texture for that "just got out of the ocean and my hair dried perfectly" look. This weightless texture spray uses rice protein and coconut water to create that ocean-dried hair look, without drying your hair out. For beach waves, you can use Wave Spray a couple of different ways. If you have naturally wavy hair, you can spritz on damp hair and let it air dry. But if you weren't born with natural waves and you're going the heat styled route, apply Wave Spray on damp hair from root to tip then either blow dry or let air dry. After your hair is dry, go in with a 1 1/4 inch iron to create S-waves.
3 NEW OUAIS TO USE WAVE SPRAY
1. As a Volumizer
Whether you're working with freshly-washed, towel-dried hair, or day-two tresses, using Wave Spray for added oomph works all the same. Simply spray it at your roots for added grip and texture, or throughout to re-define flattened curls and waves. A little goes a long way.
Our founder Jen Atkin's favorite way to create natural-looking waves? Spray Wave Spray on damp hair, scrunch pieces like an accordion, then release and let air dry. Try our foolproof clip trick, using OUAI Volume Spray and Wave Spray. For girls with pixies and short haircuts, spray Wave Spray in small sections and scrunch, then follow with a dime-size amount of OUAI Matte Pomade, our medium-control finishing paste that adds texture and definition to both short and long hair.
For those who want healthy heatless waves, but need a little extra frizz protection, spray OUAI Leave In Conditioner evenly throughout damp hair to create a soft, detangled canvas for Wave Spray. Then let your locks air dry. Finish with a touch of hydration (and glow) by reaching for OUAI Rose Hair & Body Oil, our protective hair oil that silences frizz and leaves a dewy finish thanks to rose hip oil, shea oil, and absinthium oil.
2. To Add Hold
Wave Spray has a way with making wash-and-wear heatless waves for the naturally wavy, but did you know you can also apply Wave Spray before using your heat tools? Simply spritz on damp or dry hair before you apply heat via a blow dryer or flat iron. The result is a long-lasting look—be it effortless waves or a textured bun–full of body and shine. Plus, thanks to the formula's rice protein, your wave pattern will look and stay defined without feeling dry or sticky.
Wave Spray also unlocks overnight waves that can last until your next wash. To catch waves while you catch zzz's, spray Wave Spray evenly throughout your slightly damp hair. Then add a dab or two of OUAI Finishing Crème, a lightweight cream that restores moisture and adds subtle shine. Put your hair in braids, leave them in overnight, and wake up with subtle bends in the morning.
3. As a Hair Perfume
For a quick hair refresher, Wave Spray doubles as a fragrance as it's infused with our beautiful floral North Bondi Fragrance. Think notes of bergamot, rose de mai, Italian lemon, and magnolia. Plus, North Bondi shares a scent with other OUAI fan favorites, including Leave In Conditioner, Volume Spray, and Texturizing Hair Spray.
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