Kristine Leahy Long Wavy Light Blonde Hairstyle


Added: 20 Sep 2015
Loose waves are dressed through the mid-lengths to ends of these blonde locks to give the over-all look plenty of movement and shape. This hairstyle is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and great for those with fine to medium hair wanting a style to complement a long face.

Kristine Leahy goes for a California girl look here with long light blonde waves. This is a simple hairstyle that works well for women like Kristine who have straight, long hair that want to jazz up their locks for a night out. Kristine has an oblong face shape and a strong jaw line that are both flattered by the extra softness created by the waves around the face. Her center part not only looks stylish but also works well with her low forehead.

Color-wise, Kristine is working a gorgeous platinum blonde shade that has just enough gold in it for a natural looking finish. For ladies like Kristine who have a tanned complexion, light blondes that are too ashy can look unnatural, as do overly golden brassy blondes. Here, Kristine has a soft wheat blonde tone that looks great with her green eyes and golden complexion.

Kristine Leahy is the co-host of NBC's hit prime time show "American Ninja Warrior”.

Hairstyle Suitability Rating: ★★★★★
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Hairstyle Type

Category
Casual
Length
Long
Elasticity
Wavy
Hair Color
Light Blonde

Haircut Technique

Type
Scissor Cut

Suitability

Gender
Women
Face Shape
oval,oblong,square,diamond
Hair Density
Thin/Medium
Hair Texture
Fine/Medium

Age
Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height
Any
Weight
Thin/Average/Large

Forehead Height
Short/Average
Neck Length
Short/Average
Ears
Small/Average
Nose
Small/Average
Glasses
Yes

Styling

Time
30 minutes
Tip
Use your smoothing shine to add a small amount of gloss and to reduce fly-aways.
Products
mousse, wax, smoothing shine, hair spray
Tools
blow dry, curling iron


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step 1

Apply styling mousse to damp hair, using your palm as a measuring guide, and evenly distribute it along the hair shaft. Styling mousse will add hold and can help achieve better results.


step 2

Using the corner of your comb and standing in front of a mirror find the middle of your left eye and then drag the comb straight up slowly until you reach your hairline and then continue back in a straight manner to achieve an even left part. A side part is great for longer face shapes because it creates the illusion of width.


step 3

A medium radial brush is used on medium to long hair types to smooth out wavy or curly hair textures or to add body to straight hair. When selecting a radial brush, always use one with a pure bristle as this will not tear or damage the hair.


step 4

To blow-dry under, start at the nape/back and place your brush under the section of hair close to the nape. With the dryer held up over the hair, pull the brush from the roots and continue to the mid length's, keeping the blow-dryer following over the top. Once you reach the ends, curve them under. Repeat this step until the section is completely dry.


step 5

To blow-dry the sides, take out a small section of hair from the front and clip the rest of the hair away. Next, place the brush under the section and then pull the brush and hair forward around your face (this curving motion creates body). Place the hair-dryer on top of the brush until you reach the ends and then turn the ends under. Repeat until dry.


step 6

A large curling iron is used to create large soft curls and can be used to add body.


step 7

Take a small section of hair and place the ends at the base of your curling iron barrel and then wrap the hair up around the barrel until you reach your mid-lengths. Hold the hair for 5 to 10 seconds and then release the hair by unwinding the strands backwards.


step 8

Apply a small amount of wax to your fingertips and then lightly piece and pinch the ends of your hair.


step 9

Apply a very small amount of smoothing shine to the palms of your hands and then run it through the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Be careful not to add any to the roots or a large amount to any section of the hair as smoothing shine can be very heavy on the hair, weighing it down and making it appear oily.


step 10

To finish, apply a minimal amount of hairspray from an arms length distance to the top, sides and back. Take care not to use too much or you will end up with a white, flaky residue which looks like dandruff.




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