Ashley Benson Medium Wavy Dark Ash Blonde Hairstyle with Light Blonde Highlights


Added: 02 Feb 2012
Ashley Benson is a natural at pulling off the California Girl look, and her latest hairdo suits this persona perfectly. Her tousled waves are sexy and effortlessly cool. You can achieve this hairstyle at home and it is a great idea if you have medium length hair.

Fun and funky is the main idea for this look. Medium to long layers are cut jagged cut through the sides and back to lighten the length allowing bounce and shape for a textured finish. Regular trims every 4-6 weeks is needed to maintain this style.

First, you need to look at your hair type. If you have naturally wavy hair, you're all set. If you have straight hair, you're going to have to get out the rollers. And finally, if you have very curly hair, it will probably take a lot of work for you to re-create this look, so be forewarned!

Second, take a look at your hair length. This style is easy to re-create on all hair lengths, but will take more work the longer your hair is. Make sure you have the time and patience if your hair is very long.

Finally, it's time to style it. Wavy-haired ladies can simply wash, mousse and dry with a diffuser - lucky you! If you have straight hair, set your hair in medium rollers, rolling the hair in a spiral motion. After your hair has set, spray the waves into place, unroll and use the tail end of a comb to separate them slightly. The key to keeping this look "beachy" is to create imperfect waves and lots of the "bed head" effect at the roots. Add in a messy centre hair part and you're all set!


Hairstyle Suitability Rating: ★★★★★
Hairstyle Popularity Rating: ★★★★★

Hairstyle Type

Category
Casual
Length
Medium
Elasticity
Wavy
Hair Color
Dark Ash Blonde with Light Blonde Highlights

Haircut Technique

Type
Scissor Cut

Suitability

Gender
Women
Face Shape
round,oval,heart,triangular
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
Fluff the styling products into the ends of your hair and pinch as you go to create textured edges.
Products
mousse, wax, smoothing shine, hair spray
Tools
finger 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

Tilt your head forward and then run your fingers through, scrunching as you go, until dry. Once your hair is dry, place the strands into the desired position.


step 3

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


step 4

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 5

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


step 6

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 7

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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