Festival/Beach Hair: Wind, Salt, Sun — Field Notes #2

Festival/Beach Hair: Wind, Salt, Sun — Field Notes #2. We’ll cut through hype and show you what reliably moves the needle.

Your best routine is boring in a good way—same steps, small tweaks for climate and porosity, and predictable results.

Steps

1. Layer gel/foam; rake then scrunch
2. Detangle with water + conditioner in sections
3. Dry hands-off; break the cast only when fully dry
4. Apply leave-in on soaking-wet hair

Toolkit

• Chelating/clarifying shampoo (as needed)
• Deep conditioner/mask (monthly)
• Wide-tooth comb or flexible brush
• Microfiber towel or T-shirt
• Satin/silk pillowcase or bonnet
• Hard-hold gel or mousse for humidity

“Technique first, product second.”

Example

For high humidity: leave-in + hard-hold gel, then hover-diffuse to 60% and finish with cup-and-hold. Don’t break the cast early.

Styling angle: apply stylers on soaking-wet hair, aim for even distribution, and keep hands off until fully dry to preserve definition.

Common Mistakes

• Applying stylers on nearly-dry hair
• Skipping sleep protection
• Touching hair before fully dry

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