A guide to achieving voluminous, bombshell beach waves paired with a "lived-in" sun-kissed blonde, the perfect blend of glamour and effortless beauty.

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Bombshell Beach Waves in a "Lived-in" Sun-Kissed Blonde

The ultimate "California girl" hair. Voluminous, bombshell-style beach waves are paired with a seamless, rooted blonde for a look that's both glamorous and effortless.

Ocassion

Casual, Glamorous, Weekend, Summer

Best suit face shape

All

Best for hair type

1c - 3b

Difficulty Level

Medium

Minimum hair length

Shoulder

DIY Time at home

25-30 mins

Time in Salon

2.5-4 hours

this style is for

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Someone who wants a glamorous, high-volume style that doesn't look overly "done" or artificial. It's the perfect balance of red carpet and beach.

Hairstyle Insight

"Lived-in" blonde is achieved by a colorist applying a "root smudge" or "root tap," which is a color that matches your natural root, blurring the line where the highlights start.

Key Benefits

The ultimate glamorous, yet effortless, look.
The color is beautifully low-maintenance.
The waves create stunning volume.
Achieves a natural, sun-kissed effect.
The epitome of "bombshell" hair.

Common Misconceptions

That lived-in blonde looks like a mistake.

How to ask your stylist for this style

For the style, ask for "bombshell beach waves." For the color, ask for a "'lived-in,' sun-kissed blonde" with a "root smudge" for a seamless grow-out.

Tools:
Choosing Products

A sulfate-free purple shampoo; a volumizing mousse; a large-barrel curling wand; a heat protectant.

Step by step instructions to achieve style at home

Create the waves with a large curling wand, wrapping sections loosely.
For the lived-in color, ask your colorist to apply a toner or gloss matching your natural root color to the first inch of hair.

Caring for your hair

Low maintenance on all fronts. This is a style that embraces a natural look.

The color is designed to have a built-in root, and the waves are meant to be messy.

Frequently asked questions

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What's the difference between beach waves and bombshell waves?

Bombshell waves have much more volume and a more uniform, glamorous finish than the messier, more random texture of classic beach waves. It's a "dressed up" version.

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Madeleine

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Madeleine is an expert hair stylist dedicated to the art and science of hair care. Her work empowers individuals to understand and embrace their hair's true potential, transforming routine care into a ritual of natural beauty.