A guide to achieving effortless, tousled, "lived-in" waves, the perfect style for showcasing a warm, rich, and dimensional Chestnut Brown.

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Tousled "Lived-in" Waves in a Chestnut Brown

The perfect "I woke up like this" hair. "Lived-in" waves are all about celebrating natural texture and creating an effortless, slightly messy, and perfectly imperfect look.

Ocassion

Casual, Weekend, Natural, Bohemian

Best suit face shape

All

Best for hair type

2a-3b

Difficulty Level

Easy

Minimum hair length

Shoulder

DIY Time at home

5 mins

Time in Salon

2-2.5 hours

this style is for

Dislacimer

The person who prefers a low-maintenance, air-dried styling routine. This look is about enhancing your natural hair, not forcing it into a perfect shape.

Hairstyle Insight

The "lived-in" trend is a move away from perfect, uniform curls and towards a more realistic, achievable, and relaxed hair texture.

Key Benefits

An effortless and low-maintenance style.
Celebrates natural texture.
A very modern, "cool-girl" aesthetic.
The color is warm, rich, and dimensional.
A timeless and wearable look.

Common Misconceptions

That it is the same as messy hair.

How to ask your stylist for this style

For the color, ask for a "warm, rich chestnut brown." The waves are a styling choice, best achieved on hair with long layers to create the tousled, lived-in effect.

Tools:
Choosing Products

A sea salt spray; a wave-enhancing cream; a color-safe shampoo to protect the chestnut color.

Step by step instructions to achieve style at home

This is a perfect air-dry style.
On damp hair, spritz a sea salt spray or scrunch in a wave cream, then let it dry naturally.
Use your fingers to fluff and separate the waves.

Caring for your hair

This is a very low-maintenance daily style.

The warm Chestnut Brown color can be maintained with a weekly color-depositing gloss or mask at home.

Frequently asked questions

Dislacimer

How do you get waves to look "lived-in"?

The secret is not to make them too perfect. Alternate the direction of your curls if using an iron, leave the ends out, and use a texture spray, not a strong-hold hairspray.

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Madeleine

Director

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.