Take A Hair Vacation

So, you want sun-kissed tousled strands—without the sand? From natural-looking beach blonde color to mermaid-caliber waves, consider this a crash-course in all things beachy hair.

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Get Beach Waves From A Bottle

Looking for the best sea salt spray, so you can work up some faux ocean waves at home? Add our Awapuhi Wild Ginger Texturizing Sea Spray to your styling arsenal. This surf-inspired texturizing spray helps create effortless, tousled texture and features a tropical ginger-green tea mango fragrance.

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Make Mermaid-Caliber Waves

Want beach waves with a little more definition? While you can certainly create some natural-looking beach waves with any trusty curling iron the Neuro Guide is our go-to tool for creating enviable waves at home. Thanks to its unique design, featuring a built-in comb in its barrel, the Neuro Guide grips hair and evenly distributing it onto its heated surface, allowing you to create effortlessly gorgeous waves.

An even quicker option? The Express Ion WavePress has a press and release system that effortlessly creates waves in just one press. Apply a heat protectant like Paul Mitchell Hot Off The Press, then just press and style.

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Style Inspo Straight From The Sea

Less sea-creature, more stylish shag, the octopus haircut features short layers on top with long choppy layers that resemble tentacles underneath. Ready to dive into this look? Ask your stylist if it's right for you.

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The Right Way to Go Beach Blonde

Thinking about donning some sun-kissed beach blonde color this summer? To work with your stylist and get the natural looking beach blonde color you’re after, we recommend doing three key things.

    1. Show your stylist photos! From babylights, to highlights to balayage, there are many ways to brighten up your look. To make sure you and your stylist are on the same page, show your stylist photos of your ideal end result. They’ll know exactly how to get make your summer blonding dreams come true.
    2. Trust that blonding may be a process. Depending on your starting hair color, achieving your desired look may take more than just one salon visit. Trust your stylist. They’ll help you achieve your ideal color in a way that puts your delicate mane first.
    3. Protect your gorgeous color. Keep your sun-kissed color looking its best with the right hair care routine. Preserve and protect your blonde with products designed specifically for blonde hair. Depending on your shade, talk to your stylist about which products from the Paul Mitchell® Blonde Collection collection are best for your tresses.

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Get Swept Away In The Shower

Dreaming of the beach? Transport your senses to an island state of mind with the creamy, tropical coconut-crushed pineapple scent of Paul Mitchell Shampoo One®.

Need a professional stylist stat? Find a salon or Paul Mitchell School near you here.