I’ve been loving mermaid wave hair lately. I have naturally straight hair with a bit of wave underneath. I also have a TON of hair and it is long and heavy, so unless I use a curling tool, I end up with flat top portion and wavy bottom. To help solve this problem I use product. One that I really like is a DIY Sea Salt Spray. You can use your favorite ingredients to create the spray that works best for you!
Mermaid Wave Hair Recipe
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil (you can also use Argon Oil or Coconut Oil)
- 1 tbsp Leave-in Conditioner
- Optional: few drops of your favorite essential oil for scent
In a spray bottle combine all ingredients. Shake well.
How to use Sea Salt Spray
Air dry method:
Spray onto damp hair. Concentrate on the ends and mid-length area, avoiding the roots. Scrunch hair and allow to air dry!
Blow dry method:
Spray a heat protection product onto your hair and blow dry. Add in some curls with a curling tool, if so desired. Spray Sea Salt Spray onto the midway to ends of your hair and scrunch. Sea Salt Spray should always be used last.
Braid Method:
Spray onto damp hair. Concentrate on the ends and mid-length area, avoiding the roots. Braid hair. I find that two side braids or a french braid work well. Leave in for several hours, or sleep in them. Remove braids and finger comb for natural beachy tresses!
Personally I favor the braid method. It is just so simple. I shower the night before, put my hair into two braids and go to sleep. When I wake up, I take the braids out, add a second spritz of sea salt, scrunch and go. Occasionally I may add some curl to the front to frame my face. Easy-peasy!
