On their website, the description says it's to get that "sexy, salty, wind-styled texture...with plenty of hold and matte finish." I can see this spray working excellently for wavy hair, and is wonderful for people with a lot of choppy layers (like myself). It has a very light hold and isn't as hard as typical hairspray so there is definitely room for movement in your hair. You can use it on both dry and damp hair, depending on how you want to style it, and I find it really brings out my layers.
I seriously love this spray. The only complaints I have about it though, is that it really is what it says: surf spray. It's salty and kind of leaves a mild salty residue in your hair. Also, don't count on this as a hairspray because it only has a gentle hold. Rather, think of it as a styling product.
Here's a basic rundown of how I go about shaping my hair with the Surf Spray:
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- First, I start off with freshly washed, and usually blow dried and straightened hair.
- Then I take the B&B Surf Spray and spray it on my layers, usually at the ends (I have really short layers)
- After that, I kind of run the spray through my hair like so:
- Then I take a blow drier and dry the spray while scrunching up my layers to give it some body (blow drier not pictured)
- NOT PICTURED: After that, I take my straightening iron again and flatten out the pieces that have become too rounded to give it a little more of a choppy look, then finish it off with a polishing spray and some hair spray...
End Result:
Tada!
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Also wanted to add that I've been using the S Factor Shampoo and Conditioner, and am not all that impressed with it. Not bad, but not amazing either...nothing to write home about, except for the fact that it smells overbearingly fruity.
I am totally sold on the MD All in One cleanser though...that stuff is amazing! You get a seriously clean feeling and it really takes everything off. However, I'd only use it once a day, and I'm going to wait till I exhaust my other cleansers first before investing in this.
The Caudalie Cleansing Water is nice and gentle, but doesn't give me that clean feeling that the MD ALl in One does. I can see it being excellent for traveling though.
I have the same reaction with the Skin Ceuticals Clarifying Clay Mask that I did with the S Factor Shampoo and Conditioner. Not bad, but not great, just an "eh." I am, however, loving my samples of the MB Cucumber Mask. I find it really tightens my pores and has a refreshing feeling to it. I want to get it, but I also want to try their Whitening Mask for the pigmentation and scaring that I have before making a decision. I heard you can get samples online?
The MD Oil Free Hydrapore moisturizer is very nice and light...at first, but I find that after you wear it for a long time, your skin will get a little oily.
The NARS Violetta duo is pretty pretty pretty! Will do an FOTD on it later...
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ohhh that spray is working like a treat, i can see your hair becoming more textured and more oomph!
i am soo lazy with my hair.. it needs a cut lol!
you can see the texture the spray adds in the end result. That's just too much work for me though!
Since my new haircut is layered, and I have major cowlicks, I've been starting to straight iron. I SUCK at it! Somehow I've burned myself twice! It also takes me forever to do.
Thanks for the reviews! You got me lemming the MD Cleanser now.. But I have so much of mine to use up first!
I am jealous. My haircut is pissing me off.
I've read a lot about the B&B Spray. You're after pic has a lot more texture, so I guess it's pretty good.
nic nic: Yes, it help your hair to become very texturized. :)
wuzzy: It seriously only takes me about 5 minutes to do this. And don't worry about the straightening iron, it takes practice! Do you try it with a comb? It helps. :) The MD cleanser is amazing, can't wait for you to get it. I'm going to use up what I have before I buy it too, lol. I was just using the samples that I was given.
Mina: I think you'd really like this spray! It's nice for curly hair.
I love the Surf Spray, too! It's a bit different for wavy to curly looks though. I've heard some people use it alone, but I work through a dab of Bb Curl Creme first, for hold and humidity protection, since the Surf Spray doesn't have much of either. After that, I spray it on while my hair is still wet or damp, then let it dry (sometimes twisted or braided for extra curl) or blow dry with a diffuser. In case anyone who cares reads the comments! :P
michelle: I read your comments! lollol You should do a guest post for curly hair on the surf spray since I can't do my hair wavy anymore :(
Oh! Sure--next time I do the wavy look, I'll take some pics for a guest post! I'm still getting around to the ZOMGILOVEFACEFABRIC post, mostly because it means I have to remember to take a picture when I've just done my makeup, which, with my work schedule, is generally in the morning...and you know how I feel about mornings. But I'll get there!
Thanks for the hair tutorial and all the reviews! Is that spray only available online? Maybe at sephora? I've been wondering about that caudalie cleansing water, i was gonna have my kid bro use it. But I guess I'll look MD All in one cleanser. I got MB cucumber mask after answering their survey. I think I needed to register online, and fill out my skin profile. Then weeks later some samples arrived in my front door.I don't think there was any option to choose. But can't complain about free goodies.
michelle: I await your guest posts... *drums fingers on tabletop*
jie jie: No, it isn't only available online. I find it a lot at salons or specialty stores...even some beauty supply stores. I've also seen some of the Bumble and Bumble line at your local CVS so be on the lookout! The Caudalie water is nice, very gentle and organic but I feel like that MD gives you more a clean feeling. It all depends on your skin type I suppose. Sephora carries both the MD and Caudalie skincare line so you can find your products there. Thanks for the advice on the MB samples!
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