Think you have to say good bye to your sexy, beachy waves because it is getting colder? Think again. With the right products from Bumble and bumble and a little help from your hairdryer, you can rock the wavy look all year round! If your hair is naturally curly or wavy and you want to keep it that way or if your hair is on the straighter side and you want a little extra "ooh-la-la" for a change.....read on and work it girl!

Step 1: Spritz your damp hair with Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray. Spray all over the head to get a rough texture. If you have thicker hair, spray a bit less.

Step 2: Scrunch hair as it air dries with a diffuser...or a hairdryer with the setting on warm and low. Twist random areas of your hair with your fingers and be sure to let your hair do what it wants to! You can fine-tune waves and curls after you allow your hair to dry.

Step 3: Create even more sexy curls and waves with an iron. You can skip this step, but if you want to add more movement and volume, make some haphazard waves with a curling iron. The secret is to make them look not-so-perfect. Wrap random 2-inch thick sections of hair around a fat barrel curling iron. Note: You don't have to do the entire head with the curling iron, think RANDOM. Grab a few pieces here and there....This will ensure that your waves stay soft and loose.

Step 4: Using Bumble and Bumble Defrizz or Grooming cream, finger-comb your hair. Run your fingers through hair very gently to break up the curls and any waves that need a little more TLC. This will eliminate any areas that are a little too rough. You want the end result to look extremely natural and super soft. Separation is the key and to get that, you have to use the right products!! It may take a few tries to get this beachy look..but trust me...you can rock it.

Whether your look is casual and pulled together, classic and chic, New York Dolls punk-rocker Blondie-chic, or simple and sassy....your hair is your accessory! You know you put a tremendous effort into every scarf, necklace, ballet flat and coat that you wear....why not spend a little extra time on your hair? All of the products featured in this beauty how-to are available at the salon. Also...check back for some of my Holiday how-to's....COMING SOON!

Hi Y'All! It's Leah...with a little hair story for you.....hope you like it!! I'll try to keep 'em short...NO PUN INTENDED...Sort of!

Ashley A., a long-time "New-Leafer" ....(love when Courtney uses that term on this blog....hee hee) came into the salon a couple of weeks ago completely bored with her haircut but didn't want to change too much.

What did I suggest? Some bangs. Bangs you say? Yes.....bangs. The latest trends in bangs or fringe are not your typical 3rd grade-school-picture bangs....they aren't your "oops, I cut them myself, time to invest in some bobbi-pins bangs".....they aren't your "what was I thinking!?!" bangs.....and they are NOT your worst nightmare, but merely a way to change your cut/style without plunging too deep.

They're a good fix for some of you who may be stuck in a rut but are trying to get some length on your locks. Really. You don't have to go too short, and you don't have to have them so long so you're not able to see!

You can find your "happy medium" just by talking with your stylist (as Ashley did with me and the gals in the salon) and finding out what best suits your face-shape and your lifestyle!

So forget the "big bang theory" (there's that pun again). Bangs aren't as scary as you might think......Check out some of the glam shots of Ashley's new fringe.....

Side-swept and ready to go! Not too long, not too short...The perfect pick-me-up for your hair. YOU CAN DO IT TOO!