Everyone is wanting to do the whole boho-chic now-a-days! Fashion icons Mary-Kate Olsen, Sienna Miller and Nicole Richie are sporting braids and headbands, and Mary-Kate’s messy, bed-head hairstyle is loved by many – and it’s surprisingly easy to do!
Suki Duggan, celebrity hair stylist and owner of Donsuki Townhouse Salon, can get you the “boho look” with these easy tips:
- Must have: Volume. Having limp hair will only make your waves look stringy. This style calls for natural looking volume that stays day-in-and-day-out, so opt for a soft perm to keep it voluminous. You might also want to read my post, 8 Ways to Get More Volume in Your Hair for more help and ideas.
- The Big Tease. Tease your hair to add texture to your overall style. Bed-head has never looked so hot! If you have flat hair, tease your hair at the crown for some volume on top. Set with hairspray (this hairspray is the best) so it doesn’t fall flat again.
- Dirty -inspired hair colors. Think dirty blonde instead of platinum blonde – so much softer and natural looking.
- Try braids. The ultimate in hippie chic! Braid your hair ’til your heart’s content. Braids at the crown for a special night out like Sienna Miller has here (first photo, above) are beautiful.
I love these tips … They are short and sweet.
And now for my added tips:
1. I would recommend getting a perm for the waves, as using a curling tong everyday would fry your hair and will cause plenty of split ends. If you already have damaged hair, get a good hair cut before getting the perm. I would recommend this product to help repair your hair afterwards.
2. Another tip I would add is to use a beach salt spray for your hair – it gives that crisp, messy texture that looks like we’ve just been at the beach all day!
3. Last but not least, carefully placed highlights near your crown will also complement your hippie waves beautifully.
Out of curiosity, what do you think of this hairstyle? Is this look messy or fashionable to you? I know some may think it’s fashionable, while others might think it’s just a mess! What do you think? I’d love to hear! :-)
Hello and welcome! 
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So pretty, this is a look I am definietly going to try!
there is a def diff between messy and the “bedhead” look. i personally love the “bedhead” look, it is somewhat sexy. does anyone else think this is sexy? i would think mary kate here looks a little messy but overall the boho waves you write here is def sexy, not messy or ratty. great tips and thanx :)
You;re welcome, Kit!
I think it’s sexy too – and I LOVE the “bedhead” look as well! ;)
How do you get natural looking waves, like Mary-Kate’s as my hair is just flicky >:(
Hey Lois!
Hmm… curling iron doesn’t work? Or do you have natural curls? I think in the photos above Mary Kate had a small sized curling iron and curled random pieces, and scrunched her hair to make it look “messy”. Another trick you can do is apply some styling lotion, braid your hair, and sleep with the braids in. The next day you should get very hippie, boho waves – so naturally beautiful!
Hope that helps, do let me know how it goes! :D
Well, i managed to create them using a flat iron!! :P x
Hey!
I have naturally curly hair but I want to soften them and make them more like a boho wave. My hair is also kinda dry so i try not to use anything that has alot of heat! I am seriously stummped! So iwill take any suggestions I can get my hands on!
Thanks xoxo Alice
Hey Alice, Why not try braiding your hair before you sleep? When you wake up you’ll get soft waves that are very natural looking. Just spray some hairspray to set it, and you’re done! No heat or damage at all :D
hi there. i’ve been attempting to get natrual boho waves for about a year now. i’ve tried everything from mousse, to a curling iron, to a flat iron, to scrunching when wet, to natrual drying, nothing works. i have natrually frizzy/flat hair.
PLEEEEASE help this is turning into a disastaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. xx
If your hair is stubborn to curl (like mine!) maybe a perm will be the best option? Be VERY careful though, it is very damaging. Try a digital perm, they are less damaging and give softer looking waves. Just do your research VERY carefully, perms are usually very damaging to your hair, but when done right it looks awesome!
Loooooooove the hairstyle at the bottom, it’s so soft and summery and romantic!
I’m a hairstylist…and I think the best way to get this look is through braiding or creating waves with a flat iron…DO NOT get a perm….perms create ringlet curls not soft waves.