Summer hair trends 2010 - plait

Summer hair style trends. Tousled hair braids at Alexander Wang

The messed-up side plait is a versatile hair style for summer. At the beach, the simple style keeps thick hair in check for carefree daytime glamour. At night, unravel the plait for naturally textured waves.



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1. Apply a texturising spray like John Masters Organics Sea Mist, Sea Salt Spray ($27.30 at Green Organics), to freshly washed hair and comb through.

2. Then rough-dry with your head upside down to remove moisture from the roots, using your fingers to maintain natural texture and inject body in your organic hair style.

3. Take a low side part and pull hair to the opposite side. Split hair into three sections, taking the outside section into the middle to create a thick plait.

5. To give the plait a more lived-in look, pull at a few of the loops slightly to loosen it up and brush your fingers up the plait to add texture.

Tame stray fly-aways with a de-frizzing balm like John Masters Organics Hair Pomade ($35.50 at Green Organics).

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Organic hair care - John Masters

Eco friendly green and natural organic hair care. Paraben and sulfate free certified organic hair care and styling products. Getting a gorgeous hairstyle doesn't mean you can't be globally earth conscious. John Masters Organics is quickly rising to the forefront of organic and natural salon beauty products for both skin and hair. Founder and New York native, John Masters, started styling hair in 1975, fresh out of high school. At the time, the inhalation of harsh salon chemicals weren't really much of a concern. However, Masters soon turned to organic food for a more healthy lifestyle. After discovering the negative side-effects of chemicals such as Ammonia and sulfates, Masters decided to look more closely to how they effected the body, as most were staples in common hair care products.

When he saw how damaging and dangerous synthetic chemical ingredients are for both the human body and the environment, Masters stopped styling and began inventing. John Masters Organics was created to provide a healthy alternative to common skin and hair care pollutants. All products are designed without petro-chemicals, artificial colors or fillers, sulfates, parabens, genetically modified organisms, or animal testing. Instead, the base of the products lie in wholesome, everyday ingredients such as Apple Cider Vinegar and Essential Oils like Lavender and Jojoba, which became the primary ingredients in popular products, such as the Herbal Cider Hair Clarifier & Color Sealer.

John Masters Organics products are certified organic by Quality Assurance International, California Certified Organic Farmers, and the Organic Crop Improvement Association. Furthermore, all products are vegan except for those containing Beeswax or Honey. Because Masters believes strongly in love of all living creatures, the company actively supports Animal Haven, a no-kill shelter located in New York City, and is endorsed by PETA.

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