Models at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim looked stunningly sizzling as they showcased new collections from Mara Hoffman and CIA.MARITIMA in Miami this past weekend, and a lot of that credit goes to all those TRESemmé stylists backstage. Lucky for us, getting those hot hairstyles really isn’t so difficult to do yourself, thanks to TRESemmé’s Styling Team. So if you’re on the lookout for a cute summer hairstyle, here’s TRESemmé Lead Stylist Elsa Canedo’s quick DIY tutorial on how to create a hot-off-the-runway look perfect for a trip to the beach this summer!

To create a textured fishtail braid for the mesmerizing mermaid in you:

Step 1: Apply TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse to damp hair and blow dry to create a beachy texture at the base of the braid.

Step 2: Curl your hair with a ½ “ curling iron and pin it in place. Set the curls with TRESemmé Naturals Finishing Spray.

Step 3: Once your curls are cool, take out the pins. Flip your hair over and use your fingers to gently break up the curls for more texture.

Step 4: Beginning at the nape of your neck, fishtail braid your hair down the back. How do you create a fishtail braid? Simply start off by sectioning your hair into two. Take a skinny strand from the outside of the left side and add it to the right side. Then add a skinny strand from the right side to the left side. Pull tightly and repeat until you reach the end of the braid and secure with a hair tie.

Step 5: With a styling brush, brush the braid upwards, loosening up random bits of hair for a more natural, beach-inspired look.

Or, just follow three short steps if you’re just interested in a simple beach blow out:

Step 1: Apply TRESemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray to damp hair and blow dry straight.

Step 2: Spray TRESemmé Fresh Start Dry Shampoo lightly on your hair to absorb any excess oil.

Step 3: Add a small drop of TRESemmé Anti-Frizz Secret Smoothing Crème onto your palms and apply to the ends and roots to tame those tricky flyaways.

Now just grab your beach bag, lather on some sunscreen and head to the waters for some fun in the sun!

Tags: Fashion Week, Hair

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