Everyone jokes that every family needs a lawyer and a doctor, but I’d like to add make up artist to that list. My cousin Erica is a fabulous professional makeup artist and the beauty blogger behind Pretty Pleased, her site featuring beauty tips and tricks, her insider advice. I thought she could bring a little of that beauty wisdom over to The Kitchy Kitchen, so she’ll be here blogging once a month. Stay tuned for all things pretty and lovely!

Nothing says “summer” like a good beach wave.  While there are lots of products out there you can buy to create natural looking waves, making one is super easy and way cheaper.  Put down the curling iron and enhance your natural texture with this DIY beach spray.

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon hair gel

1 teaspoon coconut oil

2 tablespoons sea salt

1 cup water

spray bottle

DIRECTIONS

Add all ingredients to spray bottle and shake to combine.  Spray throughout hair while scrunching from ends to roots. Twist strands to create more wave.