Sexy Beach Hair a la Kate Hudson

I think Kate Hudson has some of the best hair in Hollywood, but I don’t think she owes it all to good genes alone! True, having the adorable Goldie Hawn for your mother might help, but I’m pretty sure Kate’s secret is a little more accessible to the rest of us. Namely, I think 1″ curling irons play a big part in her look!

Curling irons have the unfortunate stigma of being associated with high maintenance, “pageant queen” hairstyles, but that stereotype is definitely not accurate. Just because you’re using a one inch curling iron in your beauty arsenal doesn’t mean you have to have tight, Shirley Temple-ish curls! Kate’s hair is always sexy, like she woke up, spent all day at the beach and just ran her fingers through her ‘do before hitting the red carpet. You can get that look yourself with a curling iron and some texturizing spray!

Just curl your hair with the iron by dividing it up into small sections and wrapping each section around the barrel. Once you’ve finished your entire head, run your fingers through your curls to loosen them up and help avoid that overly “done” look. Spritz on some texturizing spray and work it through your hair to add that “just hit the waves” texture. And if you really want to emulate Kate, don’t forget that luminous California girl smile!