How to get a Messy Bed Hair look

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Tuesday 19 October 11:51 a.m.

Mana Dave, of Auckland's Blaze Salon, won NZ Hairdresser of the Year at the Australasian Hair Expo Awards. He is a Redken artist and the go-to guy for modern, fashion forward hair. Beauty Bible asked him how to get sexy, messy, low-effort bed-hair.

STRAIGHT HAIR:

* To begin prep your hair with a volumising shampoo and conditioner which will help add bulk to your hair.
* Apply a volumising spray or mousse to towel dried hair through the roots of your hair and then through the mid length and ends to create more fullness and body. Using your towel rub the scalp area until about 80% of the moisture is removed.
* Hot tip – if you're running short of time, use a spray; if you need mega volume and hold, use a mousse but take the time to dry it properly.
* Now create about 6-8 vertical sections over your head. Twist each section quite firmly and then clip and allow to air dry.
* Again if you're pressed for time, take your hairdryer with the nozzle pointing down the length of the hair, and dry to remove the last bit of dampness.
* Release the sections and throw your head forward, shaking to loosen up the twists. Use your hands lightly to create a more tousled look.
* Complete the look with a lightweight shine spray to defrizz.

WAVY/UNRULY HAIR:

This look is perfect for hair with a natural wave and can be easily achieved in the same way as above. The point of difference is product – you need to use a defrizzing leave in moisturising cream blended with a medium hold gel to give you more control and less frizz.

If you hair is more of an unruly frizzy texture, then hot tools will help tame and control your locks.

* Work through a small amount of shine serum on dry hair.
* Using a large curling tong, take 1.5 inch vertical sections and wrap around the curling tong for about 8-10 seconds – long enough to create wave, but not a definite curl.
* Once completed, through your head forward and spray with a lightweight hairspray. Rake through with your fingers to create a less structured look.