How to Get Kourt’s Signature Vacation Hair

When it comes to vacation, nothing should come between you and your Mai Tai. Getting to the pool as soon as possible is key. You don’t want to fuss with high-maintenance hair, but you also want to look cute for the ‘gram. The solution? Make a splash with a wet hair look.

This slicked-back style will look perfect as you sit back, relax, and get a nice tan. (But don’t forget the sunscreen!) This was Kourt’s go-to style during her trip to Turks and Caicos. We tapped her hairstylist, Irinel de León, to show us how to master the look at any destination:

1. Part Your Hair

Start by parting your hair to your favorite side or in the middle by using a tail comb. If you don’t have a natural side part, you can use the arch of your eyebrow as a guideline and follow that upward for the perfect placement.

Mason Pearson Tail Comb

$26

2. Prep and Scrunch

Prep damp hair with Ouai Air Dry Foam by scrunching the product into your hair with your hands. Use your fingers to rake your hair back so it molds into place. Set the hair with duckbill clips so it dries in the perfect position.

Ouai Air Dry Foam

$28

3. Heat Things Up

Follow by diffusing with a hairdryer like Dyson Supersonic, and set the heat and speed setting on low. Hover over the head with the diffuser and follow by lightly scrunching the hair from the bottom for some natural texture, holding for 30 seconds at a time. Once dry, touch up some pieces with a flat iron, creating flat iron waves to break up the texture.

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer

$400

4. Get Wet

Remove the duckbill clips and apply a generous amount of your favorite hair oil throughout — this gives the appearance of the hair being wet. You can also use coconut oil as a natural alternative.

Finish by using a hairspray like Balmain Session Strong to hold, and pin behind your ear with a bobby pin.

Beautycounter Smooth & Control Hair Oil

$32

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