Beach Waves: 6 Hair Mists for the Perfect 70's Inspired Beach Hair

Carat & Roses August 8, 2015

Sip on the smooth air and kick it in the sand with 6 natural and organic beach wave sprays perfect for your summer getaway, poolside sun days or ocean dips by the beach.

1. Leonor Greyl Lait Luminescence Detangling Milk Spray

Try this detangling leave-in styling spray pre sun and post swim to enhance shine and smooth strands with UV/UB protection free of silicone and enriched with hydrating plant extracts, style even the most difficult hair for managebility and nourishing properties.

Go-to Product: Leonor Greyl Lait Luminescence, 48$

2. Herbivore Botanicals Sea Mist Hair & Body Spritzer

Whether your spending the day in the sand or exploring the current seaside market, this beach to street mist will give you the perfect tousled waves from wet to dry styles with lavender and sage perfect for hair to skin for textured waves and hydrated refreshment to your skin.

Go-to product: Herbivore Botanicals Sea Mist Hair & Body Spritzer, 10$-18$

3. John Masters Organics Sea Mist Sea Salt Spray with Lavender

Get spent the day at the beach hair in the city with this color safe natural sea salt mist to give hair body while protecting strands from drying with organic lavender in travel and full size formats.

Go-to product: John Masters Organics Sea Mist Sea Salt Spray with Lavender, 5.50$-16.50$

4. Josie Maran Bohemian Waves Argan Hair Mist Texture Volume & Moisture

Soft textured waves are a mist away with this natural pink Himalayan salt infused spray to smooth and calm hair while organic argan oil hydrates tousled waves with nourishing strength and shine for work to beach styles.

Go-to product: Josie Maran Bohemian Waves Argan Hair Mist Texture Volume & Moisture, 2t2$

5. Olivine Atelier Love + Salt Mist

Perfect beach waves are just the start with this hydrating mist perfect when sprayed in dry hair, style your hair into a topknot overnight and wake up to beach ready hair that does double duty to hydrate skin. Spray liberally day to night.

Go-to product: Olivine Atelier Love + Salt Mist, 26$

6. Alterna Haircare Bamboo Beach Summer Ocean Waves Tousled Texture Spray

Add texture and volume in a lightweight formula, with UVA/UVB protection to fight sun and ocean damage with a tropical inspired mango coconut scent. This summer hair treatment helps protect against drying and breakage.

Go-to product: Alterna Haircare Bamboo Beach Summer Ocean Waves Tousled Texture Spray, 22$

Sun Travel Natural Beauty Essentials for Your Makeup Bag

Carat & Roses June 2, 2015

Sun season is here! With travel days full of airports, museums, el fresco dining, beach side stays, these natural beauty travel faves are a must no matter where your summer adventures take you. Whether your walking the Champs d'Elysse, taking in the Santorini views or exploring Panama City, our beauty essentials will take you from beach to street throughout your summer travels.

Josie Maran Bear Naked Wipes

Wipe the day and make up from your face or refresh on the go while giving back to the Polar bear race.

Go-to product: Josie Maran Wipes, 15$

Côte 5-free Nail Color

Always us a toxin free nail color for healthy glowing beach ready nails.

Go-to product: Côte 5-free Nail Colors, 16$

Bandaid Friction Block Stick

Travel status or breaking in new shoes usually means lots of walking beach side, museum tours, exploring and between airport gates.

Band aid friction block helps protect against blisters especially in new shoes and decidedly while walking the city of your next destination and the perfect excuse to break in those new shoes.

Go-to product: Bandaid Friction Block Stick, 5$

Le Labo Travel Set

Travel worthy bath products in the signature Le Labo fragrances are delicately scented with a distinctive scent and are the perfect packable travel size.

Go-to products: Le Labo Travel Set Rose 31, 90$

John Masters Organics Sea Salt Mist with Lavender

Perfect beach side boho waves are a sea salt lavender spray away with this Lavender scented mist.

Go-to product: John Masters Organics Sea Salt Mist with Lavender, 5$-16$

Leonor Greyl Mousse au Lotus Volumatrice - Volume Mousse

Wet look ponys, buns and sleeked back hair are the perfect day to night look with volume mousse.

Go-to product: Leonor Greyl Mousse au Lotus Volumatrice, 46$

RMS Beauty Raw Coconut Cream

RMS Beauty raw coconut cream will remove even the most stubborn waterproof mascara and the perfect cuticle treatment by the pool.

Go-to product: RMS Beauty Raw Coconut Cream, 18$

One Truffle Clarity Pouch

Keep it all together in a clear easy to carry Oprah approved pouch to make finding your beach beauty faves a cinch.

Go-to product: One Truffle Clarity Pouches, 32$-72$

Aerin Large Gold Comb

Comb through sea knoted strands into sleek tamed styles with a chic travel worthy comb.

Go-to product: Aerin Large Gold Comb, 40$

Leonor Greyl Huile Secret de Beauty - Organic Oil for Hair and Skin

Never travel without the do everything multitasking beauty oil from moisturizer to pre-shampoo hair treatments and quick air bound foot spa ( a quick slip into cashmere socks on the plane ought to restore the wariest of feet) your beach beauty routine will thank you.

Go-to product: Leonor Greyl Huile Secret de Beaute, 66$

Chanel LES BEIGES SPF 15

Quick travel makeup includes the perfectly undone makeup look with a quick dab of moisturizer and swipe of this illuminating powder for a day to night look made for exploring museums and el fresco dining.

Go-to product: Chanel LES BEIGES, 58$

Show Beauty Pure Treatment Oil

Take your beach hair out for a night out while repairing hair ends and not to mention a decadent light scent your hair will thank you for.

Go-to product: Show Beauty Pure Treatment Oil, 78$

Foreo Mini Electric Issa Brush

After tasting every sharing plate, selected desserts and wine pairings this BPA-free silicon toothbrush with a USB chargable cord will be the perfect travel companion for the foodie inspired traveler.

Go-to product: Foreo Mini Electric Issa Brush, 119$

Chanel LE WEEKEND

Give your travel beauty look a break with this infused rose water weekend beauty treatment to renew and hydrate travel weary skin for a luminous glow.

Go-to product: Chanel LE WEEKEND, 115$

Josie Maran Argan Moisturizer SPF 47

Sheer daily moisturizer is the perfect base for your travel beauty look or beach side hydration.

Go-to product: Josie Maran Argan Moisturizer SPF 47,18$-67$

Aerin Rose Balm

Take this multitasking beauty balm on the go to hydrate lips, deepen brows or repair dry skin.

Go-to product: Aerin Rose Balm, 58$

Le Labo Solid Perfume

Add a light travel worthy scent to your makeup bag in a cool easy to travel refillable case that is also sustainable and gentle on the environment.

Go-to product: Le Labo Solid Perfume Rose 31, 85$

Diptyque The Art of Face Care Travel Set

Keep your face hydrated from airplane to beach days with this facial mist perfect for refreshing during your travel days.

Go-to product: Diptyque The Art of Face Care Travel Set, 75$

Show Beauty Dry Shampoo

Give your next day hair the beauty treatment with Show Beauty dry shampoo that absorbs oil and adds volume.

Go-to product: Show Beauty Dry Shampoo, 47$

Honest Floride-free Natural Toothpaste

Natural beauty means your toothpaste too! Mouth cleansing natural toothpaste that promotes healthy gums and teeth in a fresh mint flavor.

Go-to product: Honest Floride-free Natural Toothpaste, 3.95$-5.95$

Butter London 2-in-1 Scrubbers Nail Prep & Remover Pads

Easily remove nail polish from 10 nails for a quick change nail sesh with these multitasking individual wipes, perfect for your travel bag.

Go-to product: Butter London 2-in1 Scrubbers Nail Prep & Remover Pads, 10$

Eve Lom Cleanser

Deep cleanse, exfoliate and soften sun-kissed skin with this Vogue approved travel cleanser.

Go-to product: Eve Lom Cleanser, 50$-135$

Coola Sport Continuous Spray SPF 30 - SPF 50

Protect skin with this recyclable, cruelty-free organic sunscreen in unscented and scented varieties to take in the sun without harmful UV rays while you hydrate, repair and nourish skin.

Go-to product: Coola Sport Continuous Spray, 32$-36$

Leaves of Trees Deodorant

Stay fresh throughout your travels with this bright fresh scent deodorant.

Go-to product: Leaves of Trees Deodorant, 15$

5 Brigitte Bardot Inspired Hats for your Summer Sun Travel

Carat & Roses May 3, 2015

Brigitte Bardot always knew her way around the perfect sun accessories and especially a good hat. Inspired by one of our favorite 60's actresses, along with Parisian jaunts, summers spent in the south of France, vintage summer wines, dining el fresco, endless days by the beach or boating around the Mediterranean sea, we're start off the summer months ahead sure to be full of with long days, sun travel, farmers markets, boating trips, rustic picnics and cool boho fashion by sharing our summer hat inspiration for our summer travel scapes.

1. Straw Boater Hat

Meant to be worn with everything lace, white, crochet, wet-look single side braid and untouched beaches for quiet days on a boat to Tulum vacation, your summer uniform will thank you.

Go-to product: Lack of Color Spencer Wide Boater, 95$

2. Wide-rim Fedora

Wear this hat on your way to your next sun travel destination with playsuits, J.Crew sandals and the perfect duffle packed for your endless summer travel.

Go-to product: Club Monaco Babajaan Carmen Hat, 198$

2. Braided Sun Hat

Take this hat on your summer exploration for of the perfect fresh picks from the farmer's market preferably while on your way to your next rustic beach side picnic.

Go-to product: Club Monaco Hat Attack Braided Sun Hat, 119.50$

3. Wide-Brim Floppy Hat

Wear this hat while indulging in a good read of your favorite memoir, sipping fresh coconut water and lounging poolside.

Go-to product: Zara Wide Brim Hat, 25.90$

5. Raffia Hat

Wear this hat on your pursuit of the perfect island to find your sun spot, especially while jaunting around sun isles on a catamaran.

Go-to product: Zara Raffia Hat, 25.90$

Boho Summer: 6 No-Fail 70s Inspired Hair for Your Summer Style

Carat & Roses April 20, 2015

The 2015 runways have been full of boho styling and 70s influences including great boho hair. From Lanvin's inspired single Brigitte Bardot braid to Chloe's Peggy Lipton straight middle part styles, these are our favorite off the runway boho looks to try and perfect for the summer months.

1. Single Braid

Simple, elegant and perfect for summer months, the Brigitte Bardot single braid on the Lanvin runway was Julien d'Ys inspired hair styling. Tie the end with a leather string or ribbon to add a chic twist to your style.

Go-to product: Leonor Greyl Mousse au Lotus Volumatrice – Volumizing Styling Mousse, 46$

2. Fringe Bangs

Antonina Petkovic rocked the 2015 fall fashion runway with fringe bang styling that are a great transition into summer. Try this distinct look reminiscent of Jane Birkin, in a natural wave or straight style. Be sure to keep bangs off your face when applying moisturizer to your face until it is fully absorbed.

Go-to product: Show Beauty Lux Volume Lotion, 63$

3. Slicked Back

Balmain girls hit the Spring 2015 runway with chic wet-look slicked back hair that is the perfect way to style locks straight out of the water. For more gentle Grace Kelly inspired styles, keep hair pulled back and let air dry.

Go-to product: Show Beauty Working Texture Spray, 47$

4. Half-up

Celine's half-up styles came down the runway accented with gold barrettes perfect for emanating Audrey Hepburn's graceful styles.

Go-to product: John Masters Organics Rose & Apricot Hair Milk, 26$

5. Bandanna

Chanel's modern interpretation of a bandanna was the perfect brunching accessory at Brasserie Gabrielle on the fall 2015 runway. Style this Brigitte Bardot Parisian-it girl style for days spent exploring beach towns and walking desert summer gardens.

Go-to product: Leonor Greyl Masque Fleurs Jasmin, 65$

6. Middle Part

The Chloé fall 2015 runway was full of decadent boho styles and sleek middle part hair like Peggy Lipton's 70's straight styles. The perfect beach to street look, style your part with our fave Aerin gold comb we are currently craving.

Go-to product: Show Beauty Pure Treatment Oil, 78$

Beauty Hacks: 6 Easy to Follow Beauty Tricks You Have to Try

Carat & Roses October 24, 2014

From multitasking hair, beauty and skin products, these are our favorite go-to beauty tricks that will have you looking glamorous on the go while also providing quick nourishing, protective and healing comfort throughout your day!

1. Use a Dry Shampoo to Repair Hair Fails

Spray at roots of unwashed hair when your out of time, after the gym or while travelling to refresh your hair between washes. Give curls a beachy loose look with an all over spray keeping them from clumping together, lift volume at roots, lock in a back comb, prevents bangs from sticking to your forehead, conceal dark roots in blonde hair and add texturing grip to bobby pins.

Go-to product: SHOW Beauty Dry Shampoo, 47$

2. Remove Makeup with Coconut Oil

Remove stubborn makeup including mascara. Try it as a facial cleanser or moisturizer. Its the perfect go-to product for all skin types including, sensitive and blemish prone skin and has multitasking properties that nourishes nails, hair, lashes and skin while also providing soothing comfort to sunburned skin.

Go-to product: RMS Beauty Raw Coconut Treatment, 18$ - 42$

3. Blend a Fragrance with Lotion

Try a few drops of your favorite fragrance mixed into a scent free lotion or body butter for an all over moisturizing scent that will leave you smelling fresh and feeling smooth throughout the day. Re-apply sparingly and use a gentle fragrance for a clean and subtle lingering all over scent.

Go-to product: Le Labo ROSE 31, 240$

4. Apply a Beauty Oil before a Shower

Enjoy the moisturizing benefits of a beauty oil that will leave your skin soft and hydrated all through the winter months. Use a generous amount, warm in your hands before gently rubbing into skin. Use a facial oil on your face and shower. Add some to the ends of your hair to tame frizz and keep hair healthy. Immediately follow your shower with a healthy organic moisturizer or your same beauty oil.

Go-to product: RODIN olio lusso Body Oil, 130$

5. Use a Sleep Mask to Fall Asleep

Get a good nights sleep by using an eye mask to seal out the light which helps to induce a restful and relaxing sleep by causing the production of Melatonin, the sleep chemical. Try the addition of a natural sleep remedy such as This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray for the perfect way to fall quickly to sleep and enjoy the overnight beauty benefits of a full nights rest.

Go-to product: This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray, 29$

6. Protect Heels with a Band-Aid Stick

Walk a mile in your heels comfortably with the Band-Aid Friction Block. Apply to the back of heels, top of toes and side of your feet before you wear your shoes for blister and pain-free all day comfort your feet will thank you for. And we do mean ALL DAY. Be sure to let the product dry a bit to keep fee from feeling slick in your shoes.

Go-to product: Band-Aid Friction Block, 5$

High Top: 9 No-Fail Hair Trends off the Try of the Runway

Carat & Roses July 13, 2014

From high pony's to sophisticated braids, platinum blonde to clips, we're giving you 9 no-fail chic hair trends to try on the go along with go-to styling products to style your do.

1. Ponytail

Sweep locks into this classic and simple style that's a great way to look chic and elegant on the go to give you that effortless everyday glamour. Keep your ends healthy with a pure treatment oil.

Go-to Styling Product: Show Beauty Pure Treatment Oil, 78$

2. Braids

Toss your hair into a multitude of braided styles for a casual chic look that's easy to prep and will keep your hair free from your face for those busy days on the run. Give texture to your hair with a powder based volumizer.

Go-to Styling Product: Kevin Murphy POWDER.PUFF, 36$

Photo via: backstage Alexander Wang SS 2010

3. Platinum Blonde

Style platinum blonde hair with beachy waves or straight styles and use Organic Color Systems when coloring. To maintain your style, treat your style with organic curated products for blonde hair to keep your hair healthy.

Go-to Styling Product: Alterna Caviar Blonde Beauty Balm, 28$

4. Buns

From messy buns to sleek topknots, this effortless style is an easy way to invoke sophisticated style on the go. Apply a volumizing mouse to your roots for glam texture and easy styling.

Go-to Styling Product: Alterna Bamboo Volume Weightless Whipped Mouse, 22$

5. Clips

Style with your hair with clips, pins or barrettes to change the look of your do, with sleek simple clips to sweep straight or curled hair from your face for a day to night look and perfect for special occasions. Scrunch moisture into curled styles with a styling lotion.

Go-to Styling Product: Giovanni Cosmetics Sunset Styling Lotion Hair Changer, 7.95$

6. Bobs

A sleek bob with bangs is a fresh way to wear your hair from shoulder to chin length style that is sophisticated, sleek and easy to maintain. Add gentle curls or wear in straight styles and use a heat protector when styling.

Go-to Styling Product: Show Beauty Sheer Thermal Protect, 55$

7. Chic Updo

Updo's are always a classic way to give your evening style a glam look. Try a relaxed updo for a casual yet elegant look for day or sleek style with casual wear for glamour on the go. Use a styling lotion to give your roots uplifted volume and texture.

Go-to Styling Product: Show Beauty Lux Volume Lotion, $63

8. Headbands

Headbands are a quick easy to style way of keeping hair in place while giving you a variety of ways to style your look. Go from boho chic, sleek, glam or relaxed elegance with wire headbands, chain headbands, beaded styles or adjustable elastic headbands. Extend your hair with an organic dry shampoo.

Go-to Styling Product: Alterna Bamboo Style Cleanse Translucent Extend Dr y Shampoo, 22$

9. Ombre

Ombre locks are here to stay with a dark to blonde style that is effortlessly chic and easy to style into tousled waves, pony's, topknots or sleek styles. Always use a deep conditioning mask to strengthen color treated hair.

Go-to Styling Product: Kevin Murphy ANGEL.MASQUE, 38$