How-To: Create Perfect Summer Hairstyles With Philip Foresto

Summertime is the perfect time to try out a fun hairstyle. For your clients who are looking to experiment with a new look this season, try one of these simple, summer-ready styles by Redken Ambassador Philip Foresto (@philipforesto). He created these easy-to-follow tutorials using Redken’s top stylers so beauty pros can style confidently this season. Read on to get the details on each look. 

Look 1: Beachy blowout

Products Used: 

• Redken Beach Texture Spray
• Redken Acidic Color Gloss System
• Redken One United All-In-One Leave-In Conditioner
• Redken Root Lifter Volumizing Spray Foam
• Redken Dry Texture Spray
• Redken Brushable Hairspray

Step-By-Step:
Prep

• Wash hair with the Acidic Color Gloss System. 
• Prep with One United All-In-One Leave-In Conditioner for added conditioning and heat protection.

Style

• Create volume at the root using Root Lifter Volumizing Spray Foam.
• Apply Beach Texture Spray for texture, grip, and control.

Step 1: Pre-dry the hair with added tension at the root. 

Step 2: Round brush the middle lengths to ends.

Step 3: Apply Dry Texture Spray for added texture and volume.

Step 4: Curl and set the hair with pins.

Step 5: Apply Redken's Brushable Hairspray while hair is set. 

Step 6: Let hair cool for 20 minutes, then drop curls and smooth with a boar bristle brush. Create a hard part for a Hollywood glam bombshell style. 

Look 2: Poolside Half Pony

Products Used: 

• Redken Beach Texture Spray
• Redken Acidic Color Gloss System
• Redken Spray Smooth
• Redken Brushable Hairspray

Step-By-Step:
Prep

• Wash and prep with Redken's Acidic Color Gloss System. 
• Prep the hair with Beach Texture Spray for texture and grip. 
• Use Redken Spray Smooth to eliminate frizz and add sleekness before styling. 

Style

• Give the hair a classic blowout. 
• Curl hair with a 1.25 inch curling iron. 

Step 1: Style and pin the hair half up, half down by taking the mohawk section and creating a high pony. 

Step 2: Allow the ponytail to waterfall over the bottom half and leave the face frame out for a fun, effortless look.

Step 3: Finish with Redken's Brushable Hairspray to lock in your poolside summer style.