Hairstylist Sunnie Brook Shares How to Get L.A.-Perfect Beachy Waves

by Kelly Atterton

What do Lana del Rey, Chrissy Teigen, and Grimes have in common? Really good hair--and Los Angeles-based stylist Sunnie Brook. But the laid-back beauty (that's her above) won't be a well-kept California secret for much longer. When she's not tending to celebrities, Brook is posting how-to videos on her blog (sunniebrook.com), where she also sells curated kits that address specific hair needs, such as teasing and curls. "I started my blog as a way to help my clients re-create their looks at home," says Brook. "And I created the kits because they were asking where to get the products I use. Being on set most days, I have the chance to try out so many different brands. I've educated myself on what the ingredients are and how the different products interact together."

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The first kit Brook designed continues to be her most popular: Beach Waves. "It's centered around a cotton Turkish towel I designed," she says. "The weave of the towel helps your hair dry faster and smooths the cuticle. Most people don't realize that the towels they use at home are very fibrous, which lifts the cuticle of the hair and makes it frizzy." Here, more tips from Brook for the perfect beach wave:

• Comb through wet, conditioned hair with a wide-tooth comb. Don't brush.

• Using a Turkish towel, soak up as much moisture as possible with a scrunching motion to encourage waves.

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• Generously spray leave-in conditioner (Brook prefers the Neil George Detangle Nourishment Spray), concentrating on the parts that seem the most dry or damaged.

• Follow the leave-in conditioner with spritzes of surf spray, such as Phillip B. Maui Wowie Beach Spray. Scrunch again with a towel and let air-dry.

• Seal in the moisture and control frizz with a hair serum, like Neil George Hair Serum.

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