Ghost layers with waves are an unexpectedly relaxed style for spring, says Smith, and while the cut can be coiffed with a curling wand or shaped using a blowdry brush, accidentally perfect waves can also be achieved by air-drying if your hair has a natural bend, like digital creators Nicole and Franny below. A cream-based hair product — like JVN Hair Complete Air Dry Cream, $28 — will minimize frizz and impart shine. Also consider trying a mermaid waver — a tong with three barrels, like Amika High Tide Deep Wave Hair Crimper, $120 — to further enhance natural waves. The final step is to use a wide-tooth comb, rather than a brush, to separate the waves for a lived-in feel, suggests Smith.
