The Mediterranean Curl: Why Natural Texture Is Having a Moment

Mediterranean State of Mind

While there are plenty of places to travel, none quite capture the feeling of a Mediterranean summer. The hum of cicadas, salty waves, the perfect spritz, and the planned outfits and perfectly imperfect hairstyles to go with it. If we were to sum this feeling up with one look, it would be beachy waves—aka the unofficial hairstyle of mediterranean summer.

Luckily you can be anywhere in the world to capture this look. All you need is the right product line-up. For best results on a variety of hair types and textures, we recommend beginning with KILLER.CURLS WASH+ KILLER.CURLS RINSE. This hydrating and nourishing blend of ingredients featuring Oat Milk to define, enhance and refine your texture while also protecting against colour fade—making it a must have during the summer months.

We love pairing this duo with LEAVE-IN.REPAIR to continue the repair and nourishment this season while also adding heat protection and delivering more manageable hair.

Then, follow with the cult favourite KILLER.TWIRLS air-dry crème to leave your waves feeling refined without even the slightest hint of crunch.

Brand New Curls

The Mediterranean summer trend isn’t reserved just for long locks. Season after season, more men are growing out their hair to embrace a new shape, and this season might just be the one to finally enjoy the fruits of your labour. Whether you’re an Off Campus fan or you’re following the latest box office releases, don’t take our word for it—look at what Tom Holland has been up to.

From press tours and premieres for The Odyssey to Spider-Man, it’s been a busy summer for Tom Holland, and also for his fans. Thoroughly enjoying his ability to transform his look at each stop, his travels have left us curious about his brand new curls.

With the ability to go from slicked back to perfect curls, internet chatter had suggested his windswept curls were due to a new cut, but his hairstylist Rachael Speke — who has been travelling all over the globe with him— insists it’s less about the cut and more about the products used to enhance his curls.

Leaning into his natural texture, Speke prepped Holland’s damp strands with a curl serum and once dry—either by diffuse drying or scrunching and air-drying—she followed with KEVIN.MURPHY EASY.RIDER to tame frizz. Speaking to GQ, Speke states:

“When the looks have been a bit more polished I'll add KEVIN.MURPHY BEDROOM.HAIRto add a bit hold and texture and KEVIN.MURPHY ROUGH.RIDER to hold the sides in tighter.”

A New Curl Routine

When it comes to tending to curly hair, there must be a balance between control and letting curls roam free. This blend comes from a tailored cut mixed with styling techniques and the right products for the finished look you’re after.

Great curls always begin in the shower, but getting your curls to behave is as much about cleansing them as it is about adding back in moisture and condition. And you’ve really got to start with a proper cleanse to ensure conditioner is absorbed. KILLER.CURLS WASH + KILLER.CURLS RINSE was formulated to care for curls from start to finish. Giving your texture the clean plus conditioned canvas to work with.

Before you begin styling your hair, you’ve got to add a layer in for building the strength and resilience of your strands. This matters because over time, if curls and waves become damaged, they show this with frizzy, ill-defined finishes. So, adding a repair step into your routine is key.

Take your pick from LEAVE-IN.REPAIR, UN.TANGLED or STAYING.ALIVE based on your hair type and curl routine.

Natural curls and waves are absolutely stunning. But getting them to behave how you want them to can be challenging. Finding the right curl and wave enhancer for your hair type can help set you up for the success you need.

• KILLER.WAVES is a great wave spray that can help enhance wavy hair with soft hold, shine and added elasticity while reducing frizz and leaving hair with a thickened feel.
• KILLER.CURLS enhances curls and includes heat protection and added definition while putting the kibosh on frizz.
• KILLER.TWIRLS is a must-have when air-drying to deliver soft, enhanced texture while also improving hydration and shine.
• MOTION.LOTION is a treatment lotion that gives your texture flexible hold while reducing frizz.
• EASY.RIDER defining crème adds curl definition, nourishment and rids hair of frizz.

Wavy and curly hair can look beautiful left to its own devices, but a few finishing touches can help bring out its shape, definition and movement — and make you fall in love with your natural texture all over again. The trick for many is to emulate a second day feel, because curly and wavy hair always look their best with a lived-in feel.

Once hair is completely dry, we love adding a mix of shine and a tousled finish. For best results, touch up ends and add nourishment and shine with YOUNG.AGAIN and allow it to absorb. Then spritz BEDROOM.HAIR throughout and run your fingers through to separate texture and create an airy, larger-than-life, romantic finish that it would normally take a few days to achieve.