John Frieda • Beach Blonde Ocean Waves sea spray ] ] [DISCONTINUED] • Styling Products

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ISpendAllMyHubbysMoney on 3/26/2008 1:20:00 AM more reviews by ISpendAllMyHubbysMoney

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

Oh how I miss you!!!!!!!!! :(

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politicalpundit on 1/27/2008 5:41:00 PM more reviews by politicalpundit

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I'm really not crazy about this, I always hear praise about it and I found it randomly as it has been discontinued for sometime. First off the packaging is very nice, and I also like the coconut smell. I have long wavy hair and this is okay at enhancing the wave. I usually spray it on after I put in my leave in and when my hair is almost dry I spray this and it subtly enhances the wave but it really is nothing to write home about. I have had this for months and I'm only 1/4 of the way through, kinda thankful that I dont like it since it will probably be impossible to track down.

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bartamy on 1/23/2008 8:54:00 AM more reviews by bartamy

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

Too heavy and astringent for my fine, wavy/curly hair. Made my curls crunchy instead of ropy. I really wanted to like it, because I love good beach hair. What a shame.

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Crystalpunk on 11/30/2007 6:45:00 AM more reviews by Crystalpunk

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Oily, Tan, Neutral   Hair: Black, Curly   Eyes: Brown    

I ADORE this texturing beach waves spray! I guess i know theres so many negative reviews on this, you have to find out the right way to use really. My hairs naturally wavy/curly and i use this by using it straight after the show, without towel drying, just squeezing out the excess water, and sprayed this liberally all of my hair, combed, then scrunched, scrunched. This makes my hair looks amazing, just the right look for the summer here in Australia.

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polyestergirl on 11/11/2007 2:57:00 AM more reviews by polyestergirl

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

Pretty ordinary product, I have curly hair, so really I was giving the product a head start, the scent was nice, but the product overall was very disappointing.

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lollerskatezzz on 10/28/2007 9:14:00 PM more reviews by lollerskatezzz

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

First off, the bottle broke on me. The pump didn't work. When I finally got it to work, it appeared that my hair was just getting wet w/o any definition. Left my hair fairly stringy. Wouldn't buy it again.

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*TOP REVIEWER* mellimello on 10/15/2007 12:45:00 AM more reviews by mellimello

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

This stuff smells great... and that's about it. My hair is naturally wavy and seeing how I don't live that far from the beach, I like to see if I can help my hair along sometimes if I haven't been able to get to the beach in awhile. All this does is make my hair dry and oily looking. I only spray about 2-3x at my ends and it just looks stringy and dry. At least it smells nice? Idk haha.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Rapunzelle on 10/14/2007 10:48:00 PM more reviews by Rapunzelle

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I loved this stuff. I was bummed when it was discontinued. IT made my hair so wavy and piecy without adding too much gunk, and it smelled AMAZING.

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clancymaggie on 9/22/2007 12:12:00 PM more reviews by clancymaggie

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

FYI: I have found a product called Sedu Beach Beauty Surf Salt Spray on follica.com which many reviewers are saying is similar to this JF spray that has been discontinued. I cannot compare it to this because I never had the pleasure of using it before it was discontinued, but I do like the results of the Sedu spray. My hair is wavy, fine and thin but ends up with perfect beach hair waves.

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nikki415 on 8/16/2007 4:28:00 PM more reviews by nikki415

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I have been using this stuff since 2002 and I'm so disappointed they discontinued it. I actually like the whole beach blonde line. I swear by this stuff for summer especially when it too humid to straighten my wavy hair. I can't justify paying $20 for Bumble & Bumble when this stuff was so cheap and did the same thing. I just bought the starlit waves but I don't think that gives quite the same "beachy" effect.

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*TOP REVIEWER* carekate on 8/6/2007 2:33:00 AM more reviews by carekate

Age: 36-43   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

John Frieda touts Brilliant Brunette Starlit Waves as the replacement for the Ocean Waves, but I just compared the ingredients and the brunette version contains A LOT more polymers/shine enhancers (not good ones, either!) and dimethicone which are going to SERIOUSLY weigh the hair down and make it prone to be oily-looking, so I'm not certain I'd recommend it to those that were in love with Ocean Waves because it's not going to give the same effect.

I'm not giving this stuff a failing grade, but it didn't knock my socks off either. It's just...blah. I *am* wondering why nobody has tried/reviewed the Beyond the Zone "Super Sexy Wave Spray" from Sallys to see if it's a dupe of the JF Ocean Waves....

Personally, I've just fallen in love with Nexxus Phyto Organics Sea Swell Ocean Air Texture Mist ($12USD at salons) which provides the same beachin' (sic) waves, but doesn't contain any of the polymers/shine enhancing ingredients to weigh hair down or dry it out so JF can go ahead and discontinue Starlit Waves right along with Ocean Waves, as far as I'm concerned...in the meantime, I'm going to work on creating a DIY version of the aforementioned Sea Swell Mist which I'll post on my notepad as soon as it's ready. :)

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*TOP REVIEWER* eam123 on 7/16/2007 9:52:00 AM more reviews by eam123

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Red   Eyes: Hazel    

I can't believe they discontinued this! This was seriously the only thing that keeps my frizz under control in summer, and makes my hair look shiny and pretty. I think all of the other john frieda products stink, so I am surprised that i love this so much. What a shame it's gone, and no I will not pay $30 on ebay, I'll probably just spend hudreds over the next few years trying to find something comparable, LOL.

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eanderson on 6/28/2007 9:19:00 AM more reviews by eanderson

Age: 36-43   Skin: Very Dry   Hair: Red   Eyes: Hazel    

Another huge fan devastated at the loss of the best product ever invented to turn thick layered slightly wavy hair into glamorous curly sexy beach head.
Other current options seem to be:
-- Frieda's Brunette Starlit Waves product (reviewed as somewhat less wave-holding than Ocean Spray)
-- Aquage Sea Salt Texturizing Spray
-- Avon's Mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles Sea Salt Spray
-- Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray
Can anyone comment on these replacement options?

Also: a homemade recipe was posted on the Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray discussion thread that consisted of Epsom Salts, water and some conditioning oil. Has anyone had any luck reproducing this?

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tee_bug on 5/22/2007 10:33:00 PM more reviews by tee_bug

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

It figures that the one product I find that does wonders for my hair is now discontinued. I made my last bottle last for as long as possible, but now have no more. I actually did not use this product for the "surf hair" effect. I used it because it actually gave me unbelievably soft and manageable hair. I have naturally very straight "Marsha Brady" type hair and this stuff gave unbelievable waves when sprayed on hair that was then twisted up to dry. No other surf spray comes close......they make the hair way to crunchy. The Ocean Waves had oil in it to make it a softer texture. PLEASE - if anyone from John Frieda is reading this - PLEASE bring back the thing that made my hair rock!

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*TOP REVIEWER* BeeBonnet on 5/8/2007 12:17:00 AM more reviews by BeeBonnet

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Red, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

PULLLLLEEEEZE bring this back!!! Love the scent, moisture, and the texture it adds to my hair. It really speaks volumes when so many women are pleading for the return of this item.

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Tijana3 on 5/4/2007 1:41:00 PM more reviews by Tijana3

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I looooooooveee the smell of this. For some reason I am not the biggest fan of coconut when it's on my skin, but in my hair it's great! The waves...well, I have stick straight hair, so I need help from curlers/irons etc. This is now available at Pharma Plus in Canada, btw. I just bought a bottle yesterday for $9.99.

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*TOP REVIEWER* starlight256 on 2/28/2007 8:51:00 PM more reviews by starlight256

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

oh no, has this been discontinued? that would make me really sad. i love this spray! i apply it to my hair when it's dry, then scrunch it up a little bit to get piece-y, bedhead waves. it conditions without being heavy or oily. and it smells summery and delicious!

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cinnamongirl46 on 2/20/2007 10:48:00 PM more reviews by cinnamongirl46

Age: 44-55   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Red, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

When I first tried this stuff I loved the smell, but hated the way my hair felt sticky and crunchy. Then last summer I started taking it to the pool and sprayed it on my hair after swimming and put my hair it up in a pony tail until shower time. I realized that it conditioned my hair because of the oils in it. Now after experimenting with it some more, I use this in the winter also, mainly the day before I shampoo, if my hair looks frizzy, I spray my hair and either pull the sides up ala Valley of the Dolls Style and leave the ends curly and free or put it in a pony and spray the ends. It revives the curl and conditions the hair really well. Then I shampoo that night or next morning because you can't really get a brush through your hair after using it. The smell reminds me of summer.

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benandjerrys on 12/11/2006 6:40:00 PM more reviews by benandjerrys

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

What happened to this stuff? I loved it. It did absolutely nothing to texturize my hair, but it did leave it soft and smooth. I'd spray it on, brush, and my hair would be set all day.

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*TOP REVIEWER* lipglossjunkee on 12/2/2006 1:59:00 AM more reviews by lipglossjunkee

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

This weighed my fine hair down, made it oily and dirty-looking without really adding 'texture' and although I'm a fan of coconut/beachy smells, this gave me a royal migraine. Ended up giving a full bottle of this away because it just didn't work for me.

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