Let’s talk about The Shallows. Yes, the aquatic thriller stars Blake Lively stranded on a rock and fighting off a vicious, man-eating shark, drawing comparisons to Cast Away and 127 Hours. But it’s hard to look away from the film for reasons that go beyond the worst-nightmare plot. Skimming The Shallows’s glossy surface, you’ll find surprising inspiration in Lively who, with her long tousled waves and chiseled core, might be the ultimate beach babe—no matter what buoy she’s currently clinging to. Here, five lessons on oceanic hair and makeup to take with you this summer, from the perfect surf snack to après-shark hair.
An apple a day is the perfect snack for a pre-surf energy boost.
A run on the sand is good blood-pumping, hair-bouncing exercise.
Dive, kick, and flail your way to long, lean legs.
Authentic beach waves are almost worth a shark bite or two.
Shark or no shark, a tousled beach braid is a no-brainer..
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