5 Biggest Beauty Lessons I Learned in France

Now that I'm in my 30s, I finally understand the appeal of messy hair — something French women have embraced forever. Who has the time to spend obsessing over their hair? Instead of trying to straighten my wavy hair into submission, I rocked my natural texture and let go of my worries about whether or not my mane looked "perfect." I took a break from blow-drying and let my hair air dry instead, capturing that carefree look synonymous with French beauty. As a bonus: The time I saved on my hair gave me more time to explore the sights! (Here I am in Monaco, showing off my natural waves.)

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