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Meet the Maui Girls: Summer Beauty Tips from Surf Babes

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Fri, October 23, 2015 at 6:12 PM UTC

What is always in your beach bag? — Plenty of bikinis. I keep my favorites in my truck at all times! My favorites are the bikinis from Dakine Swim and Acacia Swimwear. Also, I always have sunscreen — SPF 50+. - Ashley Baxter

What is your go-to when it comes to sun protection? — Hands down Shiseido is my favorite face sunscreen. It’s my favorite because its like zinc but skin [tone] colored. There’s a liquid, stick, and powder form. I’ve gone through phases with each of them and love them all! In my experience it stays on the better than any other sunscreen. And most importantly it didn’t clog my pores! A lot of sunscreens are super oily or to thick and I would break out, luckily I found Shiseido! - Ashley Baxter

What is your summer beauty mantra?? — Lets get in the water! Summer is about the beach and the ocean. Whether at work or just hanging out, my life keeps me outdoors and in the water everyday — this is key to me and it is life force. - Ashley Baxter

How do you treat a sunburn? — Aloe. Fresh from the plant. Nothing rivals it’s efficacy. - Summer Starr

Salt water can take a toll on hair. How do you keep yours healthy? — My hair loves the ocean. For years I have had beauty experts threatening me that the salt and sun would ruin my locks. In all honesty, I simply haven’t seen the evidence. As a matter of fact, I’ve observed quite the opposite. The salt clarifies my scalp and the sun makes me a happy blonde beach baby chock full of Vitamin D, which in turn in boosts my immune system and keeps all systems going strong and vibrant. If it’s been a particularly long day in the sun, a little organic coconut oil at the tips of the hair does wonders to ease the salty crisp. - Summer Starr

Favorite sunscreen? — If I am out mid-day (10am - 2pm) I make sure to coat my lips, nose, and cheeks with zinc; an opaque, straightforward, and time-tested solution. If I am out all day, I will wear a long sleeve shirt or just seek shade when the sun is at its peak. Simple as that. Of course, a good hat or two is a must for any seasoned sun worshiper. - Summer Starr

A big sunhat and a lot of sun screen! If I’m going surfing, I will wear a t-shirt to keep the sun off of me. - Gaia Golden Brown

How do you keep your hair healthy in the summer? — I dye my hair a lot so I only use conditioner. Religiously. My favorite at the moment is Alba Botanica Leave-In Conditioner. I love it! - Gaia Golden Brown, pictured with Ashley Baxter and Karlie Thoma

I’m a pretty straight forward girl. My main priority is to be where the waves are and to get in the water, so I stick to the essentials: Bikini, surf wax, sunscreen, and the keys to my truck. - Karlie Thoma

Keep it simple. In Hawaii we sort of live in summer year round compared to the mainland, but I think what makes it great here because where you are and who you are with is what makes it great. You’re popping in and out of the ocean and laying in the sun. Everyone has a little color and maybe some freckles. It’s a great season to feel comfortable in the skin you’re in. Whether it’s a new bikini or a bold lip color, you gotta just do whats gonna make you feel confident and allow you to have fun. - Karlie Thoma

What makes you feel the most confident? — Salt water! - Karlie Thoma, pictured with Ashley Baxter

What beauty product makes you feel confident? — Using coconut oil! Its my favorite, I keep it in my bathroom at all times and use it as a lotion replacement, makeup remover, and its also good for your hair. I’m convinced it’s keeping my skin looking young! - Ashley Baxter, pictured with Gaia Golden Brown and Karlie Thoma

Pareo, coconut oil, at least one book, and a journal. - Summer Starr

Luckily, I am Philippino which really helps because it means I am not so sun sensitive. That said, as opposed to having greasy sunscreen all over me, I like to cover up when I go surf. Luckily there are a lot of female surf brands that are making really cool rash guards and light wetsuit tops now: Dakine makes a great one that cuts off at your waist so its not rolling up all the time. These help a lot in the water so you don’t get fried from your session. A good hat always helps too. Also, when I do use sunscreen I tend to turn to thick mineral based sunscreens. - Karlie Thoma

The most powerful beauty lesson that you’ll learn from any Maui girl is that a good dose of sunshine and salt water is all you need. Growing up in Maui, one of the things I love most about the island is the diversity. Due to the melting pot culture here, you learn to see unique beauty in every face and you also learn to be yourself. Whether you’re dropping in on an overhead wave or lounging on the beach, living in Maui gives you the opportunity to use your body. It allows you to explore and appreciate its function rather than its appearance.

It is not uncommon to see a Maui girl hop out of the ocean and go straight to dinner by merely throwing on a dress and a bold lip — still crunchy with salt from her final dip of the day. Bikini strings are an accessory. These girls are a reflection of the raw environment of the island and are an embodiment of summer. Girls of all shapes and sizes don micro bikinis and are never caught skipping the beach — including the four you’re about to meet here. I talked to them about their beach babe hacks and what makes them feel confident. So take notes and remember to get out there and enjoy every second of sun.

All photos by Bailey Rebecca Roberts
On Summer: Red bikini top, Maui Girl; Black bikini top, Indah Swimwear
On Gaia: All Acacia Swimwear
On Ashley Baxter: All Dakine Swim
On Karlie: All Dakine Swim

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