Guide · Hairstyles · May 27, 2026
Effortless Beach Waves at Home
Published May 27, 2026
That undone, just-left-the-ocean texture — without the salt or the sea.
Prep for grip
Beach waves need a little texture to hold. Mist damp hair with a sea-salt or texturising spray before you start.
Wave, don't curl
Wrap mid-lengths to ends around a wand, alternating directions and leaving the very ends out for that lived-in bend.
Rough it up
Once cool, rake through with your fingers and a pump of texturising spray. Perfection is not the goal here.
The quick checklist
- Leave the ends out of the wand
- Alternate curl directions
- Cool fully before touching
- Finish with texture, not hold
