Summer is getting closer, and the air is getting warm enough to start taking your shorts out of your closet. It’s time to perfect that effortless coastal style and aesthetic, starting with beach wave Hair.

Similar to the relaxed and laid-back vibes of a summer vacation, this hairstyle is one of the most simple to achieve. There are a few different ways to go about creating the look, but it’s really all about personal preference.

1. Leave Your Hair In Braids

Arguably the easiest method to give your hair a natural wave to it is to leave your hair in braids for a while. This technique is free, simple, and uses zero heat on your hair.

Before you go to bed, try braiding your hair and sleeping with the braids still in. By the time you take them out in the morning, your hair will be wavey and all ready for the day ahead.

Spritz some hairspray in your locks if you want them to stay as they are, or you can let the waves fall out naturally throughout the day.

2. Apply Sea Salt Spray

Not all of us are lucky enough to live by the ocean or let the natural sea air do its magic on our hair, adding beautiful waves and volume. So, Sea Salt sprays have become a popular alternative to recreating this look.

There are tons of options on the market when it comes to finding your perfect sea salt spray. Simply spritz the product into your damp hair after the shower, and watch it wave up as it dries. Plus, these sprays often smell like salt air or coconuts, helping you to really channel that summer vacation vibe!

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You can also opt to find a recipe to make your own D.I.Y sea salt spray. Chances are, you have the ingredients you need already. Most recipes call for a mixture of sea salt (obviously), coconut oil (for hair hydration), and warm water.

3. Use A Hot Hairstyling Tool

If you’re used to curling your hair with a curling iron or straightening your hair with a flat iron, did you know you can also recreate beachy waves using these types of tools? Don’t forget to use a heat protectant when trying out these techniques.

When using a curling iron, it’s key to A. wrap the hair loosely around the barrel and B. to not hold the hair in place on the barrel for very long. For this look, we do not want to create super define and perfect curls. Loose curls brushed out are what mimic natural waves in your hair.

There are a few different techniques to achieve this look with a straightener. Personally, I find pointing my straightener downward and slowly twisting away from my face gives me the waves that I want. For extra hold and volume, I will spray either hairspray or sea salt spray.

Remember, when it comes to trying any new hairstyle, all hairstyles and hair lengths are different, and practice makes perfect! So get to practicing creating beach waves on your own hair before the summer shenanigans start.

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