Many people are attracted to beach-style hair. Hair like this is beautiful and natural. Beach hair is sun-kissed hair with lots of texture and messy curls. This hairstyle looks easy and attractive. Fortunately, it is not difficult to have a hairstyle like this. You can easily make a beach hairstyle at home without actually going to the beach.
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Method 1 of 3: Get Beach Hair with Braids or Buns
Step 1. Braid your hair for beach-style wavy hair
Braids are the easiest and cheapest way to make your hair look like you just came from the beach. When you remove the braid, your hair should be naturally wavy.
- First, wash your hair and dry it with a towel or naturally, but don't let it dry completely. Use a thickening shampoo designed to help define curls and waves, don't use a shampoo that straightens hair. It's best if your hair is slightly damp when you style it.
- Separate the hair into 8 sections (smaller braids will create more noticeable curls). Then, braid each section. You can make French braids because they are so close to your scalp, although you can actually use any type of braid. However, French braids are better because they can curl the roots and top hair as well.
- Leave the hair in a braid for 5-6 hours. It would be better if you leave it overnight. Take off this braid. Comb the hair with your fingers, not with a brush or comb, which can break the curls and make them messy. Spray a little hairspray if you want, but not too much.
- For best results, your hair should be completely dry when you remove the braid. If your hair is still wet when you remove it, it won't be wavy. This method works even if you haven't shampooed your hair. If you just washed it yesterday, thoroughly dampen your hair by spraying it with a water bottle. Hair should be damp, but not soaking wet.
Step 2. Make one coil or several coils and leave it overnight
If you don't feel comfortable sleeping in braids or don't know how to braid your hair, or maybe you don't have time to make one, try making a bun. It will make your hair wavy beach style.
- How to make a bun, you only need to twist your hair at the top of your head or the bottom of your head – both can be done – then tie it with a cloth hair band or scrunchie. As with the braid method, make a loop while your hair is still damp.
- Take the coil with you when you sleep at night. In the morning, remove the coil and comb with your fingers and then spray with hairspray. You can also try dividing your hair into four sections and tying each section into a loose bun. Make sure you don't brush your hair when you remove the coil. Use your fingers or a wide-toothed comb.
Step 3. Use a bandana
You can also create beach-style wavy hair by twisting your hair around a bandana. This method can give good results but is a bit difficult to do.
- Take a bandana and put it on your head. This bandana should be on the forehead. Then, take some hair and twist it. Wrap your hair around the inside of the bandana.
- Repeat this process until most of your hair has been twisted. Spray hair spray then take it to bed. Like the other methods, this method may work better if your hair is slightly damp and you take it to bed overnight.
Method 2 of 3: Using Spray to Get Beach Hair
Step 1. Spray your hair with a sea salt spray product
This is the most common way to get beach hair, and you can buy this product at beauty stores.
- Sea salt spray will add texture to your hair so it looks like you just took it to the beach. Real beach curls, which you get after swimming in the sea, are formed due to the salt contained in seawater. Sea salt spray makes hair curl slightly into natural waves.
- To get the appearance of this hair with sea salt spray products, divide the hair into three parts. Spray this product on your hair, starting at the bottom. Then collect the hair in your hands and twist.
- Leave your hair for a few minutes, then do the same for the rest of your hair. Twist the front of your hair with your fingers and then release it.
Step 2. Make your own sea salt spray
Maybe you can't find this product in the store. It's actually quite easy to make your own, and there are several ways to do it. While regular salt can be used, sea salt is better for this.
- You can make your own salt spray by mixing salt, coconut oil and water in a 1:1:5 ratio. Coconut oil is great for skin and hair because it makes it shiny.
- Or you can make a homemade spray from sea salt and warm water, then knead your hair with this mixture and gel or mousse.
- Another way is to mix hair gel or cream to define the curls with warm water and 2 teaspoons sea salt. Put it in an empty spray bottle and spray it through your hair.
Step 3. Dry your hair naturally to keep it looking healthy
If you expose your hair to unnatural heat – such as a blow dryer or straightener – your hair can become damaged. To get great beach hair, it must look shiny and healthy.
- If you're using a blow dryer, make sure you put a diffuser on the ends to make your hair curlier. Squeeze again every few minutes to make sure the curls stay intact.
- Twist the hair with your fingers and release it to make the waves in your hair even more noticeable.
- Spray hairspray. You can get beach-style curls if you spray on a little hair spray that isn't too harsh. Make sure you shake your head before leaving the house. This way, your curls won't look so neat, which is very important for getting a beach-style hair look.
Method 3 of 3: Create a Beach Hair Look with Other Methods
Step 1. Lighten the hair color with lemon so that it looks like the hair has been exposed to the sun
Lemon is a natural hair lightener and natural products are a better choice than bleach or hair dye because the key to having beach hair is looking like you're really out in the sun.
- Wash your hair, cut the lemon in half and rub the inside of the lemon along your hair. Make sure you cover all the hair. Then, sit in the sun.
- Be careful not to dry your hair. Make sure you use a good hair moisturizer. It can take up to a week to see the difference. You can add a little lemon juice to the sea salt spray and then spray it. Don't forget to add a little coconut oil to make your hair shinier.
Step 2. Take the time to actually go to the beach
If you are often at the beach or the sea, you will get natural beach hair too. The sun will naturally lighten your hair color, so you get some pretty summer highlights on your hair.
- Lay on the sand for a moment. Go near the sea. This is to allow the sea breeze and sea salt to soak into your hair.
- To get this look, you have to be at the beach for quite a while. Don't go into the ocean and soak your hair. Because what you get is the appearance of messy hair, not the appearance of beautiful beach hair.
Step 3. Don't wash your hair every day as it will be too fine for a beach look
Another way to achieve a beachy look is to not wash it for at least a day. This helps your hair to become more textured. Freshly washed and moisturized hair looks silky smooth, and this is not the hair look you are looking for.
- When washing hair, do not use hair conditioner. Alternatively, you can use dry shampoo on your hair. This gives the appearance of voluminous hair that looks a little dirty.
- You should only wash your hair three times a week. You damage your hair every time you wash it because your hair produces natural oils that are essential for hair growth.
Step 4. Try a curling iron to create waves
If you want loose, natural-looking wavy hair, choose a curling iron that has a large diameter. Using curling irons to create a beach-style look is not the best method because the curls will look too uniform. The key to getting a good beach hair look is a natural, untidy look.
- For this method, start with dry hair, as curling wet hair with a curling iron can damage it. Separate the hair into sections. Wrap a section of hair around the curling iron at a 45-degree angle. Hold for a minute, then gently release. Repeat throughout your hair.
- For more control over the waves, curl your hair one section at a time. Starting near the roots of your hair, wrap the top of your hair around the curling iron and hold it for a minute. Wrap this in the middle of your hair and hold it for a minute. Wrap the ends of this section of hair and hold for a minute. Repeat throughout your hair.
- To save time and get looser curls, wrap a large section of hair in a curling iron and hold it for two minutes before removing it. Toss your hair. When you're done curling it, use your fingers to ruffle it so that your curls are looser and wavy. Do not ruffle it excessively so that the hair does not return straight.
Tips
- This hairstyle looks more natural if your hair is cut into several layers. Choose a long layered hairstyle that frames your face, then use one of the methods above to get beachy wavy hair.
- If you're making your own sea salt spray, add a drop or two of an essential oil like lavender, rose or peppermint to make it smell good.
- Wear accessories. Put flowers in hair. Or wear a shell necklace.
- Trim your hair about once a month. It makes hair look healthy because you get rid of the split ends. Don't brush your hair more than once a month.
- Part your hair on the right or left. It gives you a beach style look.
- It's more difficult to have a beachy look if your hair is really straight and heavy.
