The beach look is very popular because it is gorgeous in its naturalness. The full-bodied waves with a disheveled effect are immediately summer and allow you to create a relaxed style. This hairstyle is not at all difficult to achieve: of course you can get it naturally after a day at the beach, but it is possible to recreate it without problems even at home.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Make Braids or Buns to Wavy Hair
Step 1. Braid your hair to wave it
Braiding them is the easiest and cheapest way to get a beach look. When you undo your braids, you should end up with some natural waves.
- First, wash your hair and pat it dry with a towel or let it air dry, but it should stay moist. Use a thickening shampoo designed to define curls and waves, not to discipline the hair. To style them, they need to be slightly damp.
- Part your hair into eight parts (smaller braids will create more defined waves). Then, weave them. You can do normal or French braids, which allow the hair to be waved from the scalp. The choice is up to you, although the French braid is preferable as it curls the hair from the roots and top of the head.
- Leave your hair braided for about 5-6 hours, preferably overnight. Dissolve them. Untangle them with your fingers, as a brush or a comb will ruffle the waves and may ruffle them. If you want, spray some hairspray, but don't overdo it.
- For best results, your hair should be completely dry when you undo the braids. If they are still wet, the waves will not hold. Aren't they fresh from shampoo? You can still use this method. If you washed your hair the day before, moisten it thoroughly by sprinkling with water. They should be moist, so don't get them too wet.
Step 2. Collect your hair in one or more buns and leave them there overnight
If you don't want to braid your hair, you don't know how to do it or you don't have the time, try a bun instead: it will still give you the desired result.
- To create it, you simply need to twist the hair at the top of the head or lower (both positions are fine), then secure it with a rubber band. As was also advised with the braid method, you need to pick them up when they are damp.
- Go to sleep with the bun. Then, undo it and detangle the hair with your fingers. Secure them with hairspray. You could also divide them into 4 parts and collect them individually into a soft bun. Make sure you don't brush them after melting them. Use your fingers or a fine-toothed comb.
Step 3. Use a hair band
You can also create beach waves by wrapping your hair around a headband. This method is a little more complex, but just as good.
- Take an elastic band and put it on with the front part on your forehead. Then, grab a lock of hair and twist it around itself. Slip it under the headband and wrap it up.
- Repeat this process until you have twisted and wrapped most of the hair around the headband. Apply the hairspray and go to sleep with your hair tied up like this. As with other methods, this is also more effective with slightly damp hair. Also, you will get a better result if you leave them collected overnight.
Method 2 of 3: Use Spray to Have Beach Waves
Step 1. Dampen your hair with a sea salt spray
It is one of the most popular methods of creating beach waves. This product is available in perfumery and is not expensive.
- The sea salt spray creates a body that mimics the texture you would get after a day at the beach. The real beach waves, the ones that are created after taking a bath, are due to the action of the salt. A spray of this type curls the hair allowing you to create natural waves.
- To reproduce this look with the spray, divide the hair into 3 parts. Spray it starting from the bottom section. Then, "crumple" the hair with your hands, squeezing it from the bottom up and twist it around yourself.
- Wait a few minutes to let the hair set, then repeat the same process on the other sections. Wrap the front parts of the hair around a finger before pinning it in such a way that it frames the face.
Step 2. If you can't find it at the perfumery, make a sea salt spray at home
It is quite easy to make and there are several recipes. Classic salt can work, but sea salt is preferable.
- You could make a homemade sea salt spray by mixing the ingredients in the following proportion: 1 part salt, 1 part coconut oil, and 5 parts water. Coconut oil is good for your skin and hair, plus it makes it shiny.
- Alternatively, you can make a sea salt and warm water spray. After sprinkling it on your hair, "scrunch" it from the bottom up and fix it with a gel or mousse.
- Another method: squeeze a small amount of hair gel or cream to define the curls on the palm. Add lukewarm water and 2 teaspoons of sea salt. Pour the mixture into an empty spray bottle and spray it on your hair.
Step 3. Let your hair air dry for visibly healthy hair
Using artificial heat sources, such as a hair dryer or straightener, can damage them a lot. To have truly beautiful beach waves, they need to look shiny and healthy.
- If you use a hair dryer, be sure to attach a diffuser to the end to wave your hair even more. "Crumple" them from bottom to top every 2-3 minutes to make sure you keep them curly.
- Curl some strands of hair around your fingers, then slide them away for more defined waves.
- Spray a light hold hairspray - it will allow you to set the waves. Make sure you rock the hair well to complete. This way, the curls won't look well done - it's essential that they are natural to create an authentic beach look.
Method 3 of 3: Wave Hair with Other Methods
Step 1. Lighten your hair with lemon so it looks sun-kissed
It is a natural way to create reflections. Non-artificial products are preferable to bleaches or dyes, as the secret to having a good result is to give the impression of having actually been on the beach.
- Shampoo, cut a lemon in half, then massage the inside of your hair up and down. Make sure you apply it evenly all over your hair. Then, expose yourself to the sun.
- Try not to dry out your hair. Make sure you use a good conditioner. It may take a week or so to notice a difference. You could pour some lemon juice into the bottle of the sea salt spray and apply it this way. To polish your hair, remember to pour in some coconut oil as well.
Step 2. Actually go to the beach
If you spend a lot of time on it, you will naturally get this effect. Plus, the sun will lighten your hair, so you'll have some beautiful summer highlights too.
- Lie on the sand and relax, go to the seashore. Hair needs to be treated by both breeze and salt water.
- To get this look, you need to stop for a while on the beach. Don't spend a lot of time underwater and don't soak your hair for too long. When they dry, you won't have beach waves, mostly they will be matted.
Step 3. Don't wash your hair every day or it will be too silky to achieve this look
Another method of waving them? Avoid shampooing for at least a day. This will ensure that they take on a thicker texture. Hair fresh from shampoo and conditioner is too soft, so you won't be able to have the desired effect.
- If you do this after shampooing, don't use conditioner. Alternatively, you can use dry shampoo, which will give your hair a voluminous, almost dirty look.
- In general, you should only shampoo 3 times a week. If you wash them more often, you risk damaging them. Too frequent washing removes natural sebum, which is essential for promoting hair growth.
Step 4. Try using a curling iron to wave them
If you want soft, natural looking waves, use a large rod iron. This is not the best way to get the desired result, as the curls will look too even. The secret to a beach look is to have hair that is a bit messy and natural.
- For this method, the hair must be dry, as using the curling iron when wet can damage it. Break them into sections. Wrap one strand at a time around the wand by placing the iron at a 45 ° angle. Hold the hair in this position for a minute, then gently loosen it and let the iron slide off. Repeat with the rest of the hair.
- To better control the waves, gradually curl each strand. Starting at the roots, wrap the top of the strand around the iron and hold it in this position for a minute. Wrap the middle part of the same strand and leave it in this position for another minute. Wrap the end of the same strand and leave it in this position for another minute. Repeat with the rest of the hair.
- To curl them faster and have soft waves, wrap large locks around the iron and hold them in this position for 2 minutes before loosening them. Shake your hair. Once you have finished waving them, tousle them with your fingers so that the curls soften a little and turn into waves. Don't overdo it, or they may go limp.
Advice
- If you make a spray at home, add 1-2 drops of an essential oil such as lavender, rose, or peppermint oil - it will smell good.
- This look is more natural with layered hair. Make sure that the face is framed by long locks. Use one of these methods for a beach effect.
- Add an accessory. You could pin a flower in your hair or wear a shell necklace.
- Don't part with the comb - twist your hair right or left with one hand for an even more natural look.
- Trim your hair about once a month. This way, they will be healthy because you will get rid of split ends. However, you don't have to cut them too often.
- If you have very straight and heavy hair, it can be difficult to create some beach waves.
