5 Easy Ways to Get Beach Hair without Going to the Beach

Tousled hair is what you get when you spend a day at the beach. The natural waves that your tresses develop due to the moisture in the air and the sea salts are oh-so-stylish. This look is effortlessly sexy and is frequently sported by celebs — Gisele Bundchen, Kirsten Dunst, Jessica Biel, Beyonce, Shakira, Jennifer Aniston, the list goes on.

Your ideal beach holiday would probably involve you putting on your best swimwear and slathering yourself with sunblock, while flipping around your stunning beach hair. But beach or no beach, one thing that women love is the gorgeous tousled hair look.

The natural, beachy waves transform regular hair into a bountiful and voluminous mane and make for one of the most sought-after and evergreen hairstyles.

I’m sure you would agree that there is something inherently feminine about a thick mane of twisted, wavy locks that oozes nonchalance and effortlessness. And if you thought you could get that only by going to the beach, we’ve got news for you!

Here are a few quick tips for getting “beach hair” with minimal effort.

1. Braid It

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This is a pocket-friendly and easy way to achieve loose waves.

Wash your hair the night before and comb through it. While it is still damp, apply a little bit of your favorite styling product onto your hair – starting from the middle to the ends.

Follow this up with braiding your hair and fasten the ends with a scrunchy or a hairband. Now get some beauty sleep and when you wake up the next morning, feel your braid to check whether it is still damp or has completely dried up. If it feels damp, use a hair dryer to dry it off and then unbraid it.

Once your hair has been set free, run your fingers gently through your tresses to mess up the waves a bit for a carefree and playful look. Avoid brushing them as that can result in frizzy hair.

2. DIY Salt Water Spray

It is the salt from the sea water that gives your hair that lovely cascading appearance. This should be easy then. To recreate this at home, get hold of a high-quality salt spray for hair. There are several such products available in the market.

For a home-made salt spray, head to your kitchen and make a solution containing:

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/4th teaspoon coconut or grapeseed oil
• 1 cup water

Pour it into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz it on your tresses, scrunch your hair upwards to create waves, and watch the magic happen.

Tip: Use an anti-frizz serum or shine spray to reduce flyaways and smooth the hair down.

3. Use Baby Wipes

Yes, store-bought baby wipes. Alternatively, you can also use wet wipes. This particular method works great if you have thick, long hair and if you’re looking to create bouncy waves that are curlier in appearance.

Spread out the individual wipes and roll them all the way down. Now section your hair and gently wrap each one around a rolled-up wipe and seal it by tying both ends of the wipe together. Repeat the process until all your hair is wrapped and tied up. If your hair feels too damp, air-dry it.

Time to catch up on your beauty sleep.

When you wake up the next morning, simply remove the wipes and unleash your bouncy curls. Run your fingers through your hair and style it any way you like.

4. Use a Flat Iron

You may be wondering how a flat iron is supposed to help you get waves! Well, the answer is simple. Just follow the instructions.

Divide your hair into small sections. Take a section and twirl/roll it around your index finger (all the way up to your scalp). Remove your finger but keep the twirled hair in place and grab your (preheated) flat iron. Place the rolled up hair between the iron tongs and hold for a few seconds.

Release the hair from the flat iron to reveal a messy wave. Repeat this procedure for the rest of your hair. Once done, lock your waves into place with a hair spray. Run your fingers through them to tousle them up a tad and voila! You’re done!

5. Make Hair Buns

This method would work best for those who want to get beach waves without spending on additional products. Wash your hair and divide it into 2 or 4 equal sections, depending on the thickness of your hair.

While the hair is still damp, twist it into buns and leave it that way overnight. Get rid of the buns in the morning to reveal wavy hair. You can spritz in some hair or salt spray for more hold and definition.

Conclusion

Now you can go around the town looking like you’ve just arrived from Hawaii and make heads turn. Try the above tips and figure out which one works best for your hair and we promise you won’t regret it.

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