How to get Breezy Beach Wave Hairstyles

Redken | Jun 12

Beach waves are soft, loose waves that you may get after a day at the beach—natural, relaxed, and slightly messy in a good way. While you can’t hit the beach every day, you can certainly pull off wavy hairstyles with creamy, lightweight hair styling products.

Here’s all you need to know about how to ace and hold these wavy hairstyles -

Here’s How to Get Breezy Beach Wave Hairstyles

Wavy Hairstyles for Fine Hair - Use lightweight heat protectants and volumising sprays. Blow-dry your hair and use fingers or a paddle brush to smooth out any tangles.
Beach Waves for Thick, Straight Hair - Hydrate hair with a leave-in cream and use a blowout gel. Style using a curling wand and finish with anti-frizz hairspray to keep waves smooth.
Beach Waves for Curly/Coiled Hair - Blow-dry hair until smooth, then use a large curling iron to reshape curls into waves. Scrunch with a texture paste for a more natural beachy finish.

How To Get Beach Waves On Fine Hair?

Trying wavy hairstyles on fine hair can be tricky. Fine lengths tend to fall flat and thin hair can be especially vulnerable to styling and heat damage. If you often face these concerns, here’s how to ace wavy hairstyles and beach waves -

Spray your damp hair with a heat protector spray before you move on to styling. This keeps your hair safe from heat damage while helping you hold your style.
Next, distribute a hair volume spray when your lengths are damp, blow-drying the product through your hair to add more body and lift.
Follow the volumising spray with a soft blow out. When blow-drying fine hair, simply rough dry the hair with your fingers or gently using a paddle brush and scrunch your lengths. Next use a flat iron, curling wand, or tongs to add waves throughout the hair.

Pro Tip: Try not to stretch fine hair too much when blow-drying, as this can make it difficult for the hair to retain curls and beach waves later on.

How To Get Beach Waves On Straight, Thick Hair?

Thicker and straighter lengths may need heavier styling products that give your lengths the shape without weighing them down.

Try to use leave-in products to give your lengths enough moisture and prevent any frizz in your wavy hairstyles.
Follow it with a blowout gel to give your lengths thermal protection and some volume.
Try to mould your lengths into relaxed curls when blow-drying. Next, as with fine hair, use a flatiron or wand to add waves and texture throughout the hair.
Use an anti-frizz hairspray for a strong hold that keeps your beach waves smooth even in humidity.

To Get Beach Waves On Coiled Curly Hair

Follow the same steps as above, while spending a lot of time on your blow dry. With coiled hair, you'll want to make sure the hair is as smooth as possible. Then, when it’s time to add your beach waves, use a curling iron instead of a flatiron or wand. The tighter the natural curl, the bigger the iron you'll want to use. You can also simply scrunch your hair with a texture paste to define your beach wave hairstyle.

Finishing Tips For The Perfect Beach Waves

Putting the finishing touches on your beach waves is the same no matter what type of hair you have. So dive right in -

Always let the hair cool down. Styling and finishing beach waves is a bit like letting a cake settle. The hair firms up as it cools down after styling, giving you a long-lasting, beautiful wavy hairstyle.
Don’t forget to use a hair setting spray after getting your beach waves. You can spritz it a few times a day on your lengths to refresh your hairstyle.
Don’t brush. Simply use your fingers to break the curls apart while you’re applying styling products to give your beach waves a looser, more natural look.

Should you try Beach Waves on Colored Hair?

Absolutely! “The more formal trend was actually a result of the balayage hair color trend,” says Redken Artist Julie Lahr, referring to the popular hair color technique where hair color is applied as if being hand painted on the hair. “When hair is styled with beach waves, the color and dimension of the balayage really pops. For this reason, this look quickly flooded Facebook and Instagram. It was rare when a hair color trend dictated a finished style trend.” Remember, no matter how limp or fine your hair is, you can still create the perfect beach waves and reach your desired result.

With your basics cleared on beach waves, it’s time to go forth and style! Check out the vast range of Redken styling products, hair care products, and hair color products, and only give the best to your beloved lengths.