How to Get Beachy Waves Without Going to the Beach

July 10, 2020
Sarah Ferguson
By: Sarah Ferguson | Makeup.com by L'Oréal
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Few looks scream summer like tousled, wind-swept and sea salt-spritzed beachy waves. Luckily, you don’t actually have to go to the beach to get the effortless look. Whether your summer beach getaway has been postponed due to COVID-19 or your hair usually resembles more of a sea monster than a mermaid after a day in the sun and the sand (that would be us), read on to learn how you can create a natural post-beach hair look with tips from Sunnie Brook, celebrity hairstylist and Biolage brand ambassador. 


  • STEP 1

    Create Waves

    If you don’t have naturally wavy hair — or if you do but want more definition and consistency — Brook recommends creating them using a ¾-inch curling iron (we like the Hot Tools 3/4'' - 1 1/4'' Tapered Curling Iron to create loose waves). “One of my favorite tricks is to wave your hair and then when you’re finished, apply a texturizing spray,” she says. “This gives your waves a more relaxed beach texture.” 

    Brook suggests curling in ½-inch sections and alternating the direction of the waves as you go for a more natural look. Always wave your face-framing sections away from the face. 


  • STEP 2

    Set and Separate the Waves

    “Let the waves cool,” says Brook. “Then take a wide-tooth comb and brush out and separate the waves.” 


Photo: Chaunte Vaughn

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