In a perfect world: I would style my hair by walking down to the beach every single morning, dunking my head into the ocean, and letting it dry freely in the salty air. Unfortunately, I don't have that option on a daily basis. If you do, we're going to take a moment to glare at you with envy. We still love you, we're just extremely jealous and not afraid to admit it!
Here's a few ways to get those waves without your feet having to ever touching the sand:
Salt Spray
This is one of my favorite methods. Saltwater gives your hair rich texture and volume, allowing it to hold better (especially if you've got fine, flat locks). Spray on to damp hair, scrunch, and let air dry. You can also use a diffuser for faster results. This stuff is amazing on second day hair, too! Here are a few of my picks:
(2) Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray - A wallet friendly version from Not Your Mother's that smells just like a day at the beach. $5.99 at Ulta.
(3) Marine Summer Hair Beach Waves - Surf-sexy hair with a refreshing, cooling experience and added UV protection. $25 at Fekkai.
You can even bottle up some of the ocean during your next beach trip (leave the sand) or make your own by boiling 8 ounces of water with 1 teaspoonful of sea salt.
Braids and Buns
Not a fan of putting products in your hair? Try the simple braid or bun method. Put slightly damp hair in a couple of braids or twisted buns just before bedtime. Get your in 8 hours, let your hair down in the morning, run your fingers through your mane, and go! Natural and product free.
Surfer's Salve
A healthier option is to put a little Surfer's Salve in your hair. We'll get to how amazing and versatile this product is in another post, but all you need to do is to run a few dabs through your hair to create that wavy, messy beach hair look. Plus you're getting the moisturizing benefits of olive oil, aloe, and vitamin e. Great if you're worried about salt sprays drying out your ends! $10 at Island Soap.
Wave Iron
Want to pick and choose exactly where you want your waves and just how many you want? Try a wave iron. There are many options on the market these days, but I'm a big fan of the double barrel. Just make sure you use a good leave-in conditioner with heat protection before giving this tool a go! $30.95 at Amazon.
How do you get sea-worthy waves?
Photo Credit: Austin Chronicle, Bumble and bumble, Ulta, Fekkai, Island Soap, Amazon
(3) Marine Summer Hair Beach Waves - Surf-sexy hair with a refreshing, cooling experience and added UV protection. $25 at Fekkai.
You can even bottle up some of the ocean during your next beach trip (leave the sand) or make your own by boiling 8 ounces of water with 1 teaspoonful of sea salt.
Braids and Buns
Not a fan of putting products in your hair? Try the simple braid or bun method. Put slightly damp hair in a couple of braids or twisted buns just before bedtime. Get your in 8 hours, let your hair down in the morning, run your fingers through your mane, and go! Natural and product free.
Surfer's Salve
A healthier option is to put a little Surfer's Salve in your hair. We'll get to how amazing and versatile this product is in another post, but all you need to do is to run a few dabs through your hair to create that wavy, messy beach hair look. Plus you're getting the moisturizing benefits of olive oil, aloe, and vitamin e. Great if you're worried about salt sprays drying out your ends! $10 at Island Soap.
Want to pick and choose exactly where you want your waves and just how many you want? Try a wave iron. There are many options on the market these days, but I'm a big fan of the double barrel. Just make sure you use a good leave-in conditioner with heat protection before giving this tool a go! $30.95 at Amazon.
Photo Credit: Austin Chronicle, Bumble and bumble, Ulta, Fekkai, Island Soap, Amazon
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