Beach waves are the ultimate effortless summer hairstyle - casual, tousled, and full of texture. Whether you're heading to brunch or a beach party, this look suits every occasion and longer hair lengths. With the right techniques and products, achieving those dreamy, salt-slicked waves is easier than ever.
What are beach waves?
Beach waves are soft, loose curls that mimic the natural texture your hair might have after a day at the beach. They offer a relaxed, undone look that's both chic and easy-going. Unlike tight curls or structured waves, beach waves are all about embracing imperfection and movement - you want to look carefully undone, and not over styled.
Which hair types are best for beach waves?
Beachy waves are a versatile style - the only thing you’ll need to carry the look off is medium-length hair - a shoulder length haircut is ideal.
The trick to full, lustrous beach waves is working with your hair’s natural texture - not against it - so your waves look natural and nicely-tousled, not overdone and heavily-styled.
How to get beach waves
Using straighteners to create beach waves
If you’ve got naturally-straight hair, your straighteners can be a versatile tool to achieve texturised, gently-voluminous beach waves.
Getting beach waves overnight
No heat? No problem. Creating beach waves overnight is a gentle method that works while you sleep.
Use a curling wand to create beach waves
A curling wand is ideal for creating more defined beach waves, especially for medium to long hair.
Maintaining beachy waves after styling
To keep your beach waves looking fresh and defined, try the following tips:
The best products for beachy waves
Eye-catching beach waves need the right products to keep their salt-slicked body and bounce - here’s our pick of our top products to keep them looking fresh and defined.