How To Get The Beach Wave Style Hair

This popular hairstyle is not just limited to the summer months, but instead is becoming a staple style for women all around Toronto. Beach waves are universally flattering and a favourite amongst celebrities like Gigi Hadid, Blake Lively and Chrissy Teigen. As one of the major hair salons in Toronto, this is one of the most-requested casual hairstyles among our clients. If you want to recreate this iconic look at home, then we’ve got all the tips and tricks you need.

The easiest way to recreate these beach wave curls is with a curling iron or a flat iron. Choose your go-to hot tool and add a leave-in conditioner for extra texture to your hair. If you’re choosing to use a curling wand or a flat iron, then make sure to use a heat protectant before you start to protect your hair from getting damaged. Hair curlers with a one-inch diameter are ideal for achieving this look and don’t tug on your hair while wrapping it around the barrel. The looser your hair is around the barrel, the more beachy your curls will look. You don’t necessarily need a larger barrel to create voluminous beachy waves, All you need to do is take a large section of your hair with a small barrel and curl as you typically would to get bouncy curls.

It’s relatively easy to create beach waves with a flat iron, and the trick here is to part your hair in small sections and twist your hair through the iron before gliding it down and releasing to form your loose curls. Make sure your flat iron is facing the floor to get the most natural-looking curls, as this will recreate the typical structure of natural curls. 

If you’re looking to reduce your use of hot tools and want to take a more care-free option, you can achieve these beachy wave curls overnight if you take freshly washed hair, apply a styling lotion and braid your hair into two separate plaits. When you wake up the next morning, all have to do is undo your braids and style your hair accordingly.

What makes beach waves unique is the fact that they start about halfway down your hair, unlike more structured curls. For reference, the hair that would usually make up your ponytail is the area you should curl to achieve this style. If you’re lucky enough to be blessed with natural curls, you can let your hair dry naturally and then smooth out your hair with a round brush to give the appearance of beach waves. You can top up your natural curls with your preferred hot tool for added definition. 

Remember, the most important thing to keep in mind with these beach waves is that you shouldn’t be too precious about the curls. Your hair should look natural and as if you’ve just spent the day lounging at the beach. With these tips and tricks, you can recreate these surfer worthy beach waves all year round at home.