Effortless Beach Waves: Mastering 4 Techniques

Create Effortless Beach Waves…

With a Sea Salt Spray

STEP 1: GRAB YOUR SEA SALT SPRAY

Spray your sea salt mist evenly throughout your hair and scrunch it to enhance texture. For best results, try Beach Spray by J Beverly Hills, layering it with some Everyday Spray to provide added moisture. That’s all there is to it—embrace those effortless beach waves!

With a Curling Iron

STEP 1: APPLY A HEAT PROTECTANT

While your curling iron is warming up, apply a heat protectant. Use Dry Fast if your hair is dry, or 5 IN 1 if it's damp; apply it from roots to ends and then comb through before blow drying (both from J Beverly Hills). With Dry Fast, you can either spray it over your entire hair or on each section as you curl. Ensure you hold the spray at least 6 inches away to avoid saturating the hair. If you accidentally apply too much, simply use a blow dryer to dry it into your hair.

STEP 2: GRAB YOUR CURLING IRON

Take your large barrel curling iron and curl sizable sections of hair away from your face. Then, create some texture! Shake your head, flip your hair upside down, and transition those curls into soft waves. If the curls feel too tight, they will relax naturally over time, especially if you have thicker hair. To control the bounce, gently pull on the ends of the curls while they're still warm to elongate them.

Finish your look by applying your favorite hairspray, such as Hold Me Lite, to ensure your beach waves stay intact throughout the day.

With a Flat Iron

STEP 1: APPLY A HEAT PROTECTANT

While your flat iron is warming up, apply a heat protectant. Use Dry Fast if your hair is dry, or 5 IN 1 if it's damp; apply it from roots to ends and then comb through before blow drying (both from J Beverly Hills). With Dry Fast, you can either spray it over your entire hair or on each section as you curl. Ensure you hold the spray at least 6 inches away to avoid saturating the hair. If you accidentally apply too much, simply use a blow dryer to dry it into your hair.

STEP 2: CURL YOUR HAIR WITH YOUR FLAT IRON

Take a section of hair and position your straightener near the roots, angling it away from your face. Firmly clamp the straightener down, twist it to a vertical position, and wrap your hair around the tool. As you glide down the section of hair, continue to twist the straightener. This technique transforms the rectangular tool into a round shape. The slower you move, the curlier the result will be; moving at a measured pace will help create beautiful waves.

STEP 3: APPLY A HAIR SPRAY

Finish the look by applying your favorite hair spray. We love J Beverly Hills Hold Me Lite or its flexible hold, allowing you to spray and run your fingers through your hair all day.

With a Texturizer

STEP 1: APPLY A TEXTURIZER

Work a texturizing pomade or paste—try Finnisage or Clear Wax by J Beverly Hills—through your hair. This will transform your natural waves into a messy, piece-y style that echoes the effortless beauty of a beach day.

For an extra boost, use the Matte Texturizing spray to enhance the texture further and create that coveted beach look.

If you're near the ocean, don’t forget you can simply apply Everyday Spray and let the salt water work its magic. When the waves aren’t within reach, these techniques will keep you looking like you’ve just stepped off the shore!

Embrace your unique beauty and let those beach waves turn heads!

All of the products referenced in Effortless Beach Waves: Mastering 4 Techniques are by J Beverly Hills and can be conveniently purchased at The Hair Mansion Salon or through The Hair Mansion Online Store.