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How to Get Effortless Beach Waves at Home – No Beach Needed

How to Get Effortless Beach Waves at Home – No Beach Needed

That perfect beach hair from your vacation? Recreate it easily at home with our tried-and-true technique used by stylists everywhere.

Step-by-Step Headband Method
1. Wash your hair and let it air-dry until nearly dry.
2. Place a wide sports headband around your head.
3. Take a strand of hair and wrap it around the headband.
4. Repeat with new sections until all hair is wrapped. Secure with clips as needed.
5. Let it dry completely, then shake out for gorgeous waves.

How to Get Effortless Beach Waves at Home – No Beach Needed

The image above shows exactly how to wrap your full head of hair around the headband for optimal results.

Quick Alternative: Sea Salt Spray
Opt for a sea salt hairspray to instantly achieve that textured, beachy look—no headband required.