Complete the cool girl summer uniform with timeless tresses—we’ve got everything you need to perfect the art of beach waves below.

Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday, and right now, you can make the most of your vacation outfits by pairing them with effortless tresses! Indeed, the best pairing for a pair of cutoff denim shorts and a breezy linen shirt is a summery mane that’s equal parts cool and chic. 

But what exactly defines the perfect beach waves? Good question. For us, it’s not the shape and size of the curl or wave that matters—rather, it’s a good balance of shine, texture, and volume. In addition, length isn’t a necessity, per se, but the longer your hair, the beachier the waves get. Of course, the true qualifier is a finished product that elevates any outfit, whether you’re by the sea or headed out on the town.

It sounds like an impossible task, but we promise it’s not. From texture spray to braids and more, we’re here to help you on your way to a great hair day. Find our best tips on how to get the best beachy waves below:

 

STEP 1: ENHANCE YOUR NATURAL TEXTURE WITH A WAVE SPRAY

When it comes to creating waves that will stay all day, a wave spray is a must. Essentially, you want to add grit and texture to your strands so that the waves hold their shape and keep their volume. Here are our favourites to shop for defined waves that aren’t dry or crunchy:

 

STEP 2: WRESTLE YOUR MANE INTO SUBMISSION WITH BRAIDS

If you’re working with dead straight strands, an easy way to get some waves going is with some heatless braids. Here are three options to try:

 

Option 1: Rope braids

@maddigood

rope braid tutorial for heatless beach waves #heatlesshairstyles #heatlesshair #ropebraidresults #twistoutstyle

♬ original sound – Maddi Good

 

Option 2: Upside-down French braid

@alexandralharaldsson

heatless waves all summer long🫶 #hairtok #heatlesshair #wavyhair #heatlesswaves #frenchbraid #braid #hairstyle

♬ summer – <3

 

Option 3: Unicorn roller method

@rebmckillop

Replying to @Isadora Catherine <3 this was hard to film 🥲 take smaller sections if you want a tighter curl! I hope this is clear enough to follow, lmk if not and I will redo 🥰 #heatlesswaves #heatlesswavestutorial #heatlesscurls #heatlesshair #heatlesscurlstutorial @ETERNAL MUSE @Kérastase

♬ Someone To Call My Lover – Janet Jackson

 

STEP 3: TOUCH UP YOUR WAVES WITH A HAIR TOOL

Any seasoned heatless curl/wave veteran will know that the results of your heatless styling can vary depending on the day, so if you’re in need of a wave touchup, a good curling wand or straightener can be a lifesaver. Here are our favourite hair tools to shop for your final touchups:

 

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