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It’s safe to say, we’re in our heatless era.
But, forgoing hot tools doesn’t mean we’re sacrificing our beloved loose curls.
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How are we getting beach waves without heat, you ask?
We tapped top stylists for their expert tips and techniques to achievebeachy tresseswithout so much as an electrical outlet.
Meet the Experts
Scroll on to find 10 easy ways to achieve heatless beach waves.
“Layering typically releases weight, which helps create movement,” he explains.
“Keep in mind the desired result,” he says.
Repeat the action all over your head, twisting each section in different directions.
Finish the style by letting the hair air-dry, then raking your fingers through it for a deconstructed look.
“Sea salt is an amazing ingredient for a beach texture,” adds Osborn.
And don’t worry about the scrunch-crunch of the early aughts.
Apply volumizing mousse to damp hair.
Loosely twist the hair in your hand until it resembles a rope-like ponytail.
Then spiral the ponytail into a bun or topknot and secure.
Let it set and dry for as long as possible.
Twist Into Buns
For tighter waves, Vo suggests sectioning damp hair into smallbunswhile it dries.
“Once you let them all down, you will have lots of waves,” he assures us.
Separate your hair into two- to three-inch sections.
(The bigger the sections you make, the bigger your resulting waves.)
Stylists love the super-strong Meta Grip Premium Bob Pins.
When hair is dry, take down your buns to reveal gorgeous waves with major body.
Set them in place with light-hold setting spray ortexture spraylike Verb Volume Dry Texture Spray.
“The proper braid, with the proper product, equals the perfect results,” he says.
Arrojo starts with slightly damp hair before applying Garnier Fructis Smooth Air Dry from roots to ends.
“Keep your sections clean andtangle-free.”
“Prep your hair with a curl-sculpting product,” he advises.
(Try Amika Curl Corps Enhancing Gel.)
“Do this all over, rolling each pin curl in different directions.
“This is such an old-school method,” says hairstylistLeysa Carrillo.
“My mom would do it on my hair back in Cuba.”
First, you need a set of rag curlers.
(The longer and thicker your hair, the longer and wider your strips should be.)
If you’d rather use a store-bought product, try pillow rollers.
“Start with damp hair and section hair in square-like pieces,” Carrillo explains.
When you let down your hair in the morning, you’ll have nice, springy coils.
Reach for Old-School Rollers
If you prefer bouncy curls to springy coils, old-school rollers never disappoint.
(Plus, they create a glam aesthetic while the hair sets.)
Smaller sizes are better for short hair and create a tighter curl while larger diameters will create more volume.
Prep almost-dry hair with a smoothing serum and brush through.
Secure each roller in place with a clip and allow to set for a few hours.
(The longer the better!)
