Beachy waves are the go-to hairstyle this summer and for good reason. They’re effortless to create, universally flattering no matter your age, face shape or hair type, and can be very versatile. But you don't need a dip in the ocean for perfectly tousles, undone waves.
To get the perfect beachy waves at home is easy, you just need the right styling tools and know-how on using them. We've collected our go-to tutorials for you so grab your favourite heat protectant and prepare to look fabulous!
1. Create gorgeous beachy waves with a Curler
When it comes to curls, the first thing people think of is the classic curling iron. There are a variety of curlers with different sized barrels so you can choose the type of curl you want depending on your hairs thickness and length. If you want small, tight curls choosing a curling iron from 13cm to 16cm barrel is ideal, and if you want large, looser curls then go with a larger barrel from 19cm to 38cm.
To start, prep your hair with a heat protectant spray to protect the strands. Curl your hair with your selected curling iron and for added volume, alternate the direction of curls. Let the curls cool to set and then brush through with a wide-toothed comb or fingers to loosen the curls. Finish with either hair spray or a texturizing spray.
Tips: if you use a curling wand then leave a couple of inches at the end of your hair not curled to keep it looking natural and beachy.
Product using in this video: Silver Bullet Curling Iron Rose Gold Titanium 25mm
Our favourites:
$108
- Titanium barrel surface promotes ultra-fast heat up while preserving moisture to retain hair shine
- Heat up to 220C
- Easy grip heat resistant surface
- Extra-long 360-degree swivel cord
- 13mm 25mm clipless conical barrel creates full curls, waves and texture
- Digital LED display
$160
- Infrared heat curls hair with a gentle heat that retains hairs own moisture
- 32mm titanium-infused barrel ideal for curls on medium to long hair
- Heats from 80C to 210C to curl all hair types
- Digital temperature display
- Professional length cord with 360 swivel
2. Create gorgeous beachy waves with an Auto Curler
If you love the look the curling iron delivers but find the process too time-consuming, the auto curler is perfect for you. These auto curlers can take all the hard work out for you and still deliver the perfect beachy wave look. All you need to do is section your hair and turn the auto-rotation function on and the tool does all the work.
Our favourites:
$239
- Automatic curler for fast, effortless curls & waves
- Clockwise & anti-clockwise rotation
- Variable heat settings up to 210C
- LED display
- 360-degree swivel cord
$222
- Simple, easy to use motorised ultra-long barrel
- Clockwise & anti-clockwise rotation
- Beep alert indicates when to release curls
- 14 heat settings from 80C to 210C to cater for all hair types
- LCD display shows exact heat
- Ceramic barrel surface infused with argan oil
- Auto shut-off after one hour
- 360-degree swivel cord
3. For effortless waves with a Waver
For faster, effortless waves why not try a waver or crimper? They deliver off-duty beach babe vibes in mere moments.
The Silver Bullet Wondercurl is a triple barrel curler so it can cover a large section of hair and is super easy to use. Simply clamp onto the hair and release for instant waves. For more control on your waves, the Ocean Waves 4-in-1 is the perfect tool! It has an adjustable waver so it can create up to 7 styles from beachy waves to soft, loose curls.
And if it's speed and ease you're after the Silver Bullet Inspire Deep Waver is your go to. It delivers fast, long-lasting curls and waves from retro Hollywood curls to beachy waves. It also works great on all hair lengths including shorter hair.
Our favourites:
Silver Bullet WonderCurl Triple Barrel Curling Iron
$172
- Effortlessly shiny, tousled, undone waves in moments
- Triple 28 mm curling iron
- Anti-static ceramic barrel surfaces for shine and smoothness
- Ultra-fast heat-up to 230C for all hair types and lengths
- Auto 60-minute shutdown
- LCD temperature control
- Extra-long 360 swivel cord
- Easy grip heat resistant handle
Silver Bullet Ocean Waves 4 In 1 Adjustable Waver
$210
- Creates 7 styles from beachy waves to soft, loose curls
- Great for use on straight hair to add instant waves & volume
- Wave height control with a rotator on front of the tool
- Ionic generator increases negative irons to prevent flyaways
- Ceramic plate surfaces for even heat
- Ultra-fast heat-up to 210C/ LED display.
- Auto 60 min shutdown
4. Create gorgeous beachy waves with a Straightener
You don’t always need a curling tool to create curls. The good news is a straightener can give you just as beautiful results but does take a bit more practice. Just like when you use a curling iron, start with a generous spray of heat protection and then you are ready to go.
Our favourites:
$292
- 25mm titanium infused rose gold plates for faster, smoother straightening
- Adjustable heat from 110C up to 230C to suit all hair types
- Clever touch screen on/off & temperature controls
- Instant heating element
- Advanced Surround Heat to create faster curls, flicks & waves
- Professional length power cord with 360 swivel
$290
- 25mm plates: Graphite upper plate, titanium lower plate
- Graphite: Extremely smooth surface for outstanding glide & reduced friction
- Titanium: Accelerates heat transfer for extremely even, stable temperatures
- Advanced ceramic heater for instant heat-up, stability & recovery
- Heats up to 140C to 232C/ 10 settings for all hair types
- Ionic generator for ultra-smooth, shiny & silky hair
5. Create natural beachy waves overnight (no heat)
If you don’t have a lot of time in the morning for a high maintenance hair routine or don't want to use heat all the time this method could work well for you. It only requires 5 mins to prep before bed and the next morning when you wake up, your hair is ready to go.
Watch the 2 tutorials below and see which way will suit you better.
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