Summer is in full swing, which means beach waves are having their annual moment in the limelight. Need some help nailing the trend?
Though they look casual, beach waves do require some extra styling steps. No matter your hair shade, cut, or type, we’re here to help with products that enhance your style just as much as your color!
From embracing your natural texture to experimenting with a mermaid look to treating your scalp to some TLC, here’s what we recommend for the ultimate summer beach wave.
For Full, Fluid Waves
The goal of any beach wave is to invoke a wind-swept, just-stunted-out-of-the-water vibe. This alluring look requires volume, but achieving that effortless boost is easier said than done.
Enter the Lift It® Mousse, a lightweight formula that delivers body at the root level – without the sticky, heavy finish of traditional mousse. Designed for all hair types (yes, even fine and thin hair), this award-winning styler should be your go-to right after the shower.
While still damp, apply it directly to your strands section by section. In areas where extra lift is needed like the root, use the directional actuator to maximize its lifting power! As you go, be sure to scrunch your hair upwards using your hands or a clean t-shirt to add extra shape.
With this body-boosting foundation, you’re clear to dry and heat style as usual.
For Bouncy Natural Curls
Think heat styling is the only way to conjure beach curls? Think again! Even if your hair is only slightly naturally wavy, you can tap into your inner curly hair queen with our Tru Curl Enhancing Crème.
Using what we call curl memory activation, this styler enhances your strands’ natural shape while adding separation and control. It’s also handy for fighting frizz, even in high humidity!
However, unlike other stylers, this isn’t a pre-heat styling step. Instead, this product is designed for air drying or diffusing damp hair. If you’re on a natural hair kick, you’ll love its heat-free styling magic.
A little bit goes a long way, so simply work a pump or two through damp strands. Feel free to scrunch your hair to activate the curls, and voila! Once your hair is dry, you’ll see a noticeable boost in curl shape.
For the Mermaid Look
Perhaps beach waves aren’t enough to satisfy your dreamy ocean look. Hoping to go full mermaid? By experimenting with mousse on dry hair after you curl it, you can embrace your inner sea goddess!
Instead of lathering mousse from end to end, apply a smaller amount of product into small chunks of hair. It’ll dry quickly, leaving behind a unique, wet-looking finish you can style with your fingers. Start with just a few sections to see how you like it; if you feel fabulous, add more mousse!
You won’t want to use heat products on your newly dampened strands, so be sure to save this step for the end of your curling session.
For All-Day Waves
No matter your preferred styling method, beach waves are at their beachiest when finished with a texture spray. On top of locking them in place all day long, it also adds a nice grip for extra volume, bounce, and movement.
Of course, that’s why we love our Texture Charge Defining Finishing Spray so much. Although it adds the perfect amount of buildable texture, it also absorbs excess oil for a clean, fresh-feeling finish! AKA, all the flow and none of the stickiness.
If you’re on a volume kick a-la-Sabrina Carpenter, you’ll also love the spray’s blown-out look. By creating a charge between hair fibers, each strand repels against the others for more density and lift.
Whether after a blow dry or between wash days, simply spray it wherever you’d like an extra volume boost!
For Healthy, Happy Roots
While it’s easy to get excited for your next great color sesh or your new favorite styling technique, one component of your hair’s final appearance matters more: the scalp.
When was the last time you zeroed in on your scalp’s health? If you can’t remember the last time you gave it some TLC, don’t worry – it’s actually pretty easy to integrate scalp health into your routine.
Assuming you’re already doing your scalp a favor and using a nourishing, skin-focused shampoo (like Baobab Recovery), the next step is stimulation.
Meet our small but mighty Exfoliating Scalp Brush! After lathering your scalp with shampoo, grab this handy tool and massage your scalp with medium pressure. This process doesn’t just feel amazing – it removes environmental impurities and product build-up that may be clogging your follicles.
The result? Better hair growth, stronger shine, and flourishing, voluminous hair.
Use this brush every time you shower, but definitely don’t skip it in the summertime. You’ll want to scrub away all the sunscreen, salt, and chlorine typical this time of year!
Happy beach wave season, everyone! As always, no matter what style you’re rocking this summer, we want to follow along. Remember to show off your favorite looks and techniques with the hashtag #ColorproofHair Instagram and TikTok (@colorproofhair).
See you there!
Xx,
Colorproof