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8 Beauty Hacks for Beach-Ready Hair

what to bring to the beach for the perfect beach hair

Summer commandment: Thou shall not covet your neighbor's flawless beach-waved coif. Nope, there's no need to get yourself in a kink. We've come up with 8 hassle-free ways to twist, tame and tie your locks into beach worthy hair. On your next trip to the seaside, try out these hair hacks for fabulous summer strands.


model in a red dress with pink hair has a half-up braided look

1. 5-Minute Braids

For gals with long tresses, here's a creative way to show off a carefree and playful style. Keep things simple with two braids that keep your hair out of your face, and look good while doing it. (via Brit + Co)

diy sea salt spray in a pink bottle on a yellow background surrounded by palm leaves

2. DIY Sea Salt Spray

For those of us not blessed with natural curls, DIY your own beach waves with a simple concoction. This hack is easy and fun! (via Brit + Co)

not your mother's beach babe salt spray for beach waves

3. Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray ($7)

Short on time for DIY beach spray? Be sure to pack this pre-made spray in your beach bag for natural and non-sticky waves.

bobby pins with friendship bracelet detailing

4. Friendship Bracelet Bobby Pins

If you were heading to summer camp with these bobby pins, you'd have the hottest hair accessories out there! Don't hide your bobby pins. Let them show and share them with your friends! (via Goldfish Kiss)

woman sits on the beach with a jean jacket on and her hair in a topknot with a red bandana around it

5. Top Knot + Summer Scarf

A twist on the conventional bun — tie a brightly colored bandana or scarf through your bun for creative flair (or go for any of these 11 beachy hairstyles). (via Brit + Co)

model puts a coconut oil and honey mask on the ends of her hair

6. Homemade Coconut Oil and Honey Hair Mask

Seawater, whipping wind, hot sun and sand can wreak havoc on your hair, but with two common ingredients you can go from lackluster to soft, shiny and healthy locks. (via The Every Girl)

model wears two dutch braids into two ponytails while sitting in a beach town

7. Dutch Braids + Low Pony

If your hair doesn't take to salt water, we suggest tying your tresses into a cute but sturdy braided look. (via Brit + Co)

baby blue baseball cap with white cat on the front

8. Hatphile Blue Cat Baseball Cap ($17)

A must-have accessory for all beach goers. Protect your hair and shield your face from the sun's harmful rays while keeping up with your stylish appearance.

What hair products do you bring to the beach? Fill us in on Instagram and follow us on Pinterest for more summer inspo!

Featured image via Chen Mizrach/Unsplash

This post has been updated.