Hair how-to: Get flowing beach waves in 5 steps

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Easy and quick beach waves

Makeup artist and beauty blogger Cara Brook of MaskCara is showing you how to get quick and luxurious beach waves! Forget the heat — try this healthy hair technique that’s heat-free.

Beach waves made easy

We all know that a lot of heat really stresses out our tresses. But it’s so tough to stay away from the curling iron when we want those pretty waves and curls! Well, take a break from all the heat and try this heat-free technique that will save you time and save your hair from heat damage all in one swoop. Get easy, gorgeous beach waves in just five steps!

So get ready to hit the beach or the pool with these luxurious beach waves. They are easy to do and you’ll even find you have extra time to slather on more sunscreen and brush on more bronzer.

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Step 1: Sea spritz

Start with air dried hair and use a sea spray to dampen it. Be sure to dampen it in pieces so it’s equally distributed.

Step 2: Make your buns

Take your hair into two sections down the middle. Then grab one section and twist into a bun. Do the same with the other section of hair. Think Princess Leia buns! Be sure to secure them with clips so you don’t get a ponytail indentation.

Step 3: Dry time

If you have extra time, leave them in the buns until completely dry. If not, hit them with the blow dryer for a bit. Then let them cool.

Step 4: Let them down

Pull them down and shake them out.

Step 5: Scrunch

Scrunch them up with a little hairspray and tousle your hair a little bit. And, voila! You’re ready to hit the warm weather with beach-ready locks.

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