7 Ways to Get Beachy Waves Without Hitting the Water

Beach boys, eat your heart out!Since it's officially summer, I'd like to let you in on a little secret. You don't need to slave away in the bathroom, trying to perfect smooth, straight hair in the upcoming months. Nope, this time of year calls for easy, breezy waves that can be achieved in a very short time. You just need a few products and 10-15 minutes to get gorgeous beachy waves.

But you've got to find the best product for you. Dry hair? Opt for a creamy consistency. Fine hair? A light spray won't weigh your hair down. Of course, technique plays a part.

Here are 7 most popular sprays and creams for creating low key, beachy waves:



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John Frieda Dream CurlsJohn Frieda Dream Curls
This lightweight spray is perfect for creating soft and freeing texture for your hair, separating and lifting each strand. It works to your advantage if you're dealing with straight, fine hair.
Buy this from Drugstore.com, $5.99













Oribe Apres Beach Spray Oribe Apres Beach Spray
This spray has the kind of scent that you expect to get from an expensive salon treatment. Plus, most leave-in products make your hair oily -- not Oribe! If you have fine to low/medium-curly hair, leave this spray in, scrunch and go strut your disheveled beautiful waves.
Buy this from Oribe, $19.50












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Biosilk Beach TextureBiosilk Beach Texture
This spray adds volume to your hair and creates textured waves that won't weigh down at all. It allows for a soft and bouncy effect. Best part is that it smells like a mix between clean laundry and coconut -- I might want to inhale a little longer.
Buy this from Amazon, $10













Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray
One of the original beach wave sprays, Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray is a staple. It gives a wind-blown effect and gives a ton of soft and bouncy curls. But do be forewarned that this product is not fine hair-friendly.
Buy this from Bumble and Bumble, $24













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Alterna Summer Ocean Waves Alterna Summer Ocean Waves
This texturizing spray provides weightless volume, moisture and a natural wave pattern for all hair types. It has a fruity and appropriately beachy scent that I love for the summer. And a bonus for frizzy hair gals: It tones down the frizz, light-weight, and non-greasy.
Buy this from Ulta, $25













Organix Curling Perfection Cream Organix Curling Perfection Cream
Although not a beach spray per se, this curling cream keeps already wavy/curly hair soft and frizz-free. Organix produces good quality hair products at its price. I wouldn't skip out on this one if you want a bang for your buck.
Buy this from DrugStore.com, $7.99











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Macadamia Curling CreamMacadamia Curling Cream
This cream is perfect for curly-haired girls looking to create smoother, less rigid curls. I recommend using this while your hair is damp and then combing it over before applying the curling cream. Also, do not rush the drying process -- let it air out naturally. And violà, hello beach waves!
Buy this from Ulta, $25










- By Sarah James
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