Step 1: Start with clean hair
Short beach hair can be created on second-day hair or freshly washed hair. If you decide to create the look of clean hair, we suggest washing hair with a system that provides your hair with a weightless volume, like TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume Reverse Wash System. Wash your hair with the TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume Pre-Wash Conditioner, then remove excess weight with the TRESemmé Moisture Rich Shampoo. If you have second-day hair, refresh your hair with a dry shampoo to absorb excess oil before creating your short hair beach waves look.
Step 2: Apply salt spray or use a hair wand
To create texture, use a spray such as TRESemmé Dry Texture Finishing Spray. Spray the product evenly from root to tip, then twist your hair to create a natural-looking texture and waves. If you have hair that has a really hard time curling on its own, skip the salt spray and opt for using a curling wand to help you out. Prep your hair with a heat protectant, then wrap small sections of hair around the wand away from your face. Hold hair in place for a few seconds, release, and continue the same process to the remaining sections of hair until your entire head is curled.
Step 3: Finger-comb your hair
The ideal beach wave for a short hair look is one that looks natural. No one has to know your secret if you use a styling tool! To achieve a natural look to your style, finger comb through your hair to loosen up the waves. Hide any visible hair partings to create a mussed-up texture. This is also a fun way to play with your part, where you can opt for a side-swept dramatic part that falls on the opposite side where you normally wear your hair.
Step 4: Set with hairspray
To complete your beachy look on your short hair, set it with a hairspray that provides a flexible hold so that your waves have movement. Try the Dove Style + Care Strength and Shine Flexible Hold Hairspray to finish your hairstyle with shine and hold without feeling stiff. Loved this simple hairstyling routine for short hair beach waves hairstyles? Check out more of our easy tutorials for short hair, like this braids for short hairstyle.
