How to Style Beachy Waves

There is nothing more sad than spending an hour curling your hair, only for all the curls to fall out thirty minutes later! I had this predicament for years until I finally switched to curling my hair with a flat iron. It was the best hair decision I ever made! When I used a curling iron, no matter how much product I used, it would always fall out by the end of the night. But since I've started to use a straightener it holds throughout the night with little or no product and it only takes me about five minutes to style! I couldn't keep this secret all to myself, so I thought I'd share!

I used a one inch GVP flat iron and heat protection spray to make sure I didn't damage my hair.  Here's how I style "beachy waves" with my flat iron in 5 minutes...1. Part your hair into three sections. If you have thicker hair or lots of layers, part it into four or five sections. 2. Begin curling each section at a time. To do so, start at the highest point you want curled (I started about five inches from the bottom) clasp it to your hair and curl your hand outwards as if you're turning a door knob. Once you've turned your hand as far as possible, release. 3. Then, return the straightener at the end of where you just released and repeat the process. 4. Curl each section into one large curl so that you end up having 3-5 curls all together. 5. Next, gently run your fingers through your hair, separating the curls. 6. All done! This hair-do is perfect for any occasion and took less than five minutes. Hooray! 

Here's another variation- mermaid curls! 1. Begin curling your hair, one thin section at a time. You'll want each piece to be thin and wide to create more volume. 2. For the top sections of your head you'll want to begin curling at the root. Do this by clasping the straightener to your hair and curl your hand outwards as if you're turning a door knob. Once you've turned your hand as far as possible, release. 3. Then, return the straightener at the end of where you just released and repeat the process until you've reached the end of the strand. 4. Continue this process until you've curled the top half of your head. 5. Tip: Want to make your hair look longer? Instead of curling the longest layer underneath from to root to end, only curl the last four inches. The uncurled section of the strand will be hidden by the top curls and with less curl it will make those long strands peek out the bottom and won't take away your length! It also prevents it from having too much volume in the middle section of your hair which can make the top look flat. 6. All done!

And most importantly, don't get discouraged! It takes a few trys to get the hang of it! xo. Kinsey

 

Comments

[Ashley and Paula]

What a great idea!!! I will def have to try this. I never thought to use my straightener for this!
Thanks for sharing.

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~Ashley

[jazziefizzle]

Ah I have been trying to recreate this ever since my hairdresser did a fabulous job styling it! I thought I watched closely enough but last time I attempted it people commented about how straight my naturally curly hair was :P

Will definitely have to give it another shot!

[sécia]

I'm naturally super curly but this is a great idea for those with straight locks.

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[Vanita]

You have such gorgeous hair!
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[Bettina]

I couldn't agree more with how great straighteners work for curling hair. My fine hair wouldn't stay for the whole day when I used a curling iron, but with a straightener I can literally wear the look for like 3 days!

Your hair looks gorgeous in these pics. Do you use any styling products to make it so shiny?

[pia]

wow, i'm going to try this out ! thanks!

<3
pia

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[J]

This is such a cute post, I love the tips. I'm a huge fan of waves, and I have permanently straight hair, so definitely helpful :).

[libby]

so cute! i've never been able to curl my hair with the flat iron! i'll have to try this method!

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[Tori]

Looks gorgeous!! Too bad my hair never stays like that :/

[Petite and Hungry]

really pretty!

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[Stephanie May*]

She has the prettiest hair!! Love this:)

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Stephanie May*

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[Mrs. Baker]

i love this! i still can't do it with my straightener though!

[Logan Maureen]

A tip from a hairstylist...make sure you use a flat iron like in the pictures. It has to be a one inch plate with rounded edges. Any bigger or smaller and it won't work! And make sure you use plenty of protective spray!!!

[Katelyn]

I've been using my straightener to curl my hair for years! I had the same problem of my curls falling flat after using a curling iron.

It's also great for taming your bed-head when your hair is already naturally wavy! It usually takes me less than five minutes in the morning!

[Francesca]

This is great! I also use my flat iron to curl my hair but had never used this technique. Would you be able to post a video tutorial?

[Lauren]

Great idea - though I'm the opposite - won't curl with a straightener, only with a curling iron!!

[Alana]

Just spent the last 7 nights reading back through your blog. You are amazingly inspiring, I love your blog!

[Joni J.]

You have great hair! I have always wanted to know how to do this...could ya'll post a video to go along with the tutorial? It would be so helpful!

[Kate]

I just cut 8 inches off my hair length! Drats! Darn my poor timing! Still a very cool tutorial! I'll just have to try it with shorter hair I suppose :)

Kate

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[Heather]

I learned this trick about a year ago, and it's a thousand times better than using a curling iron! For me, I always got an odd little bend from using the curling iron clamp on my hair, it was awful! I love love love these beachy waves! Thanks for sharing :)
xo Heather
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