I refuse to believe that summer is coming to a close! Those of you who have been following Style Lullaby for a while now might remember this post from last year. But, since so many people have been asking me how I achieve such effortless beachy waves, I thought I’d re-share my routine here today. Please don’t mind the poor product photo quality… these were taken back when I solely relied on my iPhone. I’m proud to say that I’ve upgraded since, and often steal my boyfriend’s DSLR for product shots now. 😛
Anyway, back to hair talk! Ever since I first discovered the deep waver tool, I fell in love. A deep waver is a must for summer if you’re looking to get that consistent mermaid look! It’s a great alternative to using a traditional curler or straightener to create waves in your hair because 1) I find it’s a bit quicker and easier, and 2) the look is more like the look you’d get after waking up in the morning and taking off last night’s braids (but who thinks that far ahead nowadays?). 😉
The deep waver I got is the purple one by Hot Tools. Not going to lie, the purple caught my eye… and then the reviews practically begged me to buy it. So far, no regrets! This deep waver comes with a secure lock, so you can compact it when you’re on the go. This is great for vacations, photoshoots, etc. It’s also relatively light for what it is but doesn’t feel flimsy. Like any other waver, it also has the on/off switch. What I like a lot about this especially is that it has a heat dial with actual temperatures written on it.
I have to mention that this tool works best for people with longer hair. When I got a haircut, I had to go back to using a regular hair curler because the deep waver looks a lot better when there’s more length to work with. While a regular hair curler can achieve a similar effect, it does take a bit more time to use, which is why I prefer the deep waver whenever possible.
To achieve perfect beach waves, I like to wave my hair the night before, and sleep on it. That way, when I wake up, the waves are more natural and don’t look too fresh. After all, the beachy look isn’t necessarily fresh, right?
Before doing anything, I always apply some pure argan oil into my hair after a shower, while hair is wet. Argan oil is a good hair treatment that helps to keep the hair healthy. I find it to be a good leave-in conditioner, and it helps keep frizz at bay. Then, I use a wide-toothed comb to comb my hair, getting rid of any tangles.
I let my hair air-dry, and then I put on some heat-protectant spray (VERY important because this deep waver gets super hot and you don’t want to fry your hair!). I really like the Not Your Mother’s line when it comes to hair styling products. The one I like to use is the Beat The Heat Thermal Shield Spray. It smells like apples… and I’m a sucker for fruity scents! Then, I put a very small amount of the Beach Babe Texturizing Hair Cream. This will help the beach hair feel more texturized, rather than just soft (otherwise it looks more like fresh unbraided hair, rather than beach hair).
After all this prep, I go ahead and start deep-waving my hair sections at a time. It actually only takes me around 5 minutes for me to finish my whole head, which is amazing! I like to take bigger sections & don’t press the waver down on my hair for too long because I like them looking pretty natural and loose, rather than too crimpy 🙂 I also like the ends to be straighter, so I stop waving about one inch down. After waving all the hair, I’ll go back and touch up areas I want the waves to be deeper. Once it’s how I want it, I’ll use more texturizing cream (as much as needed to achieve the desired look), scrunching the waves loosely with my hands/fingers.
For those looking for a more Youtube-y approach, I found this tutorial helpful — she gives a more step-to-step tutorial on how to use the deep waver 😉 I’m not a video person, but my boyfriend wants to test video on me eventually… maybe you’ll see some tutorial videos from me then if I’m not too awkward 😛
Last but not least, I have Asian hair, which translates to FLAT HAIR if I don’t get a lift! This volumizing hair powder is really good at giving a bit of volume to the hair roots. A little bit goes a long way! When it comes to beachy hair, don’t feel obligated to wash your hair every day. From my personal experiences, mermaid hair actually gets beachier after the 2nd or 3rd day without washing. Just don’t forget to dry shampoo your roots!
Even though summer is coming to a close, I plan on wearing these waves into fall and beyond. Since I was born with stick straight hair, I rarely find it appealing on myself, especially when my roots are growing out. Wavy hair all the way — it definitely makes those roots look more “lived in,” so to speak. 😉
Any mermaid babes out there? What’s your secret behind perfectly beachy waves?
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64 Responses
Beach waves are just the best, they always make one look so summer fresh! xx
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Definitely! Thanks for reading xo
Love how natural your beach waves look; it does give that extra dimension appearance. Have fun at Joshua Tree and stay hydrated! 😀
Jenn | http://lepetittato.wordpress.com/
Thank you, Jenn! Glad you like it 🙂 xo
Such a great post, I love your beach waves! They look so natural and pretty. I will definitively keep those tips in mind!
xx, Carmen – http://www.carmitive.com
Thank you, Carmen! Glad you liked the post <3 xo
Your hair looks amazing afterwards! Gotta try some of these products.
xx
Thank you, Marta! xo
Wow, amazing curls!! You look fabulous.
Thanks for sharing doll!
Happy Tuesday & Lots of Love,
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Thank you, Taislany! Hope you are having a great week.
I love the perfectly undone beachy waves, unfortunately my hair can hold a curl!
XoXo,
Tamara – LoveofMode.com
Thanks, Tamara. Mine actually doesn’t hold curl very well either, but for some reason the deep waver works wonders on me. With hair spray, of course 😉
Your hair looks amazing! Such a great summertime look
Blessings,
Edye | http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com
Thank you, Edye! 🙂
Those products look great. And your hair is always looking perfect girl!
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Thanks, Mariann!
I wonder if these will work with my ultra long hair. I am def going to try it and buy every product . . . I love the beachy wave hair look.
Life is just Rosie
Thank you Rosie! The deep waver works best on long hair 😉
My fave hairstyle for life! Love the way you do yours. Have fun in JT! xo
Jyo
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Thank you girl! xoxo
Now i know why your hair are always perfect. Thanks for sharing doll.
xoxo, Rachel
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Haha far from perfect but thank you! I try — I definitely have my unruly days too. Thank you for stopping by xoxo
Thank you for this tutorial! Love your hair!
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Thanks, Mona! xo
Your hair looks amazing! Great post babe.
Xx, Raysa
Thank you, Raysa!
I love how you styled your hair! The waves look effortless plus argan oil is great for hydration!! Hope you had a lovely week.
XO Jenn
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Yes! I also love how argan oil smells 🙂 Thanks for reading sweetie <3 xo
I love the detail in this post babe! I’m definitely going to try it because my hair is quite flat too
Love how you style your hair! Looks so effortless!
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Thanks for reading this lengthy post babe! Hope it was helpful xo
Love this post, beautiful images xx
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Thank you, Marta! xo
Babe, you hair is always looking for perfect! now i finally know all the tricks =)
Xx
Jessie
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Thanks, Jessie! Hope you are having a great week 🙂 xo
Lovely images! I will have to check out some of thee products! #gottahavethatmermaidhair
xo-Dani // http://www.daniellealexandra.com
Thanks Dani! Mermaid hair is the best 😉
Such perfect timing on this post. They stopped making the product I used to use for my hair for wavy hair going to try this now!
Thank you loves! xo
I love your hair and this post is just what I needed! Thanks for sharing what products you use and your routine in detail <3
xx, jasmin marie
Thanks, Jasmin! Glad you liked the post 🙂 xx
Wavy hair all the way! Love your tips for mermaid hair babe. Thanks for sharing 🙂 xx
Thank you for reading, Miranda! Appreciate it xo
I use the streightener to make waves plus a heat protector x
Yukova blog
I do that too sometimes! It works wonders but takes a little longer than a deep waver for me haha
Ooo I am always trying to get perfect beach waves! Thanks for sharing your tips!
x Emily
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Thanks for reading, Emily! xo
Your hair is styled beautifully! Loving mermaid hair always and forever. Argan Oil is amongst our favorite products.
Thank you so much for reading! xoxo
Your hair looks amazing! Great tutorial 🙂
Alina // thelittlediamonds.de
Thanks, Alina! I’m so glad you enjoyed it xo
SO pretty! Thanks for sharing your secrets 😉 I’ll definitely be trying this out for the weekend!
xo Anna Elizabeth
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Thanks for reading, Anna! Hope these tips will come in handy xo
Love this!! Your hair always looks so amazing, thanks for sharing your secrets ! 😉 xx, gracie
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Thanks for reading, sweetie! Have a great weekend xo
I love your beach waves – your hair looks so gorgeous!
Thanks for sharing your tips and have a great weekend at Joshua Tree!
Julia x
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Thanks Julia! xoxo
Thanks for sharing! It’s so hard to achieve perfect beach waves!
Thank you for reading! It’s tough at first but once you get the hang of it, it’s not too bad! I literally live in beach waves haha
You look so beautiful! This is a great post!
Have a nice day 🙂
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Thanks lovely! xo
great post honey
xoxo
Flowery
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Thank you!
I need to try this! I am so bad at doing my hair!
You totally should! Thanks for stopping by xo