6.29.2015

Easy Textured Beachy Waves for Medium Hair: Tutorial

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We've seen plenty of beachy waves tutorials, and nothing is more frustrating than when your hair looks nothing like the photo at the end. Today is going to be different because I'm sharing a few tips that actually work to get those windblown waves. If you have medium-long hair, keep reading! I'm going to be using the John Frieda® Beach Blonde™ Collection--this line can be used by ANY hair color.



You can find the collection easily at Target. If you're like me, you're in there weekly!


So now that you've got the products, let's get onto the tutorial. You'll need a curling wand and brushed hair. This takes me about 10-15 minutes.


AND clean hair! This is Tip #1! The Shampoo & Conditioner nourishes and adds texture and preps hair for styling. Both have a minty cool smell. The BeachBlonde Cool Dip Purifying Shampoo detoxifies for texturized beachy fullness while the Smooth Seas Conditioner rescues and detangles for soft touchable, texture. 


You'll get the waves by using a curling wand. Not all of us have natural waves in our hair, so those of us who fit that description, try this! Once your hair is clean, dried, and brushed, divide it in half. Start from the back from one side and select about a section of hair about half an inch. 

TIP #2: The Rule of Three
  • Think of your selected section (pictured above) as having 3 parts: beginning (roots to about ear level), middle, and ends. You want to start at the middle with the curling wand. 
  • Place the wand in front of the section (pictured above).
  • Wrap hair around it twice. If your hair is shorter, once might do the job. Longer? Try another wrap around.
  • Leave out that last third--the end of your section. This gives it a beachy look and prevents it from turning into ringlets or "prom" hair. 
  • Hold for 10 seconds and release.

TIP #3: Variety is Key
  • Now, take another section, maybe a little bigger or smaller than the last section of hair you just curled. 
  • Place the curling wand behind the section and wrap around twice. Hold for 10 seconds.
  • By changing the section size as well as the direction of curl, it will look more natural. This is the number one mistake for beachy waves. Look at the pic above. I have 3 waves there. The middle section is different because it was curled "towards" the face while the other two were curled "away" from the face.
  • Now repeat for the rest of your hair, varying the size and direction.


TIP #4: Add Texture
  • If you've followed the tips so far, you shouldn't have tight curls but loose waves. Let's get those waves looking even more effortlessly undone by adding some tousled texture. Spray John Frieda® Beach Blonde™ Sea Waves™ Sea Salt Spray onto the waves. Yes! You can use this on damp or dry hair. Infused with natural sea salt this gives that piecey look. Plus it smells like coconut so you can have beachy waves all year. It smells SO good.
  • Then rub your hands through hair and kind of scrunch it to break up the waves, making it look even more natural and undone.









And that's it! Easy, textured beachy waves--perfect for any time of year. 



54 comments:

  1. I didn't know you had to curl it too to get beachy waves. I thought the product did it for you. Learn something new everyday. Thanks for the tips.

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  2. I needed this, my hair never looks right!

    Xoxo,

    Whitney & Blaire

    Peaches In A Pod

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  3. I love doing my hair like this, when I have the time. You look great with beach waves!

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  4. I loved ur tutorial on beachy waves,, i wud like to go fr it sometime!!

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  5. I need to get back their products because I love the smell haha! xo, Biana-BlovedBoston

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  6. Love these undone waves! Great look on you!

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  7. Your hair looks so beautiful. Maybe I do need some texture because my hair definitly does not look like this when I curl it lol! I love John Frieda products so I will look for this!

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  8. I had no idea John Frieda make a sea salt spray, I so need to get my hands on that. I'm sort of lucky, I have naturally curly hair and by the second day, my hair is pretty much just beachy waves. Some days, it does have a mind of it's own.

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  9. I love John Freida products, they are really amazing quality!

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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  10. I'm definitely saving this tutorial Elle, I love how these waves turned out! I'm pretty good about varying the direction of the curl but I hadn't thought of changing up the size, good idea!

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  11. Such a perfect summer hair, Elle:)

    PS I'm so so sad Target is gone from Canada....waaaaaaah:(

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  12. I am not sure if my last comment posted. I am having some technical issues. I was wondering what type or brand of wand you love. Thanks! Susan

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  13. Such a fun post - always looking at how I can get those beachy waves and you really helped break it down into easy steps! Your hair looks fabulous!! xx, Karen // Glam Karen

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  14. WAIT? YOU CUT YOUR HAIR OFF? Wow, it looks awesome- so healthy and natural. Love it! xoxo, Sissi www.beauty4free2u.com

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  15. You always do such an amazing job with your hair. I'm going to try your tip about curling forward and backwards to create variety in the waves.

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  16. You hair always looks amazing! I didn't know you had to curl it to get the beachy waves! I need to try this!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

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  17. I'm saving this post bc I definitely need help in the beachy waves department haha! Mine always look curly instead of wavy. I'll have to try these products out!! Thank you for the tips!! <3
    xoxo,
    Amanda | www.TheChambrayBunny.com

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  18. Love your hair this way! I've been wearing beachy waves lately, but they just don't last very long in my hair =/.

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  19. Your hair looks awesome! I have medium/short hair too, but it frizzes up when it's humid outside. Hopefully these products can help!
    xx, Victoria
    www.memphismadeblog.com

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  20. Great tutorial! When we went to the beach my hair just looked like a hot mess. I think this is much better. :)

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  21. OMG Elle, your beach waves are seriously way too perfect!! Totally saving this tutorial for next time we're struggling.

    xx 365Hangers

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  22. So cute! I tried this the other day and my hair was not curling with the wand. Of course I have shorter hair than yours, but do you have any tips for me?

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  23. I love curls like this! Too bad my hair is too short. I'm trying to decide whether to keep it short or grow it out again. Decisions, decisions

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  24. These products sound so fantastic! Thanks for sharing! I love Target, so I'll have to pick these up next time I am in!

    And I agree - curling your hair in two different directions is so important! Otherwise it doesn't look natural at all.

    xo, mikéla / simplydavelyn.com

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  25. You always make it look so easy...
    for me, its knocking everything into the sink with the curling iron,
    its spraying product into my eyes - it getting on the floor & making me slide. See, I just go with bad hair & stay safe :)

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  26. These are great tips! I was curious about this product since I don't have blonde hair! Glad to hear I can still use it!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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  27. yes, I found myself in target too often. I quit going their on my lunch breaks and my cc bill decreased a lot...hmmm I wondery why;) This looks like another awesome hair product. Thanks for the recc:)

    Elle
    Southern Elle Style

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  28. Well since I just had a perm this no longer applies to me. (; But I'm sure that spray would do wonders for my new curls! Thanks for the new product mention! And yes, Target, once a week.

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  29. I so need to get me a curling iron. Your hair looks amazing.

    http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home

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  30. Love those waves. And I love that you can find this product not for an arm and a leg! I will try this this week!

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  31. I love nourishing shampoos, cause my hair needs it, it's dry. Your wand is better than mine, I think, it looks better! I must confess that for these cool waves I have to straighten my hair first, cause mine is already very wavy. If I do with it the way it is, it won't look as beautiful as yours, so I may try after straightening! I love your hair tutorials!
    DenisesPlanet.com

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  32. You have such beautiful hair. The beach waves really suit you! It's one of my favorite hair styles.

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  33. I love the beach wave look! Your hair is so pretty!

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  34. I so needed this post!!! I have been dying to figure out the beachy wave look. I guess just because it says blonde doesn't mean you have to be blonde, huh? I sort of have skipped over those products because I thought they were tailored for a certain hair color. I will have to check this out!

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  35. I will have to check those products out next time I'm at Target.
    http://emilymaiko.blogspot.com/

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  36. Great tutorial, Elle! I love how you targeted medium length hair. My hair is definitely defined as long, but it seems most tutorials are for either long OR short hair. Never in the middle!

    Christie
    The Closet by Christie

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  37. I love how easy you make it look with a curling wand! I have to try this with my curling wand! I already love the Beach Blonde Products! And they smell amazing too! #client

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  38. Love the beachy wave look! You have beautiful hair!

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  39. The beachy wave looks great on you! I wish I had hair like you....my hair is way too short!

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  40. I need that Sea Salt Spray! Your hair looks so good! I haven't been curling mine different directions - I'm changing my ways starting tomorrow!! Great tips!
    Katey
    http://www.twopeasinablog.com

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  41. So glad you did a tutorial on this! I have been doing beach wave, but yours turned out way better than mine! :)

    XO,
    Amanda || www.fortheloveofglitter.com

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  42. love these beachy waves. i love my hair post-beach and would love to be able to re-create that texture when i'm not at the beach!

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  43. love it! I've got to invest in some good products to get this look. the longer my hair gets, the harder time I have.

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  44. This is a fab tutorial! Ive always tried to achieve this look and it never works for me - I need to try your step by step! Sportsanista

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  45. What a fab tutorial!! Your hair is beachy perfection in these photos so no doubt this works!! I've never tried curling the different pieces in different directions, but that is so smart!!

    xo, Christina

    Fitness & Frills

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  46. Ok i've tried like a million products and watched a million tutorials on how to get the perfect beach waves and I've always failed, I seriously gave up but I'm totally going to try these products because you're my beauty guru and I trust you!! xo
    www.styleiseverythingblog.com

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  47. I have these products too and love them!! Now if only I could have real beach waves because it meant being at the beach...

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  48. okay i am absolutely trying this next time! and i might swing by target tonight ;)

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  49. John Frieda use to be the only brand i used back in the day. Love the packaging of these and cute hair styles!

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  50. I love your step by step tips & tricks. Beachy hair products are always so hard to attain if you don't do exactly the "right" thing so this tutorial is definitely helpful. I love this post & will definitely refer to it in the future! xx

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  51. Beachy waves are my absolute favorite for summer and this hair style looks amazing on you!! Thanks for all the tips!

    XO,
    Emily
    Www.idodeclareblog.com

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  52. Love love love it and I love your pictures and those curls suits you so well :) love your hair :) xoxo

    annmakeupblog.blogspot.com

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  53. So pretty! I've tried and tried with the curling iron and I'm terrible at waves! I definitely want to try the products though.

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