8. Chunky Waves

See how the waves in this ‘do are clearly defined, matching the chunky highlights? Cover your fingertips with a light layer of gel, mousse, or wax and run your fingers through your hair from root to tip. You can spray your hair with a bit of salt water first—not enough to saturate it or even get it damp, but just enough to give your tresses a faint dusting of salt.

Watch the below tutorial on how to style a gorgeous beach wave hairstyle.

9. Layers and Layers

One of the easiest ways to create beach waves in short hair is to incorporate layers. They help to take the weight off your hair, which allows your waves to stay in place. You also get more bounce for your buck.

10. Blunt Cut Waves

Of course, you could always take the opposite approach. A short haircut with blunt ends can appear boring and plain on its own. Create a few waves to add texture and shape.

11. Flat Iron Waves

You don’t need a curling iron to put together a beachy ‘do. You don’t even need to braid your hair. Do you have a straightening iron? Girl, then you got this. A flat iron creates the perfect waves—never too wavy, always flawlessly sculpted.

12. Wispy Waves

Adding beach waves to short hair is beneficial if your hair is also a bit thin. The waves add fullness and volume, yet the fine texture of your hair will make them wispy and feminine. Take a cue from this coif and allow some of your curls to frame your face.

13. Sexy Spirals

How about these spirals? I’m going to let you in on a little secret: you can even use your flat iron to create fuller, curlier waves such as these. Start out with those spirals and you can go a few days without washing your hair. By the second or third day, you’ll have casual, relaxed waves.

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