Although it's nice to dream about those I-just-left-the-beach-and-there's-still salt-in-my-hair waves, that's not reality. (Vacay, where you at?) Beach waves usually come in handy when you're on day...I don't know...12 (you've lost count at this point) of not washing your Hairstyles and need a quick fix fast. Some of the best hair looks don't look like you tried hard at all (although waves certainly do require maintenance—a catch-22). There's beauty in the versatility of tousled, undone, messy waves because they're the prefect hybrid between effortless and cool, which is why you see them everywhere. From the red carpet to real life, beachy waves are always appropriate.
Here, coveted celebrity stylists share their techniques on how to get those bombshell beachy waves you want, and a few gorgeous ways to wear waves for all hair textures to get you started.