beach waves

While beachy waves return to the forefront of beauty every spring as a leading hair trend, the ubiquitous carefree waves have been elevated to the next level for this season. In stark contrast to the soft tresses of previous years, Spring 2017’s wavy hair trend involves slick texture.

If your heavy and hairsprayed mane has left you hesitant to embrace the beach, try bringing texture to your strands this season. Just in time for afternoons by the pool and weekends at the cottage, here’s how to get simple texturized waves in a few foolproof steps.

As Penelope Lannier in Luca Guadagnino’s drama mystery flick A Bigger Flick (which opens today), Dakota Johnson steals the screen with her sultry blonde locks. Staying true to the intense theme of the film, Johnson looks appropriately seductive and yet perfectly effortless. If you’re aiming to instantly achieve her flawless beachy waves this weekend, here’s how to get her hairstyle from A Bigger Splash.

For beauty lovers looking to revamp their tresses, a simple flat iron can help you craft the perfect curls to give your limp pieces some lift and volume. Whether you want romantic wisps or natural beach waves for a simple everyday style, these easy flat iron tricks will ensure you achieve flawless curls in no time.