Beach waves [1] are only effortless when, well, you're at the beach. For anyone else who's not lucky enough to be splashing around in the ocean at this very moment, you have other options.
Depending on your hair type, creating the textured [2], piece-y hair look could be as simple as massageing a moisturising leave-in conditioner [3] into hair post-shower and scrunching it, or spritzing on a salt spray and letting it define your natural waves.
We've rounded up some of the best beach wave-creating hair products that are basically Summer holiday hair in a bottle. The best part about this list: everything is under $20.
Kenra Professional Sugar Beach Spray 7
Instead of salt, Kenra Professional Sugar Beach Spray 7 [4] ($16) uses sugar cane to help you create dreamy kinks and waves in your hair.
Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Soft Waves Spray
With a few spritzes of the texturizing Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Soft Waves Spray [5] ($7), you'll look like you just stepped out of the ocean. The best part is that it costs less that $10.
Nexxus Between Washes Beach Waves Sea Salt Spray
The sleek Nexxus Between Washes Beach Waves Sea Salt Spray [6] ($12) is basically beach hair in a bottle, giving you tousled, wavy hair without any crunch.
Kristin Ess Soft Shine Beach Wave Spray
You'll create soft, voluminous, shiny waves with the Kristin Ess Soft Shine Beach Wave Spray [7] ($14) that also smell incredible.
Pacifica Salty Waves Beach Hair Balm
Pacifica Salty Waves Beach Hair Balm [8] uses plant oils to deeply hydrate hair while giving it a beachy effect.
Fekkai Soleil Beach Waves Spray
Fekkai Soleil Beach Waves Spray [9] ($10) will give you mermaid-like waves that are both high-shine and frizz-free.
Herbivore Sea Mist Coconut and Sea Salt Beach Wave Hair Mist
Herbivore Sea Mist Coconut and Sea Salt Beach Wave Hair Mist [10] ($20) not only gives you beach waves, it will also hydrate your hair using aloe water.
Verb Sea Texture Spray
Spray on the Verb Sea Texture Spray [11] ($16) to get that lived-in hair look.
Joico Beach Shake Texturizing Spray
The liquid in the Joico Beach Shake Texturizing Spray [12] ($17) is superfine, using sea salt to add body, texture, and definition to your waves.