20 Beach Hairstyles For Summer

It’s finally time to unearth your woven tote from last year and head to the beach for some much-deserved fun in the sun. Summer necessities include water for hydration, sunscreen, sunnies, some reading material, and a good beach hairstyle to keep the salty knots and tangles at bay. It can be challenging to decide what style you want to commit to when the ocean breeze interferes with your look.

The beach is the perfect place to try out new hairstyle trends and be more playful with your look. For many, the tricky part can come in when your hair gets wet. As much as you’d probably like it to dry naturally into the beautiful, idyllic beach waves from your dreams, it’s not that simple.

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Donavin Maxwell is a hairstylist at Frédéric Fekkai Salon in New York City.

To give your hair a helping hand, hairstylist Donavin Maxwell recommends using anti-frizz or curl-defining creams, like the Fekkai Brilliant Gloss Glass Hair Anti-Frizz Oil Serum ($30) and IGK’s Rich Kid Cream Coconut Oil Air-Dry Styling Cream ($29), to help control frizz and achieve a polished look when air-drying hair. As for styling, Maxwell prefers polished looks. “I always recommend putting hair in a sleek ponytail, clean bun, or experimenting with different kinds of braids,” he tells PS.

If you need some inspiration, check out the hairstyles below to prepare for your next beach day.