Put your flat irons down curly girls! It’s starting to get humid and hot outside, so why even waste your time trying to achieve perfectly straight, frizz-free locks. It’s just not worth the time if you ask us.

Instead, aim for beach-worthy waves. Our friends at NaturallyCurly.com sent us some simple tips for achieving the most popular look this summer. Read on!

The least invasive and probably easiest method to create beach curls is simple braiding. Start with damp or wet hair, and braid into a single braid or several chunky braids. Let hair completely dry – typically overnight – and undo the braid. Voila! – instant beach waves. Smooth flyaways with oil, butter or moisturizing crème.

For shorter curls, try pincurls or knots to achieve a similar braid-effect.

Use large rollers at the ends to achieve a more voluptuous wave.

For a looser curl, try a Keratin treatment (a smoothing, not straightening process). Though hair will appear straighter at first, simply add your usual styling product and blow dry with a diffuser while scrunching hair.

Pravana offers a new Beach Wave process that provides long-lasting, soft, natural, undulating waves. This process uses Cysteamine, a natural amino acid that realigns the hair’s internal bonds to create a soft, sensuous wave.

For more information on these techniques and more, check out one of our favorite sites, NaturallyCurly.com

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