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Face shapes: Oval • Heart • Diamond
Hair length: Medium • Long • Extra Long
Hair texture: Wavy • Straight • Fine • Thick
Difficulty: Easy
Time to style: 20-30 minutes
Works with: Cathedral veil • Fingertip veil • Fresh flowers • Pearl pins • Loose braids
Beach waves give brides that effortless, romantic confidence that feels authentic and timeless. There's something about those soft, natural-looking waves that says 'beautiful' without trying too hard—perfect for brides who want to feel like themselves on their big day. This style photographs gorgeously from every angle and ages beautifully in your wedding album.
Beyond the dreamy aesthetic, beach waves are incredibly practical for all-day wear. They hold up through outdoor ceremonies, windy photo sessions, and hours of dancing without looking stiff or overdone. The texture works beautifully with veils of any length and provides the perfect foundation for fresh flowers, delicate pins, or keeping it elegantly simple.
Delicate pearl bobby pins scattered throughout
Vintage gold leaf hair comb at the side
Crystal-embellished hairpins for subtle sparkle
Thin metallic headband in rose gold or silver
Minimalist barrette at the nape
Baby's breath clusters tucked into waves
Silk ribbon woven through sections
Cathedral veil with lace trim (secures above waves)
Fingertip or waltz-length veil for movement
Apply texturizing spray on damp hair before styling for grip.
Use a medium-barrel curling iron and alternate directions for natural movement.
Set waves with flexible-hold hairspray, never stiff formulas.
Touch up with dry texture spray between ceremony and reception.
Prep hair with a volumizing mousse and heat protectant on damp strands, then blow-dry with a round brush for body.
Use a 1.25-inch curling iron to curl 2-inch sections away from your face, alternating directions for a natural look.
Let curls cool completely, then gently finger-comb through them to soften into relaxed waves.
Spritz a sea salt or texturizing spray throughout, scrunching gently to enhance the beachy texture.
Mist with flexible-hold hairspray and tousle lightly for that effortless, romantic finish.
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Absolutely! Beach waves actually add the illusion of volume and fullness. Use a volumizing mousse at the roots and texturizing spray throughout to boost body and make fine hair look luxuriously thick.
The key is prep and the right products—use a strong mousse before styling and finish with a flexible-hold hairspray. Curling in alternating directions and letting curls cool before brushing also helps them last all day.
Yes, beach waves pair beautifully with veils! Secure the veil above or below the waves depending on your style, and the soft texture prevents harsh lines or flattening.
Not at all—beach waves can be elegant and refined with the right styling. Add sophisticated accessories like pearl pins or a jeweled comb, and the look becomes perfectly polished for any wedding style.
