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Face shapes: Oval • Heart • Round
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 • Delicate headbands
Beach wave curls give brides that effortless, romantic confidence that feels authentic and unstudied. There's something timelessly elegant about soft, tousled waves that catch the light—they photograph beautifully from every angle and make you feel like the most radiant version of yourself. This style whispers 'naturally gorgeous' rather than 'overly done,' which is exactly what modern brides are searching for.
Beyond the dreamy aesthetic, beach waves are wonderfully practical for a long wedding day. They hold their shape through humidity and wind, work seamlessly with any veil style, and stay comfortable from morning preparations through late-night dancing. The loose texture also means you can add or remove accessories easily, and any slight movement throughout the day only adds to the romantic, lived-in beauty of the look.
Scattered pearl bobby pins for subtle shimmer
Thin gold or silver leaf hair vine woven through waves
Vintage-inspired crystal hair comb at the side
Delicate chain headband across the crown
Mother-of-pearl barrettes for half-up styles
Baby's breath clusters tucked randomly through waves
Small garden roses or ranunculus placed asymmetrically
Cathedral veil attached at crown for dramatic elegance
Fingertip-length veil with cut edge for soft movement
Apply texturizing spray to damp hair before styling for grip and hold.
Use a flexible-hold hairspray, not stiff formula, to maintain natural movement.
Refresh waves between ceremony and reception with dry texture spray.
Sleep in loose braids the night before for effortless texture head start.
Prep hair with a heat protectant and texturizing mousse on damp strands, then blow-dry using a diffuser or round brush for natural body.
Using a 1.25-inch curling iron or wand, curl random sections away from your face, alternating directions and leaving ends out for that undone finish.
Let curls cool completely, then gently rake fingers through them or use a wide-tooth comb to soften into relaxed waves.
Spray dry texture or sea salt spray throughout, scrunching as you go, and tease roots slightly at the crown for lift.
Mist with flexible-hold hairspray, add any accessories or florals, and gently tousle once more for that romantic, just-off-the-beach softness.
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Absolutely! Beach waves actually create the illusion of thickness and fullness. Use a volumizing mousse at the roots and a texturizing spray to add grip and body throughout.
Prep is key—use texturizing products before styling and finish with flexible-hold hairspray. Refresh with dry texture spray between events to revive volume and texture.
Yes! Beach waves pair beautifully with cathedral veils. Secure the veil at the crown so it doesn't flatten your waves, and the soft texture complements the veil's drama perfectly.
Not at all when styled intentionally. Adding elegant accessories like pearl pins, a crystal comb, or fresh florals instantly elevates the look to formal and sophisticated.
