There are two types of girls at every pool/lake/oceanside scene: the carefree ones who liberally dive head-first into the water, and the sad souls stuck in the safety of dry land. It’s not that one girl is necessarily more fun than the other; it’s the fear of having to walk around with frizzy, kinky and sticky hair for the remainder of the day that has some of us avoiding water at all costs. Of course, that’s no way to live. But what are we to do when the thought of displaying our mane au naturel is enough to make us endure some serious FOMO?
Well, just because we’re outdoors without access to our fave heated styling tools doesn’t mean our look (or dignity) has to suffer. In fact, embracing the water will allow you to achieve that artfully disheveled beachy hair look you’ve been trying to perfect for years—imagine that. We’ve gathered five ways to tame and style your awkward, fresh-out-of-water locks so you can get off that towel and join in on the splashy fun.
Browse through the gallery for five tips on how to style your hair after swimming.
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#1: Anti-frizz cream
Even those with the straightest locks sometimes need to fend off the frizz on a day at the beach. To get your strands soft and glossy after a dunk in the water, go for a leave-in conditioner that moisturizes dry hair to calm frizzies, enhance shine and restore hair to a super silky state.
Oribé’s Supershine Moisturizing Cream is a great option for those with medium-to-thick or extra-long hair. Just work the cream into your wet strands, and let dry naturally. We love the travel size which fits comfortably into any beach bag you choose to carry.
Oribé’s Supershine Moisturizing Cream in Travel Size
($20, oribe.com).
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#2: Anti-frizz oil
For those with curly hair, an anti-frizz treatment is pretty much a total lifesaver. Go for an oil formula that’s lightweight, quick-absorbing and offers a conditioning effect. Bumble and Bumble’s Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil boasts a blend of oils and extracts that tames flyaways, adds shine and delivers an overall look and feel of smooth, healthy hair.
Furthermore, it helps to strengthen and detangle your mane, all while protecting it with UVA/EVB filters. Could we ask for anything more in a summertime hair care product?
Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil
($50, sephora.com).
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#3: Texturizer
Embrace your beachy waves in all their glory by enhancing them with a great texturizer. Philip B’s Maui Wowie Beach Mist is a simple way to turn messy locks into gorgeous tousled strands. It’s infused with sea salt to add body, along with aloe vera, marine extracts, kukui, and pure orchid to nourish your mane.
Plus, it’s scented with coconut and Tahitian Gardenia, so even if you’re sitting by the community pool instead of on a Hawaiian beach, you can close your eyes and still feel like you’re on a tropical getaway.
To brush or not to brush depends on how you’d like to wear your hair. If it’s waves or curls you’re after, stay away from the brush. If it’s smooth and silky you desire, go for a simple detangler that’ll work out knots from the sticky salt water without causing breakage.
For an effective, pain-free option, choose Tangle Teezer’s Compact Styler. This palm-sized brush features teeth flex that glide effortlessly through hair to minimize splitting and breakage.
Don’t feel like carrying around hair product on your day of relaxation? A braid can be your best tool for staying chic post-swim. Do like Dianna Agron and go for a halo braid to keep hair off your neck and styled into a cool, boho look. Plus, when your locks dry, you can undo the braid to reveal fun, wavy strands.
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There are two types of girls at every pool/lake/oceanside scene: the carefree ones who liberally dive head-first into the water, and the sad souls stuck in the safety of dry land. It’s not that one girl is necessarily more fun than the other; it’s the fear of having to walk around with frizzy, kinky and sticky hair for the remainder of the day that has some of us avoiding water at all costs. Of course, that’s no way to live. But what are we to do when the thought of displaying our mane au naturel is enough to make us endure some serious FOMO?
Well, just because we’re outdoors without access to our fave heated styling tools doesn’t mean our look (or dignity) has to suffer. In fact, embracing the water will allow you to achieve that artfully disheveled beachy hair look you’ve been trying to perfect for years---imagine that. We’ve gathered five ways to tame and style your awkward, fresh-out-of-water locks so you can get off that towel and join in on the splashy fun.
Browse through the gallery for five tips on how to style your hair after swimming.
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