While beach waves look completely effortless, hairstylists know better than anyone that the look takes some serious work to achieve. In today's how-to video, Sam Villa, co-founder of Sam Villa and Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken, demonstrates a wrap-and-twist technique to create lived-in beach waves that aren't necessarily effortless, but definitely worth sharing on the Gram.
Tips
- Always apply a thermal heat protectant before curling hair to minimize damage from heat.
- Work with the iron nonconventionally to create loose texture versus crisp curls.
- Do not be precise with sections, work randomly. The smaller the section, the more intense the curl. Go for larger sections to create softer movement.
Wrap and Twist Technique
- Pick up section and spray with Redken Iron Shape 11 and comb through.
- Using a Sam Villa Artist Series 2-in-1 Marcel Iron & Wand, season hair with a pass of heat to break up the bonds.
- Working with the barrel on the top and blade underneath, direct hair back and away, wrap a half coil, twist underneath until the ends and release so hair slips out and cools. The wrap should start about 1.5 to 2 inches from the head and the ends should be left out. Beach waves tend to sit midshaft.
Beachy Wave Comb Out
- Take head forward and shake it out, then spray Redken wax blast 10 to add texture and a shattered effect on the ends…this makes hair look like it was cut with a razor.
- Spray hands with Redken fashion work 12 and work through hair to finish waves with the perfect amount of hold with ultimate flexibility.