Beachy Keen: 50 Gorgeous Hairstyles for a Day in the Sun

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By Sushmita

When it comes to beach hairstyles, there are no rules; you have plenty of options, whether you want a sweat-proof hairstyle that will last for a couple of hours in the sun or something cute and elevated to wear to happy hour (even if it’s at your home salon). So, to assist you, We’ve compiled a list of 50 fantastic hairstyles you’ll want to have on hand in the coming months. Even if going to the beach isn’t on your bucket list, you’ll want to rock some of these looks this summer (and probably all fall).

1. Semi-collected Waves with a Half-bun

Semi-collected Waves with a Half-bun
By: Fab Mood

Let’s begin with the most desired hairstyle, girls out there. This semi-collected wavy look is ideal for a hot day. Tie a loose bun at the back for a carefree day. Try this out with some blonde or contrasting highlights this season.

2. Mid-parted Beach Waves

Mid-parted Beach Waves
By: Hearstapps

Are you a fan of beach waves? We have listed this option just for you. Create your beachy waves (long or short), divide them into two equal parts (center-parting), and hit on the beach with your fab look.

3. Beach Waves with a Lob Haircut

Beach Waves with a Lob Haircut
By: Hadviser

A Lob haircut is the order of the season. Lob is a longer version of Bob with mid-length locks. Ask your hairstylist to provide you with this chic lob haircut. Now, try beach waves on your light-colored hair (highlight it if you wish to) and show off your waves.

4. Adorned Short Beach Waves

Adorned Short Beach Waves
By: Hairstyle Camp

Do you want some hairstyle Ideas for your short hai? Here’s an inspiration. Curl your short locks into a wavy form and adorn the look with a crown or hair chain, as shown in the above image. Trust me, and you would look like a model.

5. Messy Side-braided Bun

Messy Side-braided Bun
By: The Right Hairstyles

Make two mini-braids from either of the sides, taking a few hair strands. Please tie all the hair into a low messy bun with a rubber band. You can also skip this step and enjoy the messy loose hair.

6. Feed-in Braided Ponytail

Feed-in Braided Ponytail
By: Pinterest

The beach is waiting for you. But hold on, have you tried this flattering look? Similar to the previous one, braid two feed-in braids near your ear to either of the sides. Now collect the hair onto a high ponytail to achieve an undercut look.

7. Mini Braided Half-up Style

Mini Braided Half-up Style
By: All Things Hair

Have previous looks inspired you? Try this one, too; make mini braids on both sides and take it to the back of your head. Tie the braids to create a half-up look and show off your beachy waves.

8. Long Twisted Braid

Long Twisted Braid 
By: Farm Food Family
Are you up for a hot photoshoot while staying at the beach? Here you go, twist your front bangs and take it further to form a long twisted braid. Keep twisting all the hair locks and create a beautifully twisted braid to the side. You’re looking pretty, as usual.

9. Semi-collected Long Braid with a Scarf

Semi-collected Long Braid with a Scarf
By: Amazonaws
This summer, remember to carry a scarf with you, as it has many other uses apart from being a part of your clothing. Take half of your hair and form a braid. Now, please take the above hair and tie it with a scarf. You will love this look.

10. Wrapped Up Bandana with a Low Ponytail

Wrapped Up Bandana with a Low Ponytail
By: Makeup.com
Another one with a bandana. This one will be your favorite if you’re trying to protect your hair from harsh sunlight and dust. Take a scarf and wrap it around your head. Now, remember to leave the back of your hair loose. Tie it into a ponytail.

11. Marley Twists with a Semi-collected Top Bun

Marley Twists with a Semi-collected Top Bun
By: Hairstyle Camp

Marley twists are indeed the most comfortable hairstyles for Afro-American women. Here’s another styling option: take your twists into a half-up and tie the hair into a top bun. Free some front locks to achieve a beachy look.

12. Messy Casual Updo with Curtain Bangs

Messy Casual Updo with Curtain Bangs
By: Byrdie

Yes, messy hair is the symbol of carefreeness and summer. Tie a casual updo using Bobby pins or a rubber band. Free your front bangs from both sides, which looks similar to a curtain around your face.

13. Half-up with a Pouffy Top Knot

Half-up with a Pouffy Top Knot 
By: Pinterest

Another idea for you is to rock with your Half-up waves. Please tie the above layer into a puffball with some Bobby pins at the top of your head. Leave the rest of your hair uncombed for a frizzy appearance.

14. Accessorized Voluminous Fishtail

Accessorized Voluminous Fishtail 
By: K4 Fashion

Let’s look at some options to style our fishtails. You will love this one if you have voluminous and long hair. Form a thick fishtail and adorn it with beachy stuff like shells, beads, or pearl accessories. Ideal for a wedding photoshoot.

15. Messy Hair Bow with a Scarf

Messy Hair Bow with a Scarf
By: Society 19

Want some more hairstyle Ideas with the scarf? Tie your scarf as a headband and make a bow out of your hair to the top of your head. This hair bow updo is eye-catching and helps keep you sweat-free.

16. Wrapped-up Beach Waves

Wrapped-up Beach Waves
By: Cliqueinc

Wrap your hair with a bandana, tying a knot at the back. And leave the hair flow at the back. This will look similar to semi-collected beach waves, but this time using a scarf. Wear this to your vacations at the beach or while surfing.

17. Loose Ponytail and a Knotted Scarf

Loose Ponytail a Knotted Scarf
By: All Things Hair

Create a low ponytail at the back of your head, giving a little messiness. Now, tie your favorite scarf or handkerchief instead of using a rubber band. This is one of the most preferred beach hairstyles. Try the trend now.

18. Unruly Long Fishtail

Unruly Long Fishtail
By: Hairstyle Camp

Another one with a fishtail; tie your fishtail unruly this time. Choose this for your next trip to a beach or while hanging out with friends for a trekking vacation. Isn’t it giving you fresh and cool vibes?

19. The Knotted Bun and a Bandana

The Knotted Bun and a Bandana
By: DB Bull’s Eye

Not messy this time, but it’s a little sleek. Try a knotted bun and then wrap it with a bandana. This knotted bandana with a knotted bun recreates the celebrity looks in your favorite movie. Isn’t it? Give it a try on this sunny trip.

20. The Relaxed Boho Half-up

The Relaxed Boho Half-up
By: Fab Mood

Bohemian looks are the best, whether you’re looking for weddings, parties, or at the beach. Take the front strands and the boho braid from the center and tie them together, wrapping your hair around them. This will give you another chic half-up hairstyle. What are you waiting for?

21. The Braided Crown Half-up Waves

The Braided Crown Half-up Waves
By: The Cuddl

Are you looking for a crown look? Create a thick braid to the sides of your hair, or make a few. Now, turn them around your head in a crown manner. Fix them up, as per your wish. Comb the rest of the hair, and you have already achieved a crown out of your hair. Yes, you’re a princess.

22. Two Dutch braids with a Center-parting

Two Dutch-braids with a Center-parting
By: Society 19

Dutch braids are considered one of the most fashionable braid styles. This option features these braids. Create two Dutch braids with a mid-parting and to the nape of your neck, and tie each separately. The aim is to achieve a two-braided beach look. Wear sunglasses, and let’s go!

23. Fishtail from the Side with a Messy Updo

Fishtail from the Side with a Messy Updo
By: The Right Hairstyles

Try creating a fishtail to the side of your head, as shown in the above example. Create a thick fishtail, take it along with the rest hair, and tie them up into a messy updo. You can always undo this step and enjoy the flowing hair with a side fishtail.

24. Center Braid with a Fishtail Bun

Center Braid with a Fishtail Bun
By: The Right Hairstyles

Try making a braid from the center to the back of your neck, now form a fishtail, and turn the fishtail upwards to get an updo. Add a brooch or colorful bobby pins for a unique look. Try this on for your next beach party. You will have all the eyes on you for sure.

25. Mini Boho Braids Collected into a Half-up

Mini Boho Braids Collected into a Half-up 
By: Pinterest

Make 2-3 Boho braids to each side of your face. If you have time, opt for a mini fishtail too. Now take the braids from both sides to the back of your head. Tie them together, making a heart-shaped look over your head. Consider this half-up style, adorned with some pistachios cover or beads.

26. Twisted and Semi-collected Beach Hairstyle

Twisted Semi-collected Beach Hairstyle
By: Pinterest

Twist the side locks of your hair to both sides. Now take the twisted strands to the back. Tie a loose fishtail, wrap it with a floral rubber band to suit your clothing, and get-set-go for your next date at the seashore.

27. Mini French Braids with Long Beach Waves

Mini French Braids with Long Beach Waves
By: Pinterest

Dirty or messy beach waves look perfect for this season. Make a few mini French braids in between your long dry hair. As in the above image, please take a few of them into a half-up and wrap them with a hair strand. Remember not to comb your hair, as disobedience here is the key.

28. Three Mini-braids with a Loop-ponytail

Three Mini-braids with a Loop-ponytail
By: Bauer Hosting

Take an equal gap over your head and create three or more mini-braids to either of the sides. Tie them together at the back into a loose ponytail. Now, with the help of your finger, make a loop (half-ponytail) and tie it.

29. Tucked-in Updo

Tucked-in Updo
By: Hair Romance

Use hair gel or hair spray for this one. Pat your hair with hair gel to achieve a wet look. Now, roll the sides of your hair and ruck them up into an updo. Continue tucking the hair around the nape of the neck. Secure it with a few bobby pins.

30. Dual-toned Short Hair with Cornrows

Dual-toned Short Hair with Cornrows
By: Style Seat

Two-toned hair is the best choice for this hairstyle. Consider forming 4-5 cornrows over your head and continue to braid it till the end. If you have short hair, it will take you to the nape of your neck. This hairstyle would create a no-maintenance look for you to enjoy the sea.

31. Bleached Finger Waves Hairstyle

Bleached Finger Waves Hairstyle
By: Pinterest

Men do not only prefer finger waves. Women, too, can now style their look with this cool look. Highlight your hair with a golden or blonde hue this summer, or bleach them up. Ask your hairstylist to give you finger waves. The uniqueness of this hairstyle is the curly texture with a bald look.

32. The Black Beach Curls

The Black Beach Curls
By: Curls Understood

Are you a girl with curls? You’re lucky enough to have fun at the beach. Take your curls to any side (consider curling your hair if you don’t have it naturally). Apply some sunscreen for your hair or hair gel, whichever suits you the best.

33. Curly Faux Hawk with Cornrows and Bantu Knots

Curly Faux Hawk with Cornrows and Bantu Knots
By: The Right Hairstyles

Hairstyles featuring Faux hawks are the latest trends among women. Consider a curly faux hawk haircut as in the above image. Now make a few cornrows from the ear to the center of your head. Make bantu knots at the tip of this cornrow.

34. Retro Style Short Beach Waves

Retro Style Short Beach Waves
By: Hairstyle Hub

Beach waves can also be tried retroactively; intrigued enough? Here’s an example of the same. Curl your pixie to form waves, side-swept them, and add some hair gel to style them retro.

35. Long Waves with a Mid-parting and Floral Headband

Long Waves with a Mid-parting and Floral Headband
By: Pinterest

Your long waves need something more. Try a floral headband or a tiara. Try hair-coloring your hair into lowlights, and then wear this beautiful tiara across your head to feel like a mermaid queen. You’re ready gorgeous.

36. Long Braid with Messy Hair Knots

Long Braid with Messy Hair Knots
By: Shopify

Onto your unruly hair, use your fingers to tie small knots from the top of your head till the very end of your braid. Continue tying messy knots as much as you wish. Now wrap a rubber band at the end or let it loose.

37. Acessorized Fishtail for Women with Fine Hair

Acessorized Fishtail for Women with Fine Hair
By: Weddingomania

Are you a guest at your friend’s wedding at the seashore? Don’t worry, we have a fabulous hairstyle option for you. Make a simple fishtail out of your fine hair. Now, turn it up and tie it with a brooch or pins. Accessorize the fishtail with small flowers or shiny pins.

38. Cornrows with an Undercut for Short Hair

Cornrows with an Undercut for Short Hair
By: Latest Locks

Another option features cornrows. Get an undercut and make a few cornrows at the top of the head to the back. Leave the hair into open Curls and wear goggles and XXL earrings. An ideal look for a bike ride near the beach.

39. Curly Bun with Braided Loose Locks

Curly Bun with Braided Loose Locks
By: Ocdn

Hey, girl, don’t panic about your curly hair this vacation. Make two loose mini braids to each side and maintain a sleek look for the rest of your hair. Tie them into a curly, sleek bun at the back or top. The problem was solved beautifully!

40. The Twisted Low Bun

The Twisted Low Bun
By: YouTube

Sit, relax at the beach, and twist your long hair into a lost twisted braid. Please take this around your hand and form a low bun. Tuck it to the back of your nape or neck. Use bobby pins to secure it. Free the front locks for a pretty look.

41. Rolled-up Sleek Updo

Rolled-up Sleek Updo
By: Way Ward Blog

Use your fingers to detangle your sandy hair. Make a sleek appearance and roll the hair into a cute rolled-in updo. Add accessories per your requirement, or use a headband to achieve a cute look. Keep it tight; keep it comfortable.

42. Elongated Twisted Updo with Flowers

Elongated Twisted Updo with Flowers
By: Latest Hairstyles

Another one with twisted strands. Keep twisting your hair and set them in an elongated manner, covering up the back of your head. Add bobby pins to fix the updo. Now, choose your favorite flowers to adorn the hairstyle—Good-to-go girl.

43. One-sided Waterfall Updo

One-sided Waterfall Updo
By: Weddingomania

Talking of the low-maintenance look, we brought this waterfall hairstyle for you. Half-weave your hair to any side into the waterfall. Now gather your hair and form an elegant low updo for zero maintenance and more elegance.

44. Sleek Knotted Low Bun

Sleek Knotted Low Bun
By: Hadviser

Take a few drops of your hair gel, and take all your hair to the back using your fingers. If you want, leave a few fringes to the sides. Now, form a knot with your hair and tie them at the back without using any bobby pins or rubber bands.

45. Pearl Accessorized Unruly Bun

Pearl Accessorized Unruly Bun
By: Fashion Lady

Like the previous one, tie your hair into a low knot, this time into a messy look. And get yourself some beautiful pearl accessories or chains to adorn your hair. This hairstyle will bring you many fans because of the glam it holds.

46. Inverted Bubble Ponytail Updo

Inverted Bubble Ponytail Updo
By: All Things Hair

Bubble ponytails are such a comfort. Create a loose, low bubble ponytail using thin rubber bands or colorful bands. When it’s done, twist it upwards, making it look inverted. Covering up your neck, form a loose updo, and you’re all done, girl.

47. Triple Chignons at the Back

Triple Chignons at the Back
By: The Hairstyle Review

Twist the sides of your head and bring it to the back. Part your hair into three equal parts, making three individual chignons. If you want, you can go for two high-space buns too. The aim is to provide you with comfort and swear-free summer vacations.

48. An Elegant Low Loop Ponytail

An Elegant Low Loop Ponytail
By: Style Craze

Create a sleek look using suitable hair gel and fingers. After achieving the wet look, wrap a strand of your hair around the rest of your hair to form a ponytail. Take the ponytail, fold it into a loop, and make it comfortable by tying it. You’re looking astounding!

49. Messy Low Ponytail for Short Hair

Messy Low Ponytail for Short Hair
By: Styles Rant

Dear short hair owners, we brought you a cute messy hairstyle for your next beach trip. Create a relaxed and low ponytail end and secure it with bobby pins or a brooch. You can always wear a scarf, as we have already discussed. Happy beach day!

50. An Easy Updo with a Clutcher

An Easy Updo with a Clutcher
By: Pinterest

Well, a trend that has been become casual in no time. Yes, we are talking about the clutches. Yes, take one with you for your next trip and when you’re about to feel irritated with that sweat on your hair. Just tie your hair into a loose and messy updo with this clutcher.

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