How to Use a Straightener to Create Natural Beach Waves?

We understand! You might be bored with the same hairstyle due to limited tools. But what if we tell you that you can get perfect beach waves with your regular straightener? Although this sounds tricky,  it’s way easier than curling your hair. 

Hence, not having a curler doesn’t mean you must miss out on creating a new hairstyle. Read the step-by-step guide below to create beautiful beach waves using a straightener. We have added 5 tips from our experts to help you enhance and maintain heat-styled waves so you can slay throughout the day.  

Step-by-step process to create beach waves using a straightener

Follow the below steps to create beautiful waves using your straightener:

1. Section your hair

Section your hair in different parts and secure them using clips. You might need to make more than 4 sections if you have thick hair. Besides, you need to take a small section of hair each time to create more defined waves. Hence, make manageable sections for easy styling. 

2. Set the straightener to the right temperature

Plug in your hair straightener and set it to the temperature most suitable for your hair type. Keep the temperature between 150 °C and 180 °C if you have fine and damaged hair, or 230 °C to 250 °C  in case of thick hair. 

Ensure you use an advanced hair straightener like Artisto’s Estello Hair Straightener with nano titanium plates, adjustable heat settings and an auto-shut-off feature. These features minimize heat damage and protect the tool from overheating. 

3. Master the wrapping technique

Once your straightener is set, start from the lower end and take a 1–2 inch of hair. Place the straightener diagonally facing downward and clamp the hair section between the heated plates. Then, turn your straightener half or complete turn based on your hair length. Slowly glide down the straightener and leave the hair before the ends. 

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4. Finish with a texturizing spray 

Scrunch and twist the styled section and let them cool. After styling all sections, apply texturizing or hair setting spray to add volume and keep your waves in place for a longer duration. Once your hair is cooled to room temperature, run your fingers in them to create a no-perfect look.

Tips for enhancing and maintaining the waves

As you know the technique, now let’s dive into our expert tips to enhance and maintain your waves: 

• Apply heat-protectant serum: Always apply a heat-protectant serum before exposing your hair to the heat. This serum creates a protective barrier on your hair shaft and prevents heat damage on your hair cuticle, ensuring you get smooth and healthy heat-styled hair.

• Adjust the process for your hair type: Adjust your heat styling process based on your hair type. For instance, if you have wavy hair, use a blow-dryer to smoothen it for effective styling. Also, wash and condition your hair before styling to remove dirt and product build-up and get a smooth glide. 

• Practice the technique: Achieving perfect beach waves might take time. Practice the warping and gliding technique a few times on your hair before heating your tool. These extra efforts can help you get smoother and more effective waves in one or two sections.

• Avoid over-styling: Although hair straighteners give easy access to play around with hairstyles, avoid over-styling your hair. Rather than altering your hair from curls to straight the next day, try to touch up on the same curls and re-style them quickly. This step minimizes heat damage and styling efforts.

• Protect the waves overnight: If you are willing to slay with heat-styled hair the next day, protect the waves overnight. You can do so by tying your hair in a loose braid or using a silk bonnet. Protecting waves not only keeps hair styled but also reduces frizz. 

Conclusion 

The power of your hair straightener isn’t limited to only straightening your hair. You can do much more with it if you master the warping technique. Here, we discussed the easiest way to create beautiful beach waves using a straightener. However, your hairstyling techniques can fail until you use a high-quality straightener. Hence, shop for an advanced hair straightener from Artisto to style your hair with care and elegance.  

FAQ

1. What’s the easiest way to fix uneven waves?

A: Take the uneven waves’ hair section and re-clamp the straightener on them. If your hair is still warm, try twisting them on your finger to give shape.

2. Can I create beach waves on thick, coarse hair using a straightener?

A: Using a straightener, you can create beach waves on thick, coarse hair. Ensure it’s a high-quality straightener with titanium plates, ensuring even heat distribution. Keep the temperature between 200 °C and 230 °C.  

3. Which straightener brands are best for beginners?

A: Artisto offers lightweight and tourmaline-plated straighteners, making them beginner-friendly and safe to use.