This style works the best on straight hair. You can use it if you have curly or wavy hair to help shape your strands. If you have tightly coiled or textured hair and want to try this style, it would be best to start with hair that has been blown out first. Consider doing this after you haven’t washed your hair for 2 to 3 days. The oils produced by your scalp will help give you that tousled, beachy look.

If your hair is stick-straight and doesn’t hold curls or waves very well, consider using some curling cream instead. Start with a dime-sized amount of curl cream and smooth it onto your hair. If you have long hair, add a bit more product.

If you want even tighter waves, separate the hair into 6-8 sections. The more sections that you do, the tighter that the waves will be. It’s up to you how to divide the sections, but do your best to keep them even. 1 way to section your hair is to first separate your hair down the middle and then separate each side into 3 or 4 smaller sections, starting at your forehead and working toward your nape. When creating your sections, it does not matter which side you start on.

If you have several sections, start on the section closest to your forehead, then work your way down that side.

Some people find it more comfortable to wrap the twist or braid against the underside of their head instead. Alternatively, twist the section into a bun, like Princess Leia, and secure it with enough bobby pins to hold it in place.

For multiple sections, start on the section nearest your forehead and work your way down to the nape of your neck.

If you are worried about messing your hair up while you sleep, wrap a silk scarf around your head. If you are in a hurry, you can speed the process up with a hair dryer or by sitting under a hooded dryer, which is the quickest option. Your hair should be dry in 10 to 15 minutes, unless your hair is very thick.

You can try using sea salt spray instead. Keep in mind that this may not be enough to set your style, especially if your hair is straight. If your hair is dark, make sure that your dry shampoo is dark or translucent.

You can still do this style if you shampoo and/or condition your hair, but it’s not necessary. If you’d prefer not to wash everyday, you can still do this style by just wetting your hair. This method only works on hair that is naturally wavy or curly. It will not work on straight hair that has been curled. If your hair is dripping wet, pat it dry with a t-shirt or a towel.

Keep your arm moving as you mist your hair so that your hair is coated in a light layer of salt spray. If you use too much sea salt spray, you’ll weigh your curls down. You will know that you’ve sprayed too much if your curls are limp. If this happens, spray less next time you style your hair.

Scrunch your hair a few more times as it dries. You don’t have to lean forward each time. Depending on how long and thick your hair is, it could take hours to fully dry. You may want to bring your sea salt spray with you if you are on-the-go.

You do not need any hairspray because your hair is already curly/wavy. The sea salt spray should be enough to help you maintain that beachy, piece-y look.

This style can work on any hair type. However, if you have curly or textured hair, your style may look more curly than wavy.

You can use powder or spray dry shampoo. If you have dark-colored hair, be sure to use dry shampoo that is formulated for dark-colored hair; otherwise, it may show up.

Do not apply any sea salt spray to your roots or use too much. If you do, your hair may turn out lanky. You only need a light layer, so spritz minimally. If your hair is limp, then spray less sea salt spray on your hair the next time you try this style.

The smallest your strands should be is a few millimeters in diameter, while the largest they should be is the thickness of half of your hair.

Do not brush your hair, or you will remove that piece-y, beachy look.