The 9 Best Salt Sprays For Effortless Beachy Waves

Regardless of the season, we’re always looking to master the art behind perfect beach waves. What we want is a look that makes our hair textured and voluminous without seeming like we tried too hard. Cue salt spray, our favorite hair product for creating a more effortless kind of curl. Whether you have dark brown hair, platinum blonde hair, curly hair, or pin straight hair, we’ve never met a more inclusive look.

This beachy bend is flattering on all hair colors, lengths, and textures. Salt spray is a great way to mimic this ocean inspired look. However, as long as your product is aimed to texturize and volumize, you can easily recreate that sea salt effect on your mane.

We gathered some of our favorite salt sprays from the L’Oréal portfolio of products to help you achieve the tousled look you’ve been dying to get. Get a paper and pen ready because these buys are worth taking note of.

Redken Fashion Waves 07 Sea-Salt Texturizing Spray

Trying to strike that balance between effortless “I woke up like this” waves and waves that last you all day long? We recommend the Redken Fashion Waves 07 Sea-Salt Texturizing Spray. Its medium control can be sprayed on wet or dry hair to enhance waves, creating an authentic-looking beachy texture.

Redken Fashion Waves 07 Sea-Salt Texturizing Spray, $14.47 MSRP

Matrix Style Link Mineral Rough Me Up Salt Infused Spray

Do you struggle with hair that doesn’t hold onto texture? Even after using a curling iron and dousing yourself in hairspray, you’re sure to have pin straight locks by 2 p.m. If this is the story of your life, try using the Matrix Style Link Mineral Rough Me Up Salt Infused Spray. With the infusion of micro-salts, it softly defines the hair and leaves behind a perfect textured bend.

Matrix Style Link Mineral Rough Me Up Salt Infused Spray, $18.00 MSRP

L’Oreal Professional Tecni.Art Wild Stylers Next Day Hair Texturizing Spray

If you’re trying to get a sexy and disheveled hair look then the L’Oreal Professional Tecni.Art Wild Stylers Next Day Hair Texturizing Spray is calling your name. Whether you have mermaid-lengths or a shoulder-length lob, you can recreate the perfect tousled look with this spray. For the best results, spray evenly on the roots to the end for texturized volume.

L’Oreal Professional Tecni.Art Wild Stylers Next Day Hair Texturizing Spray, $28.00 MSRP

Matrix Rock It Texture Sea Salt Spray

Beachy waves mean summertime—which means humidity and, unfortunately, frizz. However, you can stop using that hairspray that makes your hair hard to remedy your stray hairs. If you’re looking to wear a gorgeous wavy style without the crunchy feel, use the Matrix Rock It Texture Sea Salt Spray. It’s a lightweight texturizing spray that adds body and definition for perfectly tousled, defrizzed beach waves without the stiffness.

Matrix Rock It Texture Sea Salt Spray, Price Available In Salon

Pureology Highlight Stylist Sea-Kissed Hair Texturizer Mist

It’s no secret that salt sprays are a great way to achieve texture and volume. However, if you’re looking to try something new that still creates those beach-inspired curls, try Pureology’s salt-free Highlight Stylist Sea-Kissed Hair Texturizer Mist. It’s recreates those curls you get after you’ve been swimming in the ocean all day long sans the sun damage.

Pureology Highlight Stylist Sea-Kissed Hair Texturizer Mist, $28.00 MSRP

Redken Beach Envy Volume Wave Aid

We love a good salt spray, but, we’re not opposed to a mineral blended hairspray in its place. You’re bound to end up with a big, beachy style using Redken Beach Envy Volume Wave Aid. It’s another salt-effect spray that helps create fabulous hair textured. No one will know you ditched the salt. To use, apply the formula on damp hair and scrunch it. Dry with a diffuser for natural movement or use with a curling iron for enhanced waves.

Redken Beach Envy Volume Wave Aid, $20.00 MSRP

Kérastase Eau de Vagues Beach Wave Spray

When we say “summer glow,” your mind may drift off to think about your never-ending repertoire of face highlighters. However, Kérastase Eau de Vagues Beach Wave Spray adds that illuminating glow to your hair opting for the ultimate summer look. This spray, formulated with sugar, helps create bouncy beachy waves while also creating a healthy illumination so your curls can complement your gleaming cheekbones.

Kérastase Eau de Vagues Beach Wave Spray, $28.00 MSRP

Shu Uemura Texture Wave Texturizing Spray

Whether you’re looking for waves or a textured updo, Shu Uemura Texture Wave Texturizing Spray isn’t one to disappoint. We love this dry spray that’s completely workable adding just the right amount of volume without leaving your hair too hard.

Shu Uemura Texture Wave Texturizing Spray, $39.00 MSRP

Mizani Lived-In Styling Texturizing Finishing Spray

If you’re already blessed with coils that are gorgeous and bouncy, then we have a hairspray that works well for amplifying your look. Bed head becomes effortless chic after a spritz of Mizani’s Lived In Styling Texturizing Spray. This lightweight finishing spray is great for those rushed mornings with no time to do your hair. Best for curl types two to four, this spray adds a flexible soft matte finish that lasts.

Mizani Lived-In Styling Texturizing Finishing Spray, $20.00 MSRP

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