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BEACH WAVES FOR LONG HAIR

The ultimate date night style, there's no hotter trend right now than loose beachy waves. With body, movement and an air of understated chic, these casually undone waves are sure to be knock out with your date.

Beach waves are the perfect way to showcase the natural beauty of your hair. Whether you're going out for a fancy dinner and drinks, or having an intimate night in, this relaxed look is the epitome of charm. Follow these style tips to add extra volume and texture, then let gentle waves tumble gracefully over your shoulders and down your back.

Find out how to style beach waves for long hair with this step-by-step guide from ghd. This is the best technique for lengthy locks, but we also know the secret to beach waves on short hair…

STEP BY STEPS

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PREP HAIR WITH PRODUCT

Spritz your locks all over with ghd curl hold spray for beach waves that look perfect all day.
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SECTION THE HAIR FROM EAR TO EAR AND CLIP AWAY THE TOP PART

Separate the top section of your hair, working from ear to ear, then clip it out of the way.
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TAKE A SMALL SECTION, PLACE THE STYLER AT THE ROOTS AND CLOSE THE PLATES

Separate a half-inch-wide piece from the bottom section of hair, place the ghd platinum+ black styler near the root and close the heated plates.
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ROTATE THE STYLER 180° AWAY FROM YOUR FACE

To create a natural beach wave, turn the styler 180° – half a turn – away from your face.
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GLIDE TO THE ENDS

Keeping the styler in this rotated position, slowly glide it down to the ends of your hair.
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REPEAT STEPS THREE TO FIVE ON THE NEXT SECTION OF HAIR, BUT ROTATE THE STYLER TOWARDS THE FACE

Take another small piece of hair and repeat steps three to five with the styler rotated 180° in the opposite direction, towards your face. Alternating the direction will help to create a natural effect.
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CONTINUE WORKING UP IN SECTIONS UNTIL ALL HAIR IS CURLED

Repeat this technique on all your hair, including the top section which you clipped away, alternating the rotation of the styler each time.
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ON THE FRONT TWO SECTIONS, TURN THE STYLER AWAY FROM YOUR FACE

When styling the front two pieces of hair, rotate the styler 180° away from your face so the curls fall nicely around your features.
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COMB THROUGH YOUR HAIR AND SHAKE THROUGH

Tilt your head back and comb over from your parting to the ends with the ghd detangling comb, then give your locks a final shake for extra volume.

Tip: Mist with ghd final fix hairspray for beach waves that look perfect all day.