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Creating a Natural Textured Look for Summer Hair

Want that effortless summer hair vibe? This guide shows you how to create a natural, tousled look that’s perfect for the warmer months.

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Why this worksSummer hair should feel light and breezy. By using the right techniques and products, you can enhance your hair's natural texture while keeping it manageable. This method helps create volume and movement without looking overly styled, ideal for those hot days.

The ritual, step by step

  1. Start with damp hair After washing your hair, towel-dry it gently to remove excess water. This helps your products work better and sets the stage for styling.
  2. Apply a sea salt spray Spray a sea salt spray evenly through your damp hair, focusing on mid-lengths to ends. This gives your hair that beachy texture and helps create volume.
  3. Scrunch for texture Using your hands, scrunch your hair upwards to encourage waves. This simple motion adds that tousled look and helps define curls.
  4. Blow-dry with a diffuser If you want added volume, use a diffuser attachment on your hair dryer. Keep the heat low and dry your hair while continuing to scrunch.
  5. Finish with a light hold spray Once your hair is dry and styled, finish with a light hold hairspray to keep everything in place without weighing it down.
60-sec versionTowel-dry damp hair, apply sea salt spray, scrunch, blow-dry with a diffuser, and finish with light hold spray.

Where people go wrong

Many people skip the scrunching step, which is crucial for achieving that tousled look. Over-applying products can also weigh hair down instead of enhancing texture. Lastly, using too much heat can lead to frizz instead of defined waves.

The pro moveFor extra volume, flip your head upside down while blow-drying to lift the roots.
Check out the tutorial for a visual guide on creating a messy textured haircut.

Shop the routine

Sea salt spray Adds texture and beachy waves. Amazon → Light hold hairspray Keeps style in place without heaviness. Amazon → Diffuser attachment Enhances natural texture while drying. Amazon →

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Good questions

What type of sea salt spray should I use?

Look for a lightweight formula that adds texture without stickiness.

Can I achieve this look with straight hair?

Yes, the scrunching technique works on straight hair too, just be sure to add enough product.

How often can I use heat styling on my hair?

Limit heat styling to prevent damage; air drying is a great alternative.

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