Beach curls & waves to look HOT in the sun

Nail beach beauty with a little help from our round-up of the best beach curls and waves. Reach for the salt spray and create the perfect summer hairstyle with a little inspiration from Alexa, Suki, Nicole and co...
Want to know how to get perfect beach waves and curls in an instant? Look to some of our favourite celebrities for guidance as we count down the most stylish beach hairstyles ever.
From loose waves and braided looks, whatever your hair type there is the perfect style for you.
If tousled hair is all your want, check out our round-up of the best tousled celebrity hairstyles.
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Rex FeaturesEverything about this picture of Nicole Scherzinger is how we wished we looked on holiday. Plenty of sea salt spray and some over-sized sunnies are key to this look.
Getty ImagesAlexa Chung's laid-back centre-parted style just screams 'summer holiday'. Make like Alexa and set off your subtle waves with a statement red lip for the beach and beyond.
Rex FeaturesSuki's carefree waves are perfect for the beach as they'll just get better with added salt and sun.
Rex FeaturesGisele makes us fall in love with her all over again thanks to a glossy head of perfect beach waves. Perfect the look by adding large barrel curls all over and then brushing through with a wide paddle brush.
PA PhotosAdd some pretty plaits to your beach hair for a cute girly style, like Diane Kruger’s. We love!
PA PhotosKate Hudson’s easy-breezy beach style is picture perfect. Add some floaty tousled waves and a pretty printed head-scarf. Done!
PA PhotosDoutzen Kroes works a wet-look wind swept look that would look picture perfect beachside.
Rex FeaturesIf you're sporting a short bob come summer, make like Jennifer Lawrence and soften the sharp cut by adding a little tousled wave from root to tip.
PA PhotosWe've tried to create this very look on ourselves and so far the easiest way has been straightening the hair out to tame the frizz and then creating loose curls with a hot iron wand. Try taking large sections at a time too, as this will give the hair plenty of movement. All that's left to do is throw on your bikini, grab your sarong and hit the sand.
Rex FeaturesMary Charteris channels the 90s in a big way with this cornrow-plaited half-up, half-down 'do. This is the perfect style for a trip to the white isle.
Splash NewsA wet-look nonchalant hairstyle is the perfect partner for a day at the beach. Just ask Taylor Swift.
Rex FeaturesIf you've got a blonde bob, we implore you to try Diane Kruger's fabulous tousled look. Plus, we reckon you could get those same curls through the end just by sleeping with your hair in a twisted bun..
Rex FeaturesMake like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and work a nonchalant hair and beauty look beachside. Team with a flowing maxi and oversized shades. Job done.
Rex FeaturesIt's official: Olivia Palermo has managed to create the loosest plait in hair history. It's just a strong breeze away from being a down-do. Easy breezy beach perfection.
Rex FeaturesNote to self: Copy this look from Alessandra Ambrosio this summer. A gorgeously loose and care-free style with pretty braids, this is perfect for the beach and festival season.
PacificCoastNews.comPixie Lott's low-maintenance blond waves are the perfect beach hair. Just add oversized shades and voila: you're beach-chic and beautiful.
Big PicturesWhen on holiday, follow Mischa Barton's lead and rock a cool and casual beachy brunette up-do. Just centre-part locks and scoop back into a loose braid or bun for a gorgeous off-duty look.
PA PhotosJennifer Lopez’s tousled high-volume curls are perfect for summer. This look is hot, hot, hot.
PA PhotosAdd some salt spray to your fully-loaded curls to give your look a beach-tastic feel. We love Drew Barrymore’s voluminous locks.
PA PhotosBeach hair is all about imperfections and tousled sexiness. Follow Cameron Diaz’s lead and add a few random asymmetric curls.
PA PhotosTousled curls and a too-cool-to-care attitude – Reese Witherspoon has perfected sexy beach waves.
PA PhotosBeach-perfect locks don’t have to be curly – just don’t touch the straighteners for a day (we know it’s hard) and let your natural wave shine through, like naturally gorgeous Leighton Meester.
WennHalf-up-half-down messy but fabulous hair is the order of the day for Geri Halliwell.
PA PhotosFeel too hot to look polished on the beach? Follow Beyoncé’s lead and rock your heat-ravaged hair with a healthy dose of attitude.
wennMonica Cruz finishes her soft beach waves off perfectly: with a cool trilby.
PA PhotosAdd a few nonchalant waves and kinks to dip-dyed hair for the perfect beach look. Rachel Bilson is our hair hero.
PA PhotosWhy not opt for a causal side-plait for a day on the beach? We love Nicole Kidman’s summer style.
Rex FeaturesWorried about taming your beach waves? Add a pretty summer hair band like Paris Hilton’s to keep your locks in place.
Rex FeaturesFinish your soft summer waves off with a cute halo braid like Tinsley Mortimer. Gorgeous beach hair.
PA PhotosFull, glossy waves a la Elle Macpherson – this is beach hair: supermodel style.
PA PhotosAdd some salt spray to your beachy waves and then back-comb to perfect Vanessa Paradis’ style.
WennTease your natural waves to give your hair that beachy, tousled style. Just follow Mollie King’s lead.
Rex FeaturesIf you're blessed with fully-loaded afro locks, leave your curls untamed for envy-inducing beach hair.
PA PhotosWhy not try a pretty halo braid like the gorgeous Amanda Seyfried for a look that will keep hair out of your face on the beach, but look glam enough for a beach-bar or two?
WennAdd smaller braids into one larger one down the centre of your hair, leaving half your locks loose underneath for an easy beach style that will look better throughout the day.