7 Easy Beach Hairstyles for Long Hair

Beach hair is its own category — you're dealing with salt, humidity, wind, and the fact that you're probably not blow-drying anything. These seven styles work with all of that rather than against it.

1. The Low Bun

Pull hair back low at the nape of your neck and twist it into a loose bun. Leave a few pieces out around the face. Takes 30 seconds, stays put, and looks intentional in every beach photo.

2. Loose Braided Pigtails

Two loose braids — not tight, not perfect — look effortless and stay in place even in wind. The go-to for all-day beach days when you know you'll be in the water.

3. Half-Up Twist

Take the top section of your hair, twist it loosely, and secure it with a clip or tie at the back. Works especially well on second or third-day hair and looks like you tried without actually trying.

4. The Claw Clip Updo

Gather everything loosely and clip it at the crown. The messier, the better — and it works for transitioning straight from the beach to lunch.

5. Wrap Braid

Pull hair into a low ponytail, then take a thin section and wrap it around the elastic. Secure with a pin. Makes a basic ponytail look finished without any extra effort.

6. Salt Spray and Down

Sometimes the easiest style is no style — just salt spray or a light texturizing product on dry or damp hair, shake it out, and go. Beach air does most of the work.

7. Headscarf

A lightweight scarf tied around the head covers everything, keeps hair out of your face, and looks impossibly chic for approximately zero effort. Also doubles as the neck scarf or bag tie when you're done with it.