There’s no time like the summertime to rock perfectly imperfect tousled waves, which is something that many women do out of choice and necessity. The sun, the sand and the surf can do quite a number on your hair, but as long as you know how to channel this the right way, you’ll be rocking a sexy beach-head whether you’re actually strolling along the boardwalk or just looking for a standard summer style fix.

To get ready for a day at the beach (how laborious – we know), Glamour.com recommends french-braiding large sections of your damp hair before you go to bed. When you wake up, simply take them out and spritz a bit of lightweight hairspray into your tresses. The result? Manageable, sexy waves that will have you looking put together yet beautifully unkempt.

This trick can easily translate well for a day-to-day look, but you may wish to add a bit of product to help recreate that weathered-by-the-sand-dunes look. Use a sea salt spray to add natural texture to your tresses.