Mermaid waves short hair

If you think that soft, tousled, just-napped-on-a-beach waves are only synonymous with Victoria’s Secret Angels, think again.

Because wavy hair has re-manifested itself as a cool-girl staple for 2019, and Gigi Hadid, Demi Lovato, Hailey Baldwin, and all of the Kardashian-Jenners are copying it.

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But if you're not exactly a pro at using heat tools (ahem, me), and you need a little—or a lot of—help DIYing these waves on yourself, I've got you covered. Below, how-to create the prettiest, tumbliest of waves using every possible heat tool and hair hack known to the internet.

You are finally one step closer to the dreamy, beach-y hair that's eluded you your entire life.

Hack #1: Flat-Iron Waves

Using a flat iron to create beach-y waves requires a swift flick of the wrist—and a bit of patience.

To start, spritz dry hair with a heat-protectant spray (I like Oribe Soft Lacquer Spray) to avoid burning your hair while you get the hang of the technique, then practice first without the flat iron plugged in (just trust me).

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