9 Best Hair Products for the Beach | The Skinny Confidential

Summer is almost here and we’re pumped to start doing all the fun things warmer weather brings us, like picnics, vacations, and heading to the beach.

Even though we’re all obviously trying to Get the F*ck Out of the Sun, a little PROTECTED fun in the sun is good for everyone.

But no matter how much fun the beach is, the truth is that it can take a toll on your skin and hair. 

We’ve obviously got you covered when it comes to keeping your skin safe, but the sun, sand, and water can also dry out, weaken, or otherwise damage your hair.

Keeping your skin and hair healthy and looking its best is why we’re here. So today, here’s our round up of the BEST hair products for the beach and post-beach day.

Beach Babe Must-Haves: 9 Best Hair Products for the Beach 

Best Products for Frizzy Hair at the Beach

In Common Magic Myst

If you find your hair gets super frizzy at the beach from all of the wind, salt, and water, then this magic elixir may be just what you need. It’s a 4-in-1 product that works as a leave-in conditioner, a detangler, a smoothing balm, and a heat protectant. It seals and smooths hair cuticles AND it also tames frizz, taking your hair texture from dry to the smooth and shiny locks you were ALWAYS meant to have. Plus it smells amazing.

How to use: Mist on damp hair and comb through for effortless style, prep, and protection. Mist on dry hair to refresh or touch-up on the go.

Claw Clips

Did you know saltwater can cause dry hair? In fact, saltwater pulls the moisture from your scalp and hair, stripping them of their natural oils. This tends to make frizzy hair frizzier, which is not the move. 

One of the best ways to protect hair at the beach is to keep it OUT of the water entirely. And since wet hair ties can get caught up in your hair and cause more breakage, we’re steering away from them. That’s why a claw clip is a great option for you if you have frizzy hair. The goal is to pin your hair up and then keep it out of the water entirely. 

DAE Prickly Pear Hair Oil

This Prickly Pear Hair Oil was made for frizzy hair problems. With the killer 1-2 combo of moringa seed oil, which boosts keratin production and restores moisture to the strands, and also prickly pear seed oil, known for conditioning strands to be soft, silky, and healthy, you literally can’t go wrong. Moreover, this potent blend offers a natural solution to tame frizz, nourish hair from within, and promote overall hair health, making it a must-have in your hair care routine.

In addition, it’s vegan, sulfate-free, cruelty-free, and free of synthetic colors. So if you’re on the market for non-toxic beauty finds, this one’s for you. 

How to use: Use it as a super-smooth finish on dry hair, a breakage remedy on damp hair, or an overnight hydration treatment.

NEW Tips for Beach Hair Goals

Use a UV Protectant Spray

Just like your skin, your hair needs SPF too. A UV protectant hair spray helps shield strands from harmful rays that can fade color and weaken hair over time. Try Sun Bum Scalp & Hair Mist SPF 30 — it’s lightweight, smells like summer, and won’t leave your roots greasy.

Try a Nourishing Hair Mask

After a long day at the beach, your hair deserves some TLC. A deep-conditioning hair mask like Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask or Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! is perfect to use after sun exposure. These masks restore hydration, repair damaged bonds, and bring back that glossy, healthy vibe. Use once a week or immediately post-beach. Lauryn also likes the one by Act + Acre.

Lean Into Your Natural Texture

Instead of fighting the frizz or brushing out every wave, try working with your natural texture. Use a leave-in cream or curl-enhancing product to define what your hair wants to do naturally. Try Ouai Air Dry Foam to get that “I woke up like this” undone look.

Best Salt Sprays for Beachy Waves

Want beach hair without ever stepping foot in the ocean? Salt sprays are your BFF. Look for ones that don’t just mimic texture but also hydrate and protect. Try

Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray for lightweight grit.

Best Products for Relaxed Hair at the Beach

Mason Pearson Brush

This Mason Pearson brush is made for detangling seriously knotted hair with ease. It’s made with pure nylon bristles that comb through the hair and distribute oil evenly. Perfect for a dry scalp and hair.

NUXE Sun Moisturizing Protective Milky Oil 

This is like sunscreen for your hair and we all know how important sunscreen is. It contains sunscreen filters like Uvinul T 150 and Uvinul A Plus, which helps protect the hair from UVA/UVB rays. 

This product also contains Vitamin E, which protects against free radicals and oxidative stress. Plus, it’s super moisturizing due to its ingredients of organic coconut oil and jojoba oil.

How to use: Shake well before use. Spray NUXE Sun Moisturizing Protective Milky Oil for Hair generously and evenly through the hair and scalp at a distance of 20cm onto wet or dry hair. Apply at least 30 minutes before sun exposure and reapply during the day. Do not use it on your face or body.

Best Products for Curly Hair at the Beach

WET Brush

Is your hair getting MEGA-tangled when you go to the beach? This WET brush can help you sort out those knots without increasing the damage to your hair.

If you’ve got curly hair, you know you’ll want to brush it out while it’s still super wet, so that you’re not disrupting any curl patterns as they dry. This brush is designed with flexible bristles to be safe brushing through wet hair.

Microfiber Hair Towel

If your curly hair is prone to getting frizz at the beach from the wind blowing it around, these microfiber hair towels might be able to help you out. They are made from a super-absorbent microfiber that gets your hair dry quickly. Plus, they’re designed to be anti-frizz, so your towel-dried hair will stay smooth and silky.

Best Products for After the Beach

NUXE After-Sun Shampoo

NUXE After-Sun Shampoo is the PERFECT post-beach-day product for getting all the extra shit out of your hair. From salt and sand to UV filters and chlorine, this shampoo can remove it all. It’ll leave your hair feeling light and shiny after use. Plus, it can be used on your body, too.

How to use: Lather over wet skin and hair then rinse thoroughly.

Wella Professionals Miracle Hair Rescue

The Wella Professionals Miracle Hair Rescue can take your post-beach ‘do from dry and frizzy to soft and strong in just 90 seconds. It’s a luxury leave-in spray that fortifies the inside strength of the hair with Alpha Hydroxy Acid. All while replenishing the outer barrier of the hair with Omega 9. It works on all hair types and damaged hair, so no matter what you’ve got going on, it can help you.

How to use: Apply 10–20 pumps to towel-dried, clean hair and gently comb through. Leave it on for 90 seconds before styling. Do not rinse and style as usual.

Don’t let a trip to the beach result in dull, dry hair.

Your vacations should leave you looking as glowy as you feel. BUT, it takes some work to make that happen. Make sure you get your shiniest, strongest, happiest hair with these killer products keeping it safe.

As always, make sure you’re wearing SPF, a big hat and sunglasses when you’re out in the sun. We highly recommend trying The Skinny Confidential’s Caffeinated Sunscreen for the most lightweight glow with SPF 40.

x, The Skinny Confidential team

+ If you want to get the beachy hair without the trip to the sea, check out this tutorial on tousled, bombass beach waves.

++ If you want your hair to be even healthier, try supporting it by eating the best foods for hair, skin, and nails.