Earlier this month we got to work on a bunch of style posts with our dear friend AnnaRose Kern. AnnaRose is a professional makeup artist and hairstylist based in Los Angeles. She works on shows like Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Sing-Off, America's Next Top Model, and The Hunger Games, to name a few. She is also an experienced consultant in cosmetic development, working with brands like Kat Von D for Sephora and Julie Hewett Cosmetics. All the ladies of ABM felt like we learned a TON while she was in town, and we can't wait to share her tips and expert advice with you in the coming months!
Today AnnaRose is sharing how to achieve these beachy-looking waves. Take it away!
Doing beach waves with a flat iron isn’t exactly a new style, but here is my favorite twist on it. This works great on long or short hair!
1. Start with clean, dry hair. Apply heat protector as you go to keep hair healthy!
3. Take a 1-inch section of hair and bend it away from your face with the iron.
Now here's the key to this look. Only go about 3/4 of the way down your hair—don’t curl all the way to the ends!
4. The next section you take should be the same size, but curl it in the OPPOSITE direction of the previous. This will give your hair tons of movement and body and keep your waves from clumping together!
5. Repeat this process until all of your hair is curled.
6. Stick your hands in your hair and mess it up! Don’t be afraid! You’re not going to ruin your curls; it shouldn’t look perfect anyways! Break apart the waves and style it with your fingers to a shape you like. You can use some styling cream here for definition if you like.
7. Take your flat iron and just tap the very ends of your hair to make sure they’re straight. The straight ends add a cool, modern edge to this beachy look. 
8. Lock it in with a little hairspray, and you’re good to go! (Above you can see the products I used.)
I love this look because it's quick and easy and works on every length. The bend in the middle of the hair adds movement without looking too “done.” xo. AnnaRose
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Thanks for showing a girl with shorter hair! Mine is about this length, so I’m definitely going to give it a try. Any tips for avoiding the straightener line? (I have really thin hair, so I can easily get a crease with flat irons).
I’m litterally about to leave for the beach! Can’t wait to try out this hairstyle when I come back! 🙂
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Thanks for the tutorial.
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Love this!
Rxx
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Actually tried this technique yesterday. I need tons of practice and a picture guide always helps!
-E
Yes- thanks for featuring shorter hair! This is great. I’d love to see more.
Such a great look! I also love the red hair!
And I just totally cute my hair completely off! So super cute!
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This is a look that I have tried before and have yet to succeed! It looks so great – especially on your short hair…now I’m motivated to give it a try again. Thanks for the tips! XO, D
Love those short hair cuts!
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I’m happy to hear that you’ll be featuring more of AnnaRose’s tips in the upcoming months. I’ve been trying to adopt a more “effortless” style, and this tutorial is so helpful!
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Love this look but I guess I am a spaz and dont get it, do you keep moving the flat iron down as you go or just bend it away from your face and pull it down like you would if you are straightening your hair?
i love this!! she’s gorgeous!
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Can’t wait to try this, thanks for the tips!
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I like the add on of straightening the ends of your hair to make it more modern. I’ll have to give this one a try! Looking forward to seeing what else you have to share. 🙂
beautiful! love the straight ends.
Great idea! will definitely try it, although my hair texture is different from yours. Hope it holds
Hey guys. Just an idea I would love to see ABM hair tutorials as videos. Every move is the key for this thing so we can see all. I read a lot about beachy waves cause it’s a huge science for the girls :))) till I watched a video ( it was the same tutorial as yours. ) and I really learnt how to make it. I love ABM hair tutorials and I would love to see them on the screen 😉
I love this look! I used to do flat iron curls quite a bit when my hair was shorter.. it’s such a quick, low maintenance, great style to rock.
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I love this look! I cannot wait to see more posts with Anna, especially makeup related ones! 😀
I use my flat iron to curl my hair although it isn’t a GHD so it isn’t quite as whizzy and simple as it could be! I like using the flat iron because it allows me to straighten my fringe at the same time, and I don’t need to have two different tools on the go every time!
Ive always loved the beachy waves look. But I’ve never been able to make my hair do it. Maybe this way will finally work!
Love the look
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I’m so excited to see this new series! I love this post, because you don’t have to do much to get such a gorgeous style. It truly is effortless, and as someone growing out a longer pixie and in a short bob stage, I know I could still manage this!
I may have to try this today! I use my flat iron to curl my hair often but wanted to try doing it in a way where it looks a bit more casual. Thanks! 🙂
Great look ! I have been experimenting with curling my hair lately, so will have to give this one a try.
Thanks for the tip!! xx-Ari
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Adorable! Thanks for the tutorial!
Cute! Thanks for featuring short hair. We short hair girls are often left out!
Thanks for showing us that how to do hair ironing. i love your look.
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Love this, great tutorial!
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Try to not squeeze the iron closed right away. Go down your hair shaft for a second with the blades almost touching then close the iron. It works every time but takes some patience.
Great idea! I usually make curls with the flat iron but I normally go all the way down the hair. I’ve never tried to go just 3/4. But it looks really great! I’ll try it in the next couple of days. Thanks for sharing!
uh-mazing post! Beach waves are one of my favorite looks right now and can’t wait to try this today!
flat iron beach waves are my go-to and absolute favourite.
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I have a new obsession right now. Guess who’s going to wear that hairstyle everyday? Well… mee hahaha
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Love this tutorial.. beach waves with a flat iron? I gotta practice to get this one right.
xo
I love that straightener! any idea where its from?
Thanks!
Where is the hair straighter from?? I love the splatter pattern 🙂
I also get great waves with my Karmin iron and I’m great.