Beachy waves should be rumpled and fuzzy—but not too frizzy. They should look windswept but still soft and brushable. Basically, they're a study in contradictions, a perfect mess of beautiful bends.

Waves can be a little complicated, and achieving the right ripple effect takes skill. We at The Lookbook have been on the hunt for the best technique to achieve glam, '70s-inspired waves for quite ...