Cute and Easy Wet Hair Hairstyles for Your Poolside Hangs
June 30, 2023
Pigtail Braids
Braids are probably your best bet for a quick but cute hairstyle that looks great with wet hair. Not to mention, your hair will dry with perfect beachy waves if you braid it while it’s damp. Two low pigtail braids make for an adorable, playful and sporty look. This look can also be enhanced and customized to suit your personal style with hair accessories. I secured my braids with hot pink elastics for a pop of color, but you can also accesorize with a headband, a bandana, ribbons at the ends and more. Pro tip: If your hair tends to get frizzy, you can spritz it with a treatment like the Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine 10-in-1 Leave-In Spray before braiding it.
Sleek Braid
For a sleeker look, try a single braid with your hair pulled tightly and slicked down. Start by parting your hair how you like (when in doubt, a center part works great for this look), and pulling your hair back tightly into a ponytail. After securing the pony with a hair tie, braid it down to the bottom and secure your braid in place with another hair tie. You’ll look chic and your hair will be out of your face all day.
Baby Braids and Texturizing Spray
I’m all for rocking my wet hair down and letting it dry naturally. For a simple summery vibe, try wearing your hair loose except for a couple of face-framing baby braids. Baby braids were a major trend last summer and the 2000s-inspired style is back again this year. Finish the look with a mist of texturizing spray or wave spray, like the Redken Beach Spray. This sea-salt-free formula will give you the tousled, effortless waves of your dreams without drying out your hair.
Slicked-Back Bun
Sweep your hair away from your face with a sleek, slicked-back bun. This is a trendy hairstyle that is actually easier to do with wet hair than with dry hair, since you won’t have to deal with as many flyaways or use a lot of product. Use a wide-tooth comb or a wet brush to part your hair down the center, gather it at the nape of your neck and twist it into a bun. While you don’t need to use any products to do this style, it doubles as a great opportunity to nourish dry or damaged hair. Before doing your bun, apply a leave-in conditioner to your hair (we love the Carol’s Daughter Born to Repair Curl Defining Leave-In Cream With Shea Butter for curly hair).
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