How to Make Beach Waves in Your Hair With a Flat Iron. Four Methods: Creating Rippling, Horizontal Waves Creating Corkscrew Curls with a Flat Iron Using a Flat Iron as a Curling Iron Using Twists or Braids Community Q&A. One of the easiest ways to get beach waves is right at the beach. read more
For beachy waves, grab a flat iron that’s 1 to 1.25 inches. If possible, adjust the heat and turn it up to between 375 and 425 degrees. If you have thick or coarse hair, you’ll want it higher; if you have thin or fine hair, opt for the lower heat setting. read more