Ladies, drop the blow dryers and back away slowly. Summer is all about air-drying and being a little lazy with your beauty. That's why we're reclaiming the warmer months as beach-waves season. To help inspire your new hair look, we've rounded up beautiful Instagram photos of real women rocking bohemian waves. Whether these ladies have a slight bend or full-on curls, they're all embracing one thing: texture.

Get your own beach waves by sleeping with your hair in a messy bun or loose braids. Alternatively, you can let it air-dry, and then go over it with a curling wand, like this one [1]. Coil the pieces around your face away from your mug, and then alternate the direction of the twists going around the back (so it doesn't look too polished). Whatever method you choose, make sure to incorporate a sea salt spray [2] on wet locks and a texture-enhancing spritz [3] on dry ones. Finish with a bit of oil [4] on the ends for shine.

Keep reading to find pretty Pinterest-ready images. Can you tell which manes belong to some of our favorite bloggers, celebrities, hairstylists, models, and even editors?

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