3 Post-Beach Hairstyles That Don’t Require a Wash

23 Jul 2025

Spending the day by the sea is great for your skin and soul, but not always for your hair. Sand, salt, and sun can leave your strands looking windswept, gritty, and flat. If you don’t have time (or energy) to wash it, don’t worry. With the right post-beach hair styling routine from Beauty Savers Ireland, you can refresh your look and turn that texture into something effortlessly styled. 

Whether you’re heading out for dinner, grabbing sunset drinks, or simply want to feel a little more polished after a long day in the sun, there’s no need to reach for the shampoo. With a few clever styling tricks and the right products, you can refresh your beach-worn hair in minutes. No rinse, no fuss just easy, effortless texture that looks as good as it feels.

1. Reset the Roots with Dry Shampoo 

Long day at the beach and no time (or inclination) to wash your hair? Dry shampoo might just be your best friend. After hours in the sun and sea, roots can feel heavy, flat, or a little greasy but with a few quick sprays, you can lift things back to life. No water, no fuss. A couple of favourites to keep on hand: –  

• Joico Weekend Hair Dry Shampoo – Great for freshening up in seconds. It helps soak up oil, adds soft volume, and keeps your hair feeling touchably clean even if you’re a few days out from your last wash. 

• Kevin Murphy Fresh Hair – A go-to for many. It takes away that end-of-day dullness, gives your roots a little lift, and helps get rid of any stubborn beach-day scents, all while feeling light and airy. 

How to use dry shampoos: 

• Shake well before spraying. 

• Hold 20cm away and target your roots especially the parting, crown, and fringe. 

• Let it sit for about 30 seconds, then massage in or brush through for instant volume and freshness. 

Dry shampoo is the quickest fix for post-beach hair that needs a reset. It revives your roots and sets the stage for effortless styling, no wash required.

2. Bring Back Texture with Hair Spray

A beach day often leaves your hair with a natural wave but as it dries, that wave can fall flat or look uneven. Sea salt spray is the go-to for reviving that windswept texture and turning it into something soft, defined, and perfectly undone. Our favourite for easy, post-beach styling

• Slick Gorilla Sea Salt Spray – This lightweight hair spray builds texture, adds subtle volume, and enhances wave definition without making your hair stiff or crunchy. 

How to use hair sprays: – 

• Focus on damp or dry hair where natural wave tends to form 

• Let your hair air dry for a soft finish or use a diffuser on low heat to boost volume and wave definition. 

• or extra shape, twist small sections of hair while drying and separate once dry for a piece finish. 

• Hold the can 20–30cm from your head and apply a light layer to lock in texture, reduce frizz, and help your waves hold throughout the day. 

• Use a flexible-hold hairspray for natural movement, or a firm-hold option for styles you want to last all evening. 
• Sea salt spray helps you make the most of your post-beach texture. It’s the easiest way to revive wave and volume for a natural, effortless finish.

Sea salt spray helps you make the most of your post-beach texture. It’s the easiest way to revive wave and volume for a natural, effortless finish.

3. Pull It Back with a Low Twist or Tousled Bun 

When in doubt, sweep it up. A low twist or messy bun is the easiest way to make the most of your beach-day texture while keeping things chic and intentional. No need for heat tools or perfect sections this look works because your hair already has that salty, undone feel. Natural grit gives your hair the grip it needs to stay in place. A touch of frizz? It adds character. These styles are perfect for evening plans or when you just want a clean, stylish look with minimal effort. 

How to style low twist bun: – 

• Loosely gather your hair at the nape of your neck or slightly off-centre. 

• Work a small amount of hair cream through the ends for sleekness and subtle shine. 

• Twist the hair gently and secure with a hair tie or clip. 

• Pull a few face-framing strands loose for a softer finish. 

• Set with a mist of flexible hold spray if needed. 

Layrite Supershine Hair Cream is ideal for taming flyaways and adding polish to undone styles. It smooths without weighing hair down, making it perfect for tying up sun-dried locks without the crunch or stiffness of heavier products. 

Beach days might leave your hair tousled, but that doesn’t mean you need to start from scratch. With the right post-beach products from dry shampoos to sea salt sprays and lightweight creams you can easily turn that lived-in texture into something effortlessly stylish. 

Whether you’re reviving your roots, boosting volume, or pulling it back into a sleek twist, each of these tricks helps you go from beach to dinner in minutes no rinse required. 

Explore our full range of post-beach hair essentials at Beauty Savers Ireland and keep your summer styling easy, breezy, and always on point.