A day at the beach does more than just work wonders for your soul. A dip in the ocean is a surefire way to score ah-mazing hair. There’s something about the combo of the saltwater plus a little sand plus a little beachy air that can transform even the most blah of hair into a mermaid-esque mane, those covetable beachy waves that would otherwise require hot tools and styling steps galore. "Sea salt sprays work by giving hair texture and body, imparting movement, and making hair look wavier,” explains celebrity hair stylist, Cedric of the eponymous salon in New York City. Sea salt sprays are the secret weapon to creating an effortlessly tousled texture. The Sachajuan Ocean Mist is our top choice, a pro favorite that works on all hair types and combines both salt and sugar to enhance waves. If you’re looking for not only more texture but hydration, try the Briogeo Superfoods Banana + Coconut Hydrating Soft Wave Texture Spray which contains fruit extracts instead of salt. Salt is undoubtedly a great texture-enhancing ingredient, but, as anyone who’s spent a day at the beach will tell you, it can dry out your hair. That’s the beauty of using a salt spray; you can seek out options that contain hydrating ingredients—aloe, glycerin, coconut water—to balance out those potentially drying effects. Briogeo's Superfoods Banana + Coconut Soft Wave Texture Spray is a particularly hydrating option for parched hair.

Your hair will likely feel a bit dryer when you use one—similarly to when you are at the beach—but that’s not permanent,” says Cedric. Simply wash it out, and your hair will be clean. You can also use a mask after the fact if you feel like your hair needs extra moisture, he adds.