Beach hair is all about effortless texture, lift and movement; the kind of lived-in style that thrives in heat, humidity and salty air. Below, we’ll show you how to nail the best men’s beach hairstyles, with an easy routine built for the Aussie summer.
Why the Men’s “Beach Hair” Style Works (Texture, Lift, Definition)
Believe it or not, the beach can be your friend when it comes to your hair. How? Well, salt, heat and airflow naturally expand your hair’s texture, creating an instant lift and definition without any effort. Salt reduces surface oils, helping hair sit lighter and fuller, while humidity encourages natural waves. All of which is why hair tends to look better with a bit of grit and movement. And here’s the kicker: with the right routine and lightweight products that do well in humid environments, you can recreate that look any time; no surf needed.
What You’ll Need: Tools & Products
A simple toolkit makes all of our recommended beach hairstyles for men easy to craft:
- Grab a quality comb from the Uppercut Deluxe comb collection for easy control
- Pick yourself up a vent brush from the brush collection for airflow and lift
- A blow-dryer with a cool mode helps to shape
- Don’t forget a microfiber towel to reduce frizz
- When it comes to product, take a look at our Sea Salt Spray for that added texture and grit
- Clay will give you a strong matte finish
- Check out Featherweight for a natural look with flexible hold
- Easy Hold from the light hold range is ideal for soft, natural finish
- Styling Powder creates volume at the roots
- Texture Cream adds effortless texture
These products support matte, low-shine or natural finishes depending on the type of short beach hairstyles you’re creating.
Our Recommended Men’s Beach Hair Routine (Step-by-Step)
Ready for your step-by-step guide? Here goes:
- Cleanse less often to maintain natural oils and texture.
- Towel-dry gently.
- Apply Sea Salt Spray to damp hair.
- Blow-dry (or air-dry) while scrunching for natural lift.
- Finish with a touch of Clay, Featherweight, or Easy Hold if needed.
- Try to avoid touching your hair once styled.
- For a quick reset, re-mist with water, scrunch and re-apply a small amount of product when needed.
Follow these steps for that lived-in beach look. It’s that simple!
Best Men’s Beach Hairstyles (By Hair & Length)
Below you’ll find the best men’s beach hairstyles, each with a styling tip and a suggested Uppercut Deluxe product combo.
Messy Textured Crop (Short)
A textured crop is effortless for summer. Spray generously with Sea Salt Spray, blow-dry while lifting with your fingers, then pinch Clay into the ends for separation. It’s low-shine, quick, and one of the top picks for the best men’s short beach hairstyles.
Short Quiff
For a clean but relaxed quiff, blow-dry up and back with our Sea Salt Spray. You can also use a tiny amount of Featherweight to lock in that reworkable, light look without crunch.
Crew Cut with Natural Top
Even a crew cut will still benefit from a salty texture. Mist with some Sea Salt Spray and then tap some Styling Powder into the roots for that instant lift. Go ahead and scrunch lightly, and you’ll get some much-needed lived-in movement to an otherwise neat cut.
Wavy Surfer Mop (Medium)
This classic beach look relies on natural waves. Spray from mid-lengths to ends with Sea Salt Spray, then allow it to air-dry while scrunching. Finish with Easy Hold from the light hold collection for soft, touchable control.
Curtain Fringe (Medium Wavy)
Ideal for wavy hair that parts down the middle. Apply Sea Salt Spray, diffuse on low heat with the curtains falling naturally, then use a tiny amount of Clay from our clay range to de-frizz the ends and frame the face.
Loose Throwback (Medium)
For a relaxed, beach-ready slick-back, brush hair backwards, apply Sea Salt Spray and dry with a hair dryer. Once the hair is dry, smooth on just a pea-sized amount of Texture Cream only on the surface for a soft, reworkable finish without making it heavy.
Curly Taper Fade (Short–Medium)
For curls, you can’t go wrong with just a light application of Sea Salt Spray and then diffuse on low. Add Control Cream from our excellent hair cream collection to define and prevent frizz. Skip heavy water-soluble products on those hot, sweaty days.
Beach Bun / Half-Tie (Long)
Once again, Sea Salt Spray is your first port of call. Spray through mid-lengths and ends and then air-dry. Tie loosely into a bun or half-tie for a relaxed, beach-proof style. Release later and rake through a touch of Easy Hold from our light hold collection.
Long Natural Waves
For long, natural movement, apply Sea Salt Spray to damp hair and diffuse for soft wave definition. Add a pinch of Clay from our clay collection around the face to enhance texture.
Aussie-Summer Product Playbook (Hot, Humid, Salty)
Aussie heat means sweat, humidity and strong sunlight, all of which affect how hair care products behave. On extremely sweaty days, wax-leaning or hybrid products often outlast purely water-soluble ones. For matte finishes, choose Clay; for natural texture, go Featherweight; for effortless softness, reach for Easy Hold; and for root lift, Styling Powder is unbeatable. For a midday reset, re-mist lightly with water, scrunch, and add the smallest amount of product needed to revive texture and definition.
Beach Hair Care Tips (Prevent Crunch & Frizz)
Take these tips with you into summer:
- Rinse hair after every swim to remove salt build-up and prevent dryness and pair this routine with a light application of Sea Salt Spray.
- Our Sea Salt Spray contains hydrogenated castor oil to offset any damage from natural salts, and to keep the internals of the hair structure healthy - that rattle noise when you shake the can? That’s the balls assisting in mixing the oil with the water!
- Use a moisturising conditioner to keep texture soft and workable, especially after repeated exposure to sun and surf.
- Avoid over-washing: maintaining natural oils helps keep those beachy waves from becoming brittle.
- Use a cool shot on your blow-dryer to lock in texture without causing frizz.
- Detangle gently with a wide-tooth comb. You can’t go wrong with our CT5 Tortoise Shell Comb.
Shop at Uppercut Deluxe for Beach-Day Products
Ready to master the best men’s beach hairstyles this summer? Explore Sea Salt Spray, Clay, Featherweight, Easy Hold, Styling Powder and more to create texture, lift and effortless movement. Visit Uppercut Deluxe to shop the full range, and don’t forget to book in with an expert barber for personalised styling advice.
