Ten Celebrity-Approved Ways to Wear Beach Waves

Take inspiration from stars like Lea Michele, Shay Mitchell, and Miranda Cosgrove to try the summer's signature hairstyle.

By Sophia Fischler-Gottfried

July 29, 2012

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Hayden Panettiere
Hayden's golden locks are tousled and totally casual—essential qualities for beachy hair.
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Lea Michele
Lea's side part and flowing, barely-there waves would make any mermaid green with envy.

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Shay Mitchell
The Pretty Little Liars star takes her beach waves to the next level by infusing major volume.
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Bella Thorne
Bella's beach waves are framed with her adorable center-parted bangs and her hard-to-miss auburn color.

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Kat Graham
To balance out her colorful and patterned dress, Kat chose relad waves.
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Miranda Cosgrove
Miranda proves that you can rock this summer style with any cut! Her mid-length waves look sweet with caramel highlights and long side bangs.

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Kristen Stewart
As always, Kristen brings an edge. She puts her own spin on the trend with a major side part, piecey waves, and a mini braid.
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Kylie Jenner
She may be the youngest of the Kardashian clan, but Kylie nails the family's go-to 'do. With a middle part and face-framing layers, she shows her true California-girl colors.

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Jenna Ushkowitz
Jenna's golden highlights enhance her hair, while simple makeup lets her cascading waves take the spotlight.
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Ashley Greene
This Twilight alum proves that beachy doesn't mean messy. Her polished strands and lady-like lip color are a refreshing take on the coveted look.

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