Having styled stars like Nicole Richie, Kristin Cavallari, Lucy Hale and basically every Kardashian/Jenner out there, it’s safe to say celeb stylist Scotty Cunha (@thescottycunha) has a few hair cheats up his sleeve—like using braids to create glam beach waves! Get his quickie technique below for creating beachy waves fast, then peep some of his noteworthy celeb styles.

Products Used

Flat Irons

Volcanic Lava Ceramic Hairstyling Iron

CHI

Watch The Video How-To Below!

Get The Steps:

1. Split hair in two large sections, then create a regular three-strand braid in each section.
2. Using the CHI LAVA Hairstyling Iron at 350 degrees, lightly tap the braid from roots to ends so that the entire section of hair heats up.
3. Let that side cool, move to the other braid and repeat the tapping process with the CHI LAVA.
4. Once both sides are cool, lightly pull apart the braid.
5. If there are pieces that still need some added texture, use a 1-inch section of hair and alternate curling the hair down and up (see video above!). Move randomly throughout the head for an imperfect finish.

Now peep some of Scotty’s major celeb styles!

Lucy Hale—Instagram via @thescottycunha

Nicole Richie—Instagram via @thescottycunha

Kristin Cavallari—Instagram via @thescottycunha

Kendall Jenner—Instagram via @thescottycunha

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