The 5 Best Sea Salt Sprays for Beachy Waves

If you’ve ever spent a day at the beach, you know how the magic combination of saltwater and ocean air can transform even the most limp, lifeless strands into a tousled mermaid mane. While a trip to the beach isn’t always in the cards, there are ways to recreate those windswept waves at home. Enter sea salt sprays, the styling product that aims to capture the magic of a dip in the ocean with just a few spritzes. Ahead, the Beautylish team’s favorite sea salt sprays for beachy texture—no sand or sunburn required.

Bumble and bumble. Surf Spray, $29

When Bumble and bumble. launched their iconic Surf Spray way back in 2001, very few sea salt sprays existed on the market. The little black bottle has withstood the test of time, with an epsom salt-powered formula that adds salty, piecey grit without drying out hair—a common complaint when it comes to sea salt sprays.

SACHAJUAN Ocean Mist, $34

Our pick for fine, thin, or greasy hair: Sachajuan’s Ocean Mist. This lightweight mist adds just a touch of beachy texture without weighing hair down. Try spritzing it in damp hair and blow-drying with a diffuser attachment—the formula helps protect against heat-styling damage.

R+Co Rockaway Salt Spray, $16-$26

With its addictive scent, R+Co Rockaway Salt Spray adds tousled texture, body, and volume, thanks to a lineup of botanical extracts that work to plump up the hair shaft. Vitamin C helps protect from free-radical damage, which can cause dullness and discoloration over time.

Oribe Après Beach Wave and Shine Spray, $23-$44

If frizz and salty stickiness is a concern, turn to Oribe’s waterless spray for tousled, touchable waves. The formula is completely salt-free, instead relying on wheat protein and advanced polymers to create soft separation with a hint of shine.

IGK Beach Club Texture Spray, $15-$31

Another salt-free pick, this weightless dry mist creates that covetable beachy texture with a silky—not stiff or crunchy—finish. Bonus: It features built-in UV protection, so it’s perfect for days when you’ll be out and about.