As I prepare for my upcoming Miami vacay, I thought I'd share a few of my favorite vacay hairstyles that can take you from pool to evening cocktails, and let you go a day (or two) without washing! 

{beachy waves}

You know I'm all about beachy waves all year round, but they're especially perfect for summer vacays. I typically use a 1-inch curling wand, but lately I've been trying out a 1.5-inch curling iron. I love the subtle waves that it creates because they look a bit more undone.

{messy top bun}

This is my favorite pool-to-cocktails style because the top layer of my hair is typically pretty oily and dirty after a day at the pool, but I don't always want to wash and style it (don't worry, I still shower) because I'm just going to go to the pool the next day.

To get this look, all you need is a hair-tie and a few bobby pins. Grab the top layer of your hair—less than what you would normally do for a half-up, half-down style. Pull into a ponytail at the crown of your head. Messily pin pieces to create a full bun-like style. There's really no right way to do it; just pin until it feels right.

Another one of my travel essentials is dry shampoo. It ALWAYS comes in handy.   This one from Hair Food  is a perfect carry-on size and smells like a tropical vacay. For second-day beach hair, I always go a little heavy on the dry shampoo at the roots and opt for a side fishtail braid.

{side fishtail braid}

Pull hair to one side and then into two sections. Pull a piece from the underside of one section and cross over and secure with second section. Do the same for each side until you complete the braid. I always like to secure with a hair-tie, and then use my hands to pull apart the braid and loosen it up.

You can always tweet or Snapchat me with any questions! Here's to summer vacation and great vacay hair!   Find your style @TargetStyle .