Hi, I’m Lena — a salon stylist with 10+ years of experience creating wearable, everyday looks. In this post I share 24 beanie hairstyle images and step-by-step ideas you can recreate at home or ask your stylist for. Beanie looks are amazingly versatile: they flatter short bobs, long layers, curly textures and fine hair when styled correctly. I’ll show options that work with bangs, with face-framing layers, and quick updos for busy mornings. My go-to tips: prep with a texturizing spray or light mousse for grip, add volume at the crown to avoid a flat silhouette, and use a silk scarf or leave a few face-framing pieces out to keep the look soft. Whether you prefer a slouchy knit, cuffed beanie or a fitted cap, these 24 images cover casual, polished and weekend-chic styles that suit most face shapes and hair types.
Soft Layered Long Hair with Side-Swept Bangs and Natural Texture
Suitable hair types: Best for fine to medium straight or slightly wavy hair; can work on thicker hair with longer, blended layers to remove bulk. Works especially well if you want face-framing movement and a soft fringe that sits under a hat. Styling technique: Cut includes long, graduated layers and an eyebrow‑grazing, side‑swept bang. To style, apply heat protectant, rough‑dry roots for lift, then blow‑dry with a medium round brush to smooth bangs and add bend at ends. Create loose, natural waves by wrapping mid-lengths around a 1 curling wand or using a flat iron for subtle bends; finish by finger‑combing for separation. Tools needed: Professional hairdryer with nozzle, medium round brush (1–1.5), 1 curling wand or flat iron, tail comb, clips. Products required: Heat protectant, lightweight volumizing mousse or root lift, smoothing serum or cream for ends, sea‑salt or texturizing spray, flexible‑hold hairspray, dry shampoo for second‑day lift. Difficulty level: Easy to moderate — 20–30 minutes daily once cut is in place. Maintenance tips: Trim bangs every 6–8 weeks, layers every 8–12 weeks. Use weekly deep conditioning, avoid overwashing, refresh with dry shampoo and a quick tousle, and apply a small amount of oil to ends to reduce hat friction and static.
Beachy Blonde Long Layers with Soft Waves and Face‑Framing Pieces
Soft, beachy long layers with face-framing pieces — ideal for fine to medium hair and those with natural straight-to-wavy texture. Start on towel-dried hair: apply a lightweight heat protectant and a golf-ball-sized amount of volumizing mousse through the roots and mid-lengths. Blow-dry using a round brush to create lift at the crown and smooth the length, then section hair and wrap 1–1.25 sections around a curling wand, alternating direction and leaving the ends out for a lived-in look. Finger-comb or gently brush waves to soften, then finish with a sea-salt or texturizing spray for separation and a light-hold hairspray for hold. Tools: blow dryer, medium round brush, 1–1.25 curling wand, sectioning clips and a wide-tooth comb. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, texturizing/sea-salt spray, light hairspray and occasional shine serum on ends. Difficulty: easy–intermediate — basic blow-dry and wand work with minimal practice. Maintenance: trim every 8–12 weeks to keep layers fresh, use purple shampoo as needed for blonde tones, deep-condition weekly, and refresh second-day hair with dry shampoo and a quick root lift by blow-drying upside down.
Long Ash-Silver Hair with Soft Waves and Face‑Framing Micro Braids
This relaxed, textured look suits long straight-to-wavy hair and works well on fine to medium-thick densities; coarse hair may need smoothing before styling. Start on clean, towel-dried hair: apply a lightweight heat protectant and a volumizing mousse at roots. Rough-dry with a diffuser or blow dryer until about 80% dry. Create loose, lived-in waves using a 1–1.25 curling wand, alternating direction and leaving ends slightly straighter for a natural finish. Add 2–4 small three-strand micro braids around the face and crown, secure with clear elastics, then gently pancake the braids for width. Finish by separating waves with fingers and misting a sea-salt/texturizing spray, then lock with a light flexible-hold hairspray. Tools: blow dryer, curling wand (or flat iron), tail comb, clips, small elastics. Products: heat protectant, mousse or root lifter, sea-salt/texturizing spray, lightweight serum/oil, color-safe sulfate-free shampoo and purple toner for silver tones. Difficulty: intermediate — basic braid and curling skills required. Maintenance: trim every 8–12 weeks, use weekly deep conditioning, refresh texture with dry shampoo, and protect silver tones with purple products and minimal heat.
Tousled Beachy Waves with Beanie — Natural Textured Long Hair
Suitable for naturally wavy to straight hair with medium-to-thick density, this relaxed, tousled wave look works well on long lengths and shoulder-grazing cuts. Start on damp, towel-blotted hair: apply a lightweight leave-in conditioner at the mid-lengths and ends, then mist a sea-salt or texture spray through the lengths. For defined but undone waves, either scrunch with your hands and diffuse on low–medium heat using a diffuser attachment, or wrap alternating 1–1.25 sections around a curling wand for 6–8 seconds, leaving ends loose for a lived-in finish. Tools: diffuser, curling wand, wide-tooth comb or fingers, clips, microfiber towel. Products: heat protectant, leave-in conditioner or curl cream, sea-salt/texturizing spray, lightweight oil for ends, light-hold hairspray. Difficulty: easy–moderate — basic heat skills help but finger-styling is sufficient. Salon tips: avoid over-brushing to preserve texture; seal ends with a drop of oil to reduce frizz; refresh next-day waves with a light mist of water + sea-salt spray or dry shampoo at the roots. Deep-condition weekly and trim every 8–12 weeks to keep the style healthy and bouncy.
Long Tousled Beach Waves with Side‑Swept Fringe (Beanie‑Friendly)
A relaxed, salon-friendly long tousled wave with a soft side‑swept fringe that works great under hats. Best suited to medium to thick hair and natural waves, it also adapts easily for straight hair with added texture. Start on towel‑dried hair with a lightweight leave‑in conditioner and a heat protectant. Apply a small amount of mousse or sea‑salt spray, then rough‑dry with a diffuser or air‑dry until slightly damp. Create loose texture with a 1
Long Platinum Beach Waves with Face‑Framing Layers — Beanie-Friendly
Suitable for long, medium-to-thick hair and fine hair with added product or extensions. This hat-friendly style uses soft, loose beach waves and long face-framing layers to keep movement at the front while the crown sits flat under a beanie. To create it, blow-dry with a round brush for smooth roots, then use a 1–1.25 curling wand to wrap mid-lengths and ends, alternating direction and leaving the very ends out for a relaxed finish. Finger-comb waves and set with a texturizing sea-salt spray. Tools: blow dryer, round brush, 1–1.25 curling wand, clips, tail comb. Products: heat protectant, root volumizer or mousse (optional), sea-salt/texturizing spray, light flexible hairspray, smoothing serum for ends. For platinum hair include purple shampoo and regular toning treatments. Difficulty: Easy–medium — suitable for salon beginners after one demonstration. Maintenance tips: refresh waves with dry shampoo and a quick wand touch-up, sleep on a silk pillowcase, deep-condition weekly, trim every 8–12 weeks to maintain layers, and protect color with UV and sulfate-free products. When wearing hats, leave front pieces slightly straighter to avoid hat hair.
Textured Short Layered Bob with Side‑Swept Fringe (Beanie‑Friendly)
This short layered bob with a soft side‑swept fringe suits fine to medium hair textures and straight-to-lightly wavy hair; thicker hair can wear this look too with heavier internal thinning. The salon technique is a precision layered cut using point‑cutting and light texturizing (scissors, thinning shears or a razor) to create movement at the ends and a piecey fringe. Styling is quick: apply a heat protectant and a small amount of lightweight smoothing cream or mousse to damp hair, blow‑dry with a medium round brush or finger‑dry for a lived‑in finish, then add soft bends with a 1
Low Double Braids with Face‑Framing for Blonde & Textured Long Hair
From salon experience, this relaxed double-braid look suits medium to long hair and works especially well on straight, wavy, or textured/bleached blonde hair. It’s forgiving on thick hair and can be replicated on finer hair using light extensions or pancake braiding for volume. Technique: detangle and apply a leave-in conditioner, create a center part, then gather hair into two even sections. Braid each section in a three-strand braid starting low at the nape, leaving a few face-framing pieces out. Gently pancake the braids to widen them and pull soft pieces loose for an undone finish. Tools needed: wide-tooth comb, tail comb, hair clips, small clear elastics, paddle brush and optional crochet hook for added extensions. Products required: leave-in conditioner, anti-frizz serum or smoothing cream, light texturizing spray, and a flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: easy–moderate (salon-friendly for stylists, simple at home with practice). Maintenance tips: sleep with a silk scarf, refresh braids with misted water and leave-in, retighten elastics as needed, deep-condition weekly for bleached hair, and trim ends every 8–12 weeks to avoid breakage.
Loose Textured Side Braid with Face‑Framing Wisps — Casual Boho Look
Suitability: Ideal for medium to long hair and for straight, wavy or slightly curly textures. Fine hair can use root teasing for volume; thick hair creates fuller, more dramatic loops. Technique: Start on dry hair with texture — part hair to the side, gather to one shoulder and begin a loose three‑strand braid (or fishtail for a sleeker finish). Braid loosely to the ends, secure with a small elastic, then gently pancake (pull apart) the braid to create soft volume and surface texture. Pull out a few face‑framing pieces and loosen around the crown for that relaxed, lived‑in effect. Tools needed: wide‑tooth comb, detangling brush, small clear elastic(s), a few bobby pins and an optional curling wand for added waves. Products required: sea‑salt or texturizing spray, light hold dry shampoo or powder for grip, heat protectant (if using hot tools) and a light finishing hairspray or oil on ends. Difficulty: Easy–moderate; about 10–20 minutes depending on hair length. Maintenance tips: Refresh by misting texturizer or dry shampoo and re‑pancaking the braid each morning. Sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz, and resecure loose pieces with a pin rather than rebraiding daily to preserve texture and prevent breakage.
Textured Beachy Waves for Long Blonde Hair — Beanie-Friendly Natural Style
This relaxed, textured beach-wave look works best on natural wavy to loosely curly hair and on fine-to-medium densities. Start on damp, towel-blotted hair treated with a lightweight leave-in detangler and heat protectant. Apply a sea-salt or texture spray from mid-lengths to ends, then scrunch while diffusing on low-medium heat with a diffuser attachment to boost and set the waves. For straighter sections, wrap 1–2 inch pieces around a 1 curling wand away from the face for intermittent definition, leaving ends slightly undone. Tools needed: diffuser, curling wand (optional), wide-tooth comb or fingers, microfiber towel. Products required: leave-in conditioner, heat protectant, sea-salt/texturizing spray, light finishing oil, light-hold hairspray. Difficulty: easy–medium — salon-friendly but forgiving for at-home styling. Maintenance tips: sleep with hair loosely braided or in a loose bun to preserve texture; refresh mornings with water + texturizer and scrunch; avoid heavy creams that weigh waves down; towel blot rather than rub; trim every 8–12 weeks and use a weekly deep-conditioning mask to prevent dryness from hats and wind.
Loose Textured Low Braids with Beanie — Casual Two-Braid Winter Style
This relaxed low two-braid look works best on medium-to-long hair and suits straight, wavy or slightly curly textures — fine to medium density. Start on clean, towel-dried hair; apply a lightweight leave-in conditioner and a sea-salt or texture spray to add grip. Create a center or slightly off-center part, divide hair into two sections, then loosely three-strand braid each section from just below the ear and secure with small elastics. Gently pancake the braids and pull a few face-framing pieces free for softness; leave some flyaways for a lived-in finish. Tools: wide-tooth comb, tail comb, small clear elastics, sectioning clips, and an optional blow-dryer or diffuser. Products: leave-in detangler, texture/salt spray, light-hold hairspray, small amount of smoothing serum for ends, and dry shampoo to refresh. Difficulty: easy (salon level 1–2/5) — quick and forgiving. Maintenance: sleep with a silk scarf or loose bun to reduce frizz, refresh with dry shampoo and mist of water plus texture spray, and re-tighten elastics as needed. For hat wear, keep braids low and loose to prevent flattening and static.
Long Layered Loose Waves — Beanie-Friendly Natural Texture
Suitability: Ideal for medium to thick hair and for naturally wavy or straight textures; fine hair can achieve the look with volumizing products and looser curl technique, while very curly hair benefits from a smooth blow-dry before styling. Styling technique: Start on towel-dried hair, apply heat protectant and a lightweight mousse or root lifter. Blow-dry with a diffuser or round brush until ~80% dry. Section hair and wrap 1–1.25 pieces around a curling wand, alternating directions and leaving the last inch out for a lived-in finish. Allow curls to cool, then finger-comb or use a wide-tooth comb to separate into soft waves. If wearing a beanie, style first and let hair cool, then gently backcomb at the crown for lift. Tools needed: blow-dryer (diffuser), 1–1.25 curling wand or iron, clips, round brush, wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray, light styling cream/serum for ends, flexible-hold hairspray, dry shampoo. Difficulty: Easy–moderate. Maintenance tips: sleep on a silk pillowcase or loose braid, refresh with dry shampoo and texturizer, trim every 8–12 weeks, and use a weekly deep-conditioning treatment to keep ends healthy.
Textured Curly Top Knot with Face‑Framing Curls and Knit Headband
This look is ideal for natural curl patterns — 3A–4C curls, coils or light locs — and medium to thick hair density. Start on damp, detangled hair: apply a lightweight leave‑in conditioner and curl cream to define ringlets and reduce frizz. Gather hair into a high pony using a snag‑free elastic, then twist or loosely coil the length into a messy top knot, securing with pins so volume sits above a knit headband. Pull a few face‑framing tendrils out and enhance them with a small amount of gel or curl refresher for definition. Tools: wide‑tooth comb, snag‑free elastic, hairpins, diffuser (optional), spray bottle. Products: leave‑in conditioner, curl cream or light styling custard, lightweight oil/serum, gel for edges, dry shampoo for refreshes. Difficulty: easy–medium — quick for stylists or confident DIYers. Maintenance: sleep on a satin bonnet or pillowcase, refresh curls with water and a pea‑size curl cream or mousse, reapply oil to ends sparingly, and resecure the knot as needed. Remove knit headbands gently and wash separately to avoid lint transfer.
Loose Textured Side Fishtail Braid with Soft Beachy Waves
This relaxed side fishtail braid with soft, face‑framing waves suits medium to long hair and works especially well on naturally wavy or slightly textured straight hair. For finer hair, add a volumizing powder or light teasing at the roots; for thicker hair, work in sections to keep the braid manageable. Styling technique: create loose waves with a 1–1.25 curling wand or flat iron, apply heat protectant, then sweep hair to one side and create a low fishtail braid. Secure with a small elastic and gently pancake the braid for width; pull a few strands forward for soft framing. Tools needed: curling wand or flat iron, tail comb, wide‑tooth comb, small elastics, bobby pins and a paddle or vent brush. Products required: heat protectant, sea salt or texturizing spray, volumizing powder (optional), lightweight oil or serum for ends, and a flexible‑hold hairspray. Difficulty: easy to moderate — basic fishtail skill helps. Maintenance tips: refresh with dry shampoo and a salt spray, re‑pancake the braid to restore volume, protect while sleeping with a silk scarf, and deep‑condition weekly to prevent split ends.
Loose Double Braids with Side-Swept Fringe for Platinum/Silver Hair
This relaxed double-braid look suits fine to medium hair textures and long lengths, especially layered, face-framing cuts and light-colored (platinum/silver) hair that benefits from soft texture. Technique: work on towel-dried or second-day hair. Apply a sea-salt or texturizing spray through mid-lengths and ends, rough-dry to add grip, then create a deep side-swept fringe and two low sections. Braid each side loosely (three-strand), secure with small elastics and gently pancake the braids for volume. If wearing a slouchy beanie, position braids slightly behind the ears so the hat sits comfortably on the crown. Tools needed: wide-tooth comb, tail comb (for parting), hairdryer, small elastics, optional flat/iron or 1
Long Textured Beach Waves with Soft Face‑Framing Layers
This relaxed beach-wave style with soft face-framing layers works best on straight-to-wavy hair and medium to thick textures; fine hair can achieve the look with volumizing prep, while very curly hair benefits from a smoothing blowout first. Start with towel-dried hair: apply a heat protectant and a light volumizing mousse at the roots. Blow-dry with a round brush or diffuser to create body, then section hair and wrap mid-lengths to ends around a 1¼–1½ inch curling wand, alternating directions and leaving ends out for a lived-in finish. Use fingers to break up curls and mist with a sea-salt or texturizing spray for movement. Tools: hair dryer, round brush, medium-barrel curling wand, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift, texturizing spray, lightweight smoothing serum, flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: easy–medium — minimal technique needed but timing and alternation create the natural look. Maintenance: trim every 8–12 weeks to keep layers fresh, refresh waves on day 2 with a quick re-curl or spritz of dry shampoo and texturizer, and use a weekly deep-conditioning treatment to preserve brightness and manage split ends.
Loose Textured Low Braids with Face‑Framing Pieces — Beanie‑Friendly Boho Style
This relaxed, beanie‑friendly look features two loose, textured low braids with soft face‑framing pieces — perfect for an undone, bohemian finish. Best suited to medium‑to‑thick hair and shoulder length or longer; wavy and slightly textured straight hair works best. Fine hair can achieve the same silhouette using a light backcomb at the roots or clip‑in mini extensions for added bulk. Technique: create a middle part, mist with sea‑salt or texturizing spray, tease lightly at the crown, then loosely braid each side from below the ear and secure with small elastics. Gently pull on braid sections to widen and soften them; free a few wisps around the face for a natural effect. Tools: wide‑tooth comb, tail comb, small clear elastics, hair clips, and optional curling iron. Products: sea‑salt/texturizing spray, light anti‑frizz serum or leave‑in conditioner, dry shampoo for grip, and a flexible‑hold hairspray. Difficulty: easy (salon level: 1–2/5) — quick to do at home. Maintenance: refresh texture with dry shampoo, retug braids to loosen, sleep with a silk scarf to limit frizz, and rebraid daily as needed.
Soft Beanie Curls — Loose Natural Waves for Medium to Long Hair
Perfect for medium to long wavy or curly hair, this relaxed beanie curl look gives soft, face-framing waves that peek from under a knit cap. Start on clean, towel-dried hair: apply a lightweight heat protectant and a small amount of sea-salt or texture spray through mid-lengths to ends. For natural curl heads, use a diffuser on low heat to enhance texture and lightly scrunch with a wide-tooth comb. For straighter hair, create 1–¾ barrel curling wand curls and alternate direction, then brush out with fingers to soften. Loosely twist a few front sections to tuck under the beanie for controlled face-framing. Tools: diffuser, curling wand (or 1 barrel), wide-tooth comb, clips, hairdryer. Products: heat protectant, texturizing or sea-salt spray, light mousse or curl cream, anti-frizz serum, flexible-hold spray. Difficulty: easy–medium — requires basic curling or diffusing skills but no advanced techniques. Maintenance: sleep on silk, refresh with water plus leave-in or curl cream, re-texturize with spray and finger-scrunch, and trim ends every 8–12 weeks to prevent frizz and preserve bounce.
Low Double Braids with Curtain Bangs — Casual Beanie-Ready Style
This low double-braid look pairs soft curtain bangs with loose, three-strand pigtails for an effortless, wearable style. Suitable for medium-to-long hair and adaptable across straight, wavy or slightly curly textures, it works well for fine hair when prepped with texture spray and for thick hair when smoothed with a lightweight cream. Technique: detangle and create a soft center or slightly off-center part, blow-dry bangs with a round brush for shape, then section hair into two low panels and braid each into a traditional three-strand plait. Gently pancake the braids to add width and movement, and wrap a small section of hair around elastics to conceal them. Tools needed: detangling brush, fine-tail comb, round brush (for bangs), hair elastics, and clips. Products required: leave-in conditioner, texturizing spray or powder, smoothing cream for frizz control, and flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: easy–moderate — basic braiding skill only. Maintenance tips: refresh with dry shampoo and a light spritz of texturizer, retighten elastics nightly if needed, sleep with a silk scarf to reduce breakage, and trim bangs every 6–8 weeks to maintain shape.
Beachy Waves with Loose Side Braids and Knit Beanie — Blonde Boho Style
Suitable hair types: medium to long hair, fine to medium-thick density; works best on naturally wavy or softly textured hair and can be created on straight hair with heat styling. Styling technique: prep damp hair with a light salt spray or mousse, blow-dry loosely or air-dry until 80% dry, then create 1–1.25 barrel waves with a curling wand, alternating directions and leaving the very ends slightly straighter for a lived-in finish. Take two small lower-side sections and loosely three-strand or fishtail them, secure with clear elastics, then pancake the braids gently for volume. Finish by placing a knit beanie over the crown for the cozy, casual look. Tools needed: 1 curling wand or flat iron, blow-dryer (diffuser optional), wide-tooth comb, paddle brush, rat-tail comb, small elastics and bobby pins. Products required: heat protectant, texturizing salt spray, lightweight mousse or cream, flexible-hold hairspray, dry shampoo and a small shine serum for ends. Difficulty level: easy–moderate (20–35 minutes). Maintenance tips: refresh texture with dry shampoo or mist of salt spray, re-pancake braids to revive volume, sleep on a silk pillowcase or loosely re-braid to protect waves, and trim ends every 8–12 weeks to keep the style fresh.
Textured Ash Pixie with Side‑Swept Fringe — Short Layered Cut
This short, textured pixie with a side‑swept fringe suits fine to medium hair and can be adapted for thicker hair with strategic thinning. The salon cut uses short layers at the crown and longer, tapered pieces around the face to create movement and soft fringe. To style: work from towel‑dried hair — apply a lightweight heat protectant and volumizing mousse at the roots. Blow‑dry with a small round brush, lifting the crown and sweeping the fringe to the side. Add a 1
Loose Boho Waves with Side‑Swept Fringe — Textured Hat‑Friendly Style
This relaxed boho wave with a soft side‑swept fringe suits fine through thick hair and flatters natural waves or lightly curly textures; straight hair will achieve the same finish with heat styling. Technique: start on towel‑dried hair with a light mousse, then apply a heat protectant and sea‑salt or texturizing spray. Blow‑dry the fringe with a round brush for shape, or diffuse waves to keep natural texture. Create loose S‑shaped waves using a 1
Long Layered Red Hair with Soft Curtain Bangs — Beanie-Friendly Style
This look suits straight to wavy medium-to-thick hair and is ideal for natural red tones or rich warm dyes. The cut features long, face-framing layers and soft curtain bangs that peek from under a knit beanie, reducing bulk at the crown for comfortable hat wear. To style: towel-dry hair, apply a heat protectant and lightweight leave-in cream through mid-lengths. Blow-dry using a round brush to smooth the bangs and add subtle lift at the roots, then use a 1 curling wand or flat iron to create loose, irregular waves through the lengths for movement. Finish with a sea-salt or texture spray at the ends for separation and a pea-sized hair oil to tame frizz and add shine. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush, 1 curling wand or flat iron, wide-tooth comb, sectioning clips. Products required: heat protectant, texturizing spray, light styling cream or oil, dry shampoo. Difficulty: easy–medium — straightforward techniques but needs practice for natural waves. Maintenance: dry-shampoo between washes, trim bangs every 6–8 weeks, deep-condition monthly, and rotate to a silk pillowcase or scarf to minimize beanie friction.
Long Beachy Blonde Waves with Natural Texture — Beanie-Friendly Style
This look suits fine to medium hair best but also works on thicker hair when layered to remove bulk. It’s a relaxed, beach-wave finish with soft, lived-in texture—ideal for long, layered cuts and color-treated blondes. Create it by applying a lightweight mousse or salt spray to damp hair, then scrunch and either diffuse on low heat or air-dry for natural wave. For more definition, wrap random 1
Beanies are one of the easiest accessories to elevate or simplify your daily hair routine. As a professional, I recommend choosing beanie materials that breathe (cotton blends or merino) and avoiding overly tight fits that stress the hairline. Keep hair healthy by using a weekly deep-conditioning treatment and a lightweight oil on ends to reduce friction and breakage. For styling longevity, apply a little dry shampoo at the roots before putting on a beanie to build texture, and finish with a flexible spray to hold face-framing pieces. Rotate beanie styles and sizes so you don’t create consistent pressure points on the same section of hair. If you’re unsure which beanie hairstyle suits your cut or face shape, book a quick consult — I’m happy to recommend the exact cut or layering to make each of the 24 looks work for you. Try a few, adapt them for your texture, and have fun.