Surfer style for channeling your inner surf child

So your inner surf child is dying to come out and you’re in the mood to channel your surfer style with all the flare of Blue Crush, the 2002 movie about three friends with a passion for surfing. If you live on either coast this won’t be hard at all. This is a pretty minimalist look, so forget about spending hours on makeup and hair. Just pack up your baggies and your board, and let’s hit the fashion waves together. From clothes to accessories to hair, the surf culture has its own definitive look that anyone can easily replicate, so what are you waiting for? Let’s hang ten!

First off, no surfer style is complete without surf baggies or board shorts. This comfortable swimwear is the fashion staple of any surfer worth their Salt Life in or out of the water! You can choose men’s or women’s styles from a wide variety of manufacturers. The only real difference is in the length. Baja surf hoodies are extremely popular with your surfing contemporaries and can be found in a variety of colors, so consider getting one if you want to fit in. Gauzy tops and wraparound sarongs lend a feminine look to anyone wanting to experiment with this fashion choice, and they’re also comfortable and easy to wear. Sun dresses are another great fashion staple for ladies.

Full Tilt, Blue Crown, and Vans are really popular choices in sun glasses, and are easily found at your local surf shop or online. Hemp bracelets and necklaces made with sea shells and sharks’ teeth are still going strong with the surf set, so shop around until you find something you like. If your surfer style leans towards the feminine side, consider pinning a hibiscus flower behind your ear, or adorning your hair with small barrettes or bobby pins for a girly beach look.

One look that is probably the most recognizable surfer style is dreaded hair. Dreadlocks are super easy to create, but can be a bit of a task to maintain if you’re fussy about your hair’s cleanliness. You actually have to wait until your hair gets dirty to begin the process. After a few days of missed shampooing’s, start by taking small sections of your hair and begin twisting them. Having a lot of product buildup in your hair helps. Repeat this process over the entire head daily until the hair begins to mat and take shape. Brushing it until the dreads begin to form is out of the question, so don’t even think about it. As a matter of fact, you may as well throw your brush away completely, because as long as you sport this hairdo you’re not going to be needing it anymore. The problem with this hairstyle is your hair can start to smell from lack of regular washing. Some people cope with this by using a small amount of diluted liquid fabric softener to rinse their head with. If you’re not into this, you may want to consider a tousled beach-wave look instead.

Standard surfer style foot gear is sandals and flip flops, so don’t leave home without them. Huarache sandals are a classic favorite along with any OP brand footwear whatsoever, you can’t go wrong with either of these choices. Another common, and just as equally comfortable shoe for capturing the surfer style are slip-on deck shoes in canvas or leather. Vans and Sperry have some great choices to choose from. They’re sometimes called boat shoes or top-siders. Look into them if you want to complete your style.